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Monthly Archives: January 2026

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WI DHS rejects federal changes to child vaccine schedules

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 12, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is directing doctors to continue following the childhood vaccination schedule, after changes were made at the federal level. State epidemiologist…

AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

NewscastsBy Carl CooleyJanuary 12, 2026

From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The IRS says there are new tax deductions for working seniors; — Rep. Derrick Van Orden votes in favor of ACA tax credit…

Rice Lake, WI

Stephen Clark

Funeral ServicesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

Stephen Clark, 87, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 8. He is survived by his wife, Leah Clark; sons, Stephen Clark and Richard Clark; and sisters, Eileen Swegeer, Lila…

Rice Lake, WI

Patricia “Pat” Durand

Funeral ServicesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Durand, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 2. She is survived by her sons, Michael Durand, Dale Durand and Bruce Durand; sister, Barbara Prescott; brothers, Dick…

Rice Lake, WI

Stanley “Stan” Sternitzky

Funeral ServicesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

Stanley “Stan” Sternitzky, 89, of Cameron, passed away on January 7. He is survived by his wife, Karaleen Sternitzky; and daughters, Candace Sternitzky, Cheryl Foth and Janalee Kracht. The funeral…

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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Sports HeadlinesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 for their fourth consecutive…

Use caution with poor lake ice conditions, SCSO says

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (WRN) — Rain and warmer temperatures have deteriorated ice on local lakes and rivers and the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office advises ice anglers and anyone going…

‘Coles Act’ would crack down on price spikes by pharmacy benefit managers

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The clock is running on legislation that would reform how pharmacy benefit managers operate and protect patients from sudden drug cost hikes. Bill Schmidtknecht’s 22-year-old son…

Water infrastructure projects across Wisconsin receive funding

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wastewater infrastructure projects across Wisconsin are getting a boost in funding. Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that $484 million has…

Bills would require personal hygiene products for incarcerated persons

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — State lawmakers are being urged to pass legislation to improve the health of people confined in Wisconsin jails and prisons. One bill would cap costs on…

Baldwin draws Iraq comparison as Senate votes to restrict action in Venezuela

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — The U.S. Senate votes to block further action in Venezuela by the Trump administration. Thursday’s 52-47 comes less than a week after President Donald Trump authorized…

AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

NewscastsBy Carl CooleyJanuary 9, 2026

From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Use caution if going on to lake ice, says the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office; — ‘Coles Act’ aims to crack down on…

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