Walk For Lives, awareness to fentanyl crisis
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — This weekend, a local event aims to raise awareness of the fentanyl crisis. On Saturday, the River Church in Rice Lake will be hosting Wisconsin’s…
Owners sought of stolen items recovered in theft case
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WRN) — Stolen items have been recovered in a theft investigation, says the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office. While most of the property has been returned to the proper…
DATCP secretary taking on additional role
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection is taking on an additional role. Randy Romanski has been named President of the…
DNR reminds waterfowl hunters to be safe this fall
MADISON, Wis. (WNR) — The DNR wants hunters to be safe on the water as fall waterfowl season opens. Major April Dombrowski says the most important thing is to wear…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The latest case of West Nile Virus is in Dunn County; — A walk in Rice Lake Saturday to raise awareness to the…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
(Milwaukee, WI) — Centerfielder Blake Perkins tripled and drove in a career-high five runs in Wednesday night’s 9-2 Brewers victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Sal Frelick had a three-run…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
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Costco issues emergency recall on exploding sparkling wine
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — Costco wants you to carefully throw away some sparkling wine. Costco says bottles of Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene sold in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri…
Madison rep Francesca Hong joins growing Democrat field in governor’s race
Another Democrat enters the governor’s race. Madison State Representative Francesca Hong announced her candidacy Wednesday morning. A member of the Assembly’s Socialist Caucus, Hong is considered one of the furthest-left-leaning…
New grant funding from DWD could help meet demand for skilled drivers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new round of state grant funding could help meet demand for skilled drivers. The Commercial Driver Training Grant program created by the Department of Workforce…
Rice Lake Fall Fest today
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — Today is Rice Lake’s Fall Festival. Local businesses will have food, drink and retail specials, there are food trucks and beverage vendors, a sliced apple…