SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10. The Chargers snapped a skid of three…
St. Louis based chain will acquire Festival Foods
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (WRN) — A regional supermarket merger is finalized. Missouri based Schnuck Markets’ holding company, the 1939 Group, has completed acquisition of Wisconsin-based Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers.…
DPI Secretary Jill Underly a no show at Capitol hearing
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Following a report by the Capitol Times alleging that the Wisconsin Department of Instruction mishandled investigations into alleged teacher sexual misconduct and grooming, state Superintendent Jill…
Lawmakers discuss medical cannabis bill
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican lawmakers are again introducing legislation to allow for medical cannabis in Wisconsin. Tomahawk State Senator Mary Felzkowski says people should have access to medical marijuana…
Winter parking restrictions start Nov. 1
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake Police remind residents that winter parking restrictions begin Saturday, November 1. This ordinance restricts any vehicle from parking on any city street in…
Saturday is Drug Take Back Day
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Saturday is Drug Take Back Day. More than 145 events with more than 266 participating law enforcement agencies are planned across the state Saturday. Drug Take…
Rice Lake Halloween Trick or Treat hours
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Hours for trick-or-treating in the city of Rice Lake will be from 5 until 8 p.m. on Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025.
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Festival Foods merges with Schnuck Markets; — The state superintendent slammed at hearing on teacher misconduct investigations; — Lawmakers discuss medical marijuana legislation;…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
(Washington, DC) — The Bucks put seven players in double figures while whipping the Washington Wizards in the season opener 133-120 Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo told reporters earlier this week…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
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DHS urges lead testing in infants as poisoning cases rise
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging families to test their homes and children for lead. The message comes as the number of lead poisoning…