Dane County Becomes Recognized
This week in Wisconsin history, the Territorial Legislature passed an act officially recognizing Dane County on March 11, 1839. They would later call for an election of county officers on…
Dane County Recognized
This week in Wisconsin history, the Territorial Legislature passed an act officially recognizing Dane County on March 11, 1839. They would later call for an election of county officers on…
US Army Corps of Engineers
On this day in US history, Congress established the US Army Corps of Engineers to help plan, develop, and construct facilities for the US Army on March 11, 1779. They…
Wanda Soltau
Wanda Soltau, 80, of Cumberland, passed away on February 23. The memorial service for Wanda Soltau will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Cumberland, on Saturday at 12…
Joyce Fasig
Joyce Fasig, 83, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 8. The celebration of life for Joyce Fasig will be held at Woodstone Senior Living, in Rice Lake, on Saturday…
Steven “Steve” Johnson
Steven “Steve” Johnson, 56, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 24. The memorial service for Steven Johnson will be held at Kilcoyne Memorial Services, in Rice Lake, on Saturday…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, March 12, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, March 12, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday night, moving above .500 with their third straight victory…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, March 12, 2026
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Cybersecurity attack in Rusk County government computer network
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County government’s computer network is down due to some sort of cybersecurity attack. In a press release Wednesday, the county said it was working with…
Beware fake job postings, says Wisconsin Consumer Protection
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Consumer Protection is warning residents of a rise in fake online job postings. Division director Mike Domke says criminals use those listings to get your…
Finance committee approves prohibition on using Foodshare for candy and soda
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill advancing in the Wisconsin Legislature would prohibit families from using Foodshare assistance for soda or candy. Milwaukee Democrat, Senator LaTonya Johnson offered an amendment…