Elaine Scheiffer
Elaine Scheiffer, 98, of Rice Lake, passed away on October 18. She is survived by her children, Karen Anderson, Gary Schieffer, Sandra Robarge, Cheryl Tomesh, Michele Willkom and Denise Maresca.…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Bucks played without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo but were still able to handle the Golden State Warriors, 120-110. Ryan Rollins scored a career-high 32 points and tacked…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
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Food bank, pantries see increased need ahead of FoodShare lapse
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — Local food pantries and a regional food bank are preparing for increased need with the disruption to FoodShare assistance. FeedMyPeople Food Bank, based in Eau…
Consumer Protection warns of phony calls about loans you don’t have
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re being contacted over the phone about a loan offer or a loan you never paid back, watch out. Wisconsin Consumer Protection Administrator Michelle Reinen…
Rep. Mark Pocan on SNAP funding & lawsuit to tap USDA contingency fund
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman says the Trump administration could tap USDA funds to cover the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP. “We created a fund that even…
MU Poll finds voters not yet tuned in to governor’s race
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — With no incumbent in the race for Wisconsin governor next year, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin says the candidates remain largely unknown to Republican…
Northern WI oil pipeline reroute approved by US Army Corps of Engineers
ASHLAND, Wis. (WRN) — A proposed reroute of a northern Wisconsin oil pipeline is one step closer to completion. The US Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday approved a permit…
Trick-or-treating hours Oct. 31, winter parking ban starts Nov. 1
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Motorists, watch out for kids and families out trick-or-treating this Halloween. In the city of Rice Lake, trick-or-treating hours are 5 until 8 p.m. Rice…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A regional food bank and food shelves see an increase in needs with the coming FoodShare lapse; — Phony loans used to target…
Gerald “Kris” or “Jerry” Christofferson
Gerald “Kris” or “Jerry” Christofferson, 91, of Rice Lake, passed away on September 13. He is survived by his children, Jessica Christofferson, Eric Christofferson and Jennifer Acosta; and brother, Richard…