SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
(Milwaukee, WI) — Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points and Bobby Portis added 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 116-101 on Thursday…
Democrats propose increase in K-12 special education funding
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, Democrats propose legislation to increase special education funding. Representative Robyn Vining of Wauwatosa says voters have consistently approved school funding referenda – and…
Department of Justice unveils Overdose Death Initiative
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice announces the Overdose Death Initiative. DOJ says the initiative’s mission is to investigate opioid overdoses and deaths, aiming to identify and…
Wisconsin hospitals provided $2.2 billion in community benefits last year
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin hospitals provided $2.2 billion in community benefits last year. A new report from the Wisconsin Hospital Association shows that contributions include charity care, subsidized services,…
Former Wisconsin DOA secretary Joel Brennan announces candidacy for governor
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Another Democrat enters a crowded primary field running for Wisconsin governor next year. Joel Brennan launched his campaign Thursday. Brennan was secretary of the Department of…
Former DNR Secretary George Meyer dies age 78
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A former Department of Natural Resources Secretary has died. George Meyer served as DNR Secretary from 1993 to 2001. His 30-year career with the agency included…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A woman and her dogs were rescued after falling through the ice near Cumberland last weekend; — Democratic lawmakers push for more special…
Woman, dogs rescued after falling through ice on Beaver Dam Lake
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — A woman and her two dogs were rescued after falling through thin ice on Beaver Dam Lake in Cumberland on Saturday morning. Cumberland Police Chief Heather…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A young boy has died from injuries in a crash near New Richmond on Tuesday; — Frigid temperatures are coming to the area…
Roger Stapek
Roger Stapek, 76, of Birchwood, passed away on December 7. He is survived by his wife, Mary Stapek; son, Troy Stapek; daughters, Amber Stapek, Tracy Goettl, Tara Woods and Joey…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
(Lincoln, NE) — The Wisconsin men’s basketball team fell 90-60 to No. 23 Nebraska on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Nick Boyd led the Badgers with 20 points and…