AM NEWSCAST – Friday, March 21, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — One person is dead in a house fire in Hudson; — Federal cuts mean Western Wisconsin will lose out on 25 million…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, March 20, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Hearings for the state budget held around Wisconsin next month; — Bird flu is affecting the dairy and poultry industries, but the…
Patricia “Patti” Puig
Patricia “Patti” Puig, 67, of Barron, passed away on March 7. She is survived by her husband, Robert Puig; stepsons, Joshua Puig and Travis Puig; and brothers, Les Heffron and…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, March 20, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, March 20, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum added 18 for New Orleans as the Pelicans surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 119-115 win on Wednesday night.…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, March 20, 2025
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JFC holding public hearings
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Joint Finance Committee announces public hearings for the next state budget. Lawmakers on the budget panel will travel around the state to gather input on…
What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms since it was first detected in North America in late 2021. But what has been the toll on wild…
Evers likely to veto bill resetting DPI measures test scores
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation that would reset how the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction measures standardized test scores is headed to the desk of Tony Evers. State Senate author,…
Assembly takes up several transgender issue bills Thursday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The State Assembly today/Thursday takes up several bills related to transgender issues. One of the measures authored by Oconomowoc Republican Representative Barbara Dittrich would require school…
St. Croix Chippewa chair says tribes ready to defend rights & sovereignty amid uncertainty in Washington
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s State of the Tribes Address was this week. St. Croix Chippewa Tribal Chair Thomas Fowler did not mention the Trump administration by name during the…
Dean’s List performs at Rice Lake Elk’s Lodge
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Tonight, dance to a big band beat, courtesy of the Elks. This evening, the Rice Lake Elks Lodge will be hosting a performance by the…