SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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Driver found dead in pickup submerged in Chippewa River
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — A driver was found dead in an overturned pickup in the Chippewa River on Sunday afternoon. Rusk County Sheriff Phil Grassman said a family boating on…
Jury finds Conrath man guilty of sexual assault of a minor
A Conrath man accused of sexually assaulting a minor has been found guilty. 45-year-old Adam T. Barnett was found guilty by a Rusk County jury last Thursday. He had been…
SCOWIS set to release decisions on major cases
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The State Supreme Court is set to release its decision on several major cases. The court’s session ends this month, and this week Justices will release…
Wisconsin members of U.S. Congress react to weekend strike of Iranian nuclear sites
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Wisconsin congressional members speak out on Saturday night’s strike of three nuclear sites in Iran by the U.S. Military. Republican Third District Congressman Derrick Van Orden…
Bill that would allow rideshare drivers to receive benefits passes both chambers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — State lawmakers pass a bill that would allow delivery and rideshare drivers to receive benefits. The bill from Republicans, Senator Julian Bradley and Representative Alex Dallman,…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A driver was found dead in a pickup submerged in the Chippewa River; — A jury finds a Conrath man guilty of first-degree…
Faith Barker
Faith Barker, 79, of Cumberland, passed away on June 18. She is survived by her sons, Robert Barker III; Steven Barker, Rick Barker and Randy Barker; and brother, Dick Martin.…
Sandra Solum
Sandra Solum, 68, of Chetek, passed away on June 17. She is survived by her husband, Edward Solum III; sister, Cecilia Walls; and children, Edward Solum IV, Tamra, Kimberly, Lynette,…
Senate passes bill penalizing ‘violent riots’
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Republican bill approved by the Wisconsin state Senate provides penalties for “violent riots.” On the Senate floor last week the bill’s author, Fond du Lac…
LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites losing access to specialized Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline services
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites will be losing access to specialized services on the Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline. A Trump Administration directive states that after July 17th, people…
PM NEWSCAST – Monday, June 23, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Fire destroyed the Stone Lake Pub this weekend; — State Troopers arrest a New Richmond man on a fifth OWI charge; — And…