SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, March 10, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Max Strus had 17 points to lead a balanced scoring attack as the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 for their 14th consecutive victory. The…
Two traffic stops bust drugs with help of K9s
RICE LAKE, and CONRATH, Wis. (WJMC) — Two separate traffic stops last week recovered illegal drugs and several dangerous weapons. Rice Lake Police said a K9 detected drugs during a…
Grassmann appointed as next Rusk County Sheriff
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County’s chief deputy has been appointed by the governor to lead the sheriff’s office. On Friday, Gov. Tony Evers named Phil Grassmann as the next…
USDA releases dairy innovation grants paused by DOGE
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — The Trump administration walks back cuts to a dairy funding program. Dairy farmers and processors in Wisconsin and across the US will receive promised reimbursements under…
Brewers will honor Uecker throughout season
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Paying tribute to “Mr. Baseball.” The Milwaukee Brewers will salute longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker at their home opener against the Kansas City Royals. Here is Brewers…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, March 10, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Police K9s recover drugs and weapons during traffic stops last week; — Phil Grassmann appointed to be Rusk County’s next sheriff; —…
Donald Erickson
Donald Erickson, 93, passed away on January 29. He is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Grant and Brita; and sister, Carol. The visitation for Donald Erickson will be held…
PM NEWSCUT – Friday, March 7, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — The suspect has been named and charged from Sunday’s homicide in Hudson; — Layoffs to the National Weather Service could have catastrophic…
Willard “Butch” Leaf, Jr.
Willard “Butch” Leaf, Jr., 82, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 18. He is survived by his sons, Curtis Leaf and Mark Leaf; daughter, Roux; and sisters, Debra Leaf…
Lorraine “Lorre” Janacek
Lorraine “Lorre” Janacek, 87, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 2. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Schoonover and Debra Bartels. The funeral service for Lorraine Janacek will…
James Bandli
James Bandli, 92, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 27. He is survived by his sons, Timothy, David, Peter and Michael. The funeral service for James Bandli will be…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, March 7, 2025
HSGB, Sectional Semifinals Durand-Arkansaw 57, Colfax 22 McDonell Central 62, Cameron 61 Rice Lake 59, Lakeland (WI) 47 WJMC FM / 96.1 RL Warriors at Rhinelander Hodags / D2 Playoff…