Evers declares Energy Emergency
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — An energy emergency declared for Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers on Friday announced an Executive Order declaring an energy emergency in Wisconsin. According to the order, that’s…
Evers vetoes bill to prohibit undocumented BadgerCare benefits, eight others
Governor Tony Evers deployed his veto pen on Friday. The Democratic governor vetoed nine bills including Republican authored legislation that would have prevented taxpayers from footing the bill for health…
Make sure your car is prepared for winter travel
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Safe winter travel starts with a well prepared vehicle. The Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding you to properly prepare your vehicle when heading out during the…
Wisconsin fire departments testing new soy-based firefighting foam
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — There’s a new, more environmentally friendly option for firefighters who need to put out dangerous fires. It’s a new firefighting foam made out of soybeans…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An officer involved shooting in Superior early Sunday morning; — An energy emergency declared for heating fuel oil and propane supply disruptions; —…
Ladysmith teacher arrested for sending student explicit photo
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — A teacher at Ladysmith schools has been arrested for allegedly sending a student an explicit photo. Ladysmith Police said 28-year-old Kayla A. Vavra, of Ladysmith, was…
Audrey Ludovico
Audrey Ludovico, 91, of Amery, passed away on October 30. The celebration of life for Audrey Ludovico will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, in Star Prairie, on Saturday from…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 26 points, Ryan Rollins added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo to an injury three minutes into the…
Rice Lake Holiday Parade is tonight, Dec. 4
Rice Lake’s Holiday Parade is set for today at 6 p.m. in downtown Rice Lake. It follows Main Street, between Messenger and Douglas Streets. The parade will traverse the northbound…
State Supreme Court accepts ICE detainers case involving local jails
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts a case challenging the practice of detaining people in local jails at the request of ICE. The American Civil Liberties Union…
Bill would allow stop arm cameras on Wisconsin school buses
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, proposed legislation could enhance safety for kids riding school buses in Wisconsin. The bill allows installation of cameras on school bus stop arms…