FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Aug. 6, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Blake Perkins doubled, hit a homer and drove in two RBIs, Andrew Vaughn also homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Wednesday night…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025
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Extreme heat watch for Friday afternoon
TWIN CITIES, Minn. (WJMC) — An extreme heat watch is issued for Friday. The National Weather Service says heat indices could reach 100 degrees Friday afternoon to evening in Ashland,…
Air quality alerts could return, says Wisconsin DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — While the Wisconsin DNR has allowed the week-long air quality advisory to expire for now, it doesn’t quite mean we’re all in the clear, as the…
Washburn County Highway A culvert replacement updates
SHELL LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — An update on road closures on Washburn County Highway A, between Spooner and Stone Lake. The Washburn County Highway Department says the culvert east of…
Thursday at the Rusk County Fair
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — It’s the first day of the Rusk County Fair. This morning, judging entries for dogs, cats, swine and exotic animals. Lego time is from 10 a.m.…
More than 150 new schools join Direct Admit Wisconsin program
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — More than 150 new high schools have joined the Direct Admit Wisconsin program. Under the Universities of Wisconsin System program, qualified high school students from participating…
Randall Therapy open house Friday
RICE LAKE, (WJMC) — A local therapy practice is holding an open house. This Friday, Randall Therapeutic Services in Rice Lake invites the public to tour its remodeled space. From…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An extreme heat watch for northwest Wisconsin tomorrow; — The Rusk County Fair opens today; — Local schools join a direct-admissions program with…
Ashlie Rosen
Ashlie Rosen, 42, of Clear Lake, passed away on August 1. The celebration of life for Ashlie Rosen will be held at Speak Easy Event Center, in Clear Lake, on…
Jordan Miller-Chandler
Jordan Miller-Chandler, 12, of Turtle Lake, passed away on August 3. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Michelle Chandler; and sister, Jasmine Miller. The funeral service for Jordan…