Bill would align state’s legal age to purchase tobacco products with federal law
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill at the Capitol would raise the legal age to buy tobacco or nicotine products in Wisconsin to 21, aligning with federal law. Ann Dodge…
Republican lawmakers urge WI’s congressional delegation to support legislation rolling back Clean Air Act program
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican lawmakers are asking Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to support federal legislation to roll back a Clean Air Act program. A letter signed by 18 Republicans in…
New Washburn County Coroner appointed
Governor Tony Evers has appointed a new Washburn County Coroner, following the resignation of former coroner Angela Pank. Andrew Curtis will serve out the remainder of Pank’s term through January…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Rice Lake’s holiday parade is this evening; — The state supreme court will hear a case about ICE detainers; — Lawmakers consider raising…
Cindy Lou Cutsforth
Cindy Lou 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,…
Martin “Marty” Haglund
Martin “Marty” Haglund, 74, of Rice Lake, passed away on November 28. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Haglund; daughters, Heather Hess and Allison Leckel; brother, Mark Haglund, and…
David Odash
David Odash, 68, of Barron, passed away on November 20. He is survived by his wife, Lorri; son, Jesse Odash; daughter, Jayme Odash; brother, Daniel Odash; and sisters, Mary Swanson…
Kelly Stoner
Kelly Stoner, 64, of Sarona, passed away on November 30. She is survived by her sons, David Stoner Jr. and Matthew Stoner; mother, JoAnn Reichert; sister, Susan Larson; brother, Scott…
Leon Ekblad
Leon Ekblad, 82, of Sarona, passed away on November 9. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Ekblad; sons, Barry Prockrandt, Ronald Ekblad and Curt Rowe; daughters, Nancy Drost and…
Sandra Culver
Sandra Culver, 77, of Bloomer, passed away on November 29. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Culver; children, Russell Culver, Michael Culver, Corey Culver and Nicole Culver. The memorial…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 34 of his season-high 44 points in the second half, including a driving layup to force overtime, and Julius Randle scored eight points…
SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
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