Charles “Charlie” Bickell
Charles “Charlie” Bickell, 60, of Minong, passed away on February 27. The visitation and gathering for Charles Bickell will be held at Spooner Funeral Home on Friday from 11 a.m.…
Suzette Thompson
Suzette Thompson, 58, of Dallas, passed away on February 28. She is survived by her husband, Joel Thompson; son, Bendsend Thompson; daughters, Danette VanDusseldorp, Brita Rust and Hanne Moyer; and…
Thomas “Tom” Conover
Thomas “Tom” Conover, 71, of Somerset, passed away on February 25. The memorial service for Thomas Conover will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehova’s Witnesses, in New Richmond,…
PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, March 5, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Republicans propose pharmacy benefit reforms to lower drug costs; — Canada and Mexico are Wisconsin’s top export destinations; — and Gov. Tony…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, March 5, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his seventh triple-double of the season, and the surging Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 127-121.…
Heavy, blowing snow makes difficult commutes this morning
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The area remains under a winter storm warning through this afternoon. Last evening brought sleet, then around four inches of heavy snow with blowing winds.…
Republicans introduce Cole Act aimed at reforming pharmacy benefit managers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, new Republican authored legislation aims to reform pharmacy benefit managers. Dodgeville Representative Todd Novak authors the bill alongside Senate President Mary Felzkowski. “I…
Tariffs by the numbers: Canada is Wisconsin’s top export destination
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New Trump administration tariffs on Wisconsin’s largest trading partners. President Donald Trump on Tuesday imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and doubled the tariff on…
‘It sucks, it’s bad.’ Evers blames Republicans in Congress for not opposing Trump tariffs
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s governor blames Republicans in Congress for not opposing the Trump administration on tariffs. Tariffs on Cannada and Mexico were breaking news Tuesday as Democratic Governor…
Local utilities check in with DC delegation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Local Wisconsin utilities check in with members of Congress. Manitowoc Public Utilities general manager Troy Adams was among the group with American Public Power Association to…