PM NEWSCAST – Friday, March 28, 2025
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, March 28, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, March 28, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day, Anthony Volpe also went deep and the New York Yankees began their…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, March 28, 2025
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Hwy 53 construction lane closures between Rice Lake and Sarona
A project to make repairs to Highway 53, north of Rice Lake will result in sporadic lane closures. Starting Monday, March 31, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is doing finishing…
Charlie Berens says someone’s been using his face in scams
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin comedian says criminals are using his name and face in their scams. Fox 6 Milwaukee reports that Charlie Berens, known for his routines and…
Musk announces $1 million for Wisconsin voter in Supreme Court race. Opposition calls it ‘corrupt’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk says a Wisconsin voter has been awarded $1 million just days before the conclusion of a fiercely contested state Supreme Court election that’s…
Experts stress importance of fluoride in drinking water
MADISON, Wis. (WRN / WJMC) — As communities across Wisconsin debate whether to remove it, experts stress the importance of fluoride in drinking water. “Fluoride in toothpaste, that’s kind of…
Changes coming to Mega Millions ticket price, game play
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Changes are coming for one of Wisconsin’s popular big money lottery games. A ticket in the multi-state Mega Millions game will increase from $2 to $5…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, March 28, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Motorists on Highway 53 north of Rice Lake will see sporadic road construction over the next two months; — Charlie Berens says…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, March 27, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — A police K9 finds meth and THC in a Rice Lake traffic stop on Wednesday; — President Donald Trump’s executive order on…
Fred Gallatin
Fred Gallatin, 74, of Barron, passed away on March 25. He is survived by his children, Stacy Gallatin, Stephanie Skoglund, Sara Jimenez and Fred Gallatin; and sisters, Marilyn Gulickson and…