FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, May 8, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, May 8, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Jeremy Peña homered and drove in four runs as the Houston Astros defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1. Houston earned just…
Name released of rider killed in motorcycle crash
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The name has been released of the motorcycle rider killed in a crash on Monday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office named 23-year-old Dylan Schwerdtfeger, of…
Applicants sought for Barron County Sheriff
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Applicants sought for Barron County Sheriff. Current Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald announced he is stepping down June 1, for a public relations job at Mosaic Technologies. Gov.…
3rd Congressional Rep. Van Orden’s family receives ‘credible threat’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — A ‘credible threat’ forces a Wisconsin congressman to miss votes and reschedule a town hall. According to a statement from Representative Derrick Van Orden’s office, the…
Dems oppose separate tax cut as budget work begins
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee starts work today on the next state budget. Majority Republicans also want a separate tax cut. That will…
Legislation allows nurses to practice independently
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Bipartisan legislation could benefit health care providers and patients in Wisconsin. State Senator Pat Testin of Stevens Point says the bill creating a license for Advanced…
Lawmaker says farmers should support lemon law’ bill on agricultural equipment
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Farmers need to make their voices heard on agricultural equipment “lemon law” legislation. That from state Representative and farmer Travis Tranel of Cuba City, after no…
DNR suspends burn permits due to upcoming dry spell
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Dry weather means heightened wildlife risk in much of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday that burn permits are suspended in 30 Wisconsin…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 8, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A name released of the motorcycle rider killed on Highway 65 this week; — Applicants sought for the next Barron County Sheriff; —…
Mary Kutchera
Mary Kutchera passed away. The celebration of life for Mary Kutchera will be held at the Spooner Wesleyan Church, on Friday at 4 p.m. Visitation is 3 until 4 p.m.…
Brenda Henning
Brenda Henning, 64, of Barron, passed away on April 9. The memorial service for Brenda Henning will be held at Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home, in Cameron, on Saturday at 3 p.m.,…