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James “Jim” Kasper
James “Jim” Kasper, 78, of Turtle Lake, passed away on December 14. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Kasper; daughter, Alicia Huffman; and sister, Dianne Moravits. The Mass of…
Burnett County Sheriff’s Office investigating hit-and-run in Grantsburg
GRANTSBURG, Wis. (WJMC) — Investigators are asking for the public’s help in a hit-and-run in Grantsburg Friday morning. The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office said the two-car crash happened around 8:35…
Marlene Raether
Marlene Raether, 87, of Cameron, passed away on December 23. She is survived by her sons, John Raether and David Raether; sister, Margaret Badovski; and brother, Larry Dahms. The funeral…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Dec. 26, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Dec. 26, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions from…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, Dec. 26, 2025
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Freezing rain and fog; slick, icy roads make travel difficult
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Freezing rain and fog this morning is making roads very slick and icy. The ice glaze will impact travel and commutes this morning. The National…
Be kind while returning gifts this weekend, says DATCP
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re heading out to return a gift today, be sure you know what you’re in for. Wisconsin Consumer Protection administrator Michelle Reinen says you may…
Family travel ideas during holiday break
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Travel Wisconsin is offering up some ideas for how the family can spend time together during the holiday break. Spokesperson Logan Wroge says winter break is…
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan seeks new trial after split verdict
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is seeking a new trial. Dugan’s attorneys entered the court filing Tuesday. The request comes after a jury convicted her…
Wisconsin wraps up 2025 elk hunting season
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin wraps up the 2025 elk hunting season. The 2025 season started on October 18th and wrapped up December 19th. A total of seven bull elks…