State Senate passes bills in Tuesday floor session
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin state Senate was on the floor Tuesday. Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein says Republicans have failed to address the needs of families, with the chamber…
Senate passes bill requiring schools to restrict student cell phone use
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill requiring Wisconsin school districts have policies to restrict student cell phone use during instructional time is ready for Governor Tony Evers to consider. Appleton…
WI DWD reaching out to offer back unemployment benefits after federal court order on eligibility
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is working to get back unemployment benefits to applicants following a federal court ruling. The Department announced Tuesday a recent…
Food assistance programs could seen be impacted by federal government shutdown
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Food assistance programs in Wisconsin could soon be impacted by the federal government shutdown. Wisconsin Department of Health Services officials warn that the FoodShare and Women,…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Studies show gun violence has risen in Wisconsin; — A federal grant awarded to improve dispatch and police radios for the St. Croix…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A juvenile was killed and another hurt in an ATV crash over the weekend in Polk County; — Health care providers take issue…
Gregory Johnson
Gregory Johnson, 75, of Chetek, passed away on October 10. He is survived by his wife, Cheri Johnson; and daughters, Jodi Buhro, Jami Morris and Jesi Fauske. The funeral service…
Cindy Cutsforth
Cindy Cutsforth, 67, of Rice Lake, passed away on October 11. She is survived by her husband Joe Cutsforth; daughter, Angie Wiesner; sisters, Julie Clennon, Mary McCurdy, Laurie Lien, April…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
(Milwaukee, WI) — A ninth-inning Brewers comeback fell short when Brice Turang struck out Monday night. The Dodgers won the first game of the National League Championship Series 2-1. Blake…
Juvenile killed in ATV crash in rural Polk County
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A juvenile has died from injuries in an ATV crash this weekend. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said two juveniles were riding on an ATV,…