Arlene Hougas
Arlene Hougas, 96, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 23. She is survived by her children, Wayne Hougas and Gary Hougas. The funeral service for Arlene Hougas will be…
Boston Massacre Sparks American Revolution
On this day in US history, in 1770, a mob of American colonists protested outside the Customs House in Boston. When British soldiers confronted the protestors, a snowball flew from…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, March 5, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, March 5, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — A solid first half wasn’t enough to keep the Bucks from losing for the fourth straight time. Atlanta dominated the game, starting in the second period, running…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Extramarital affair led to shooting death, say Rusk County investigators
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Court documents allege an extramarital affair led to the shooting death of a Rusk County man who was reported missing. 55-year-old Elizabeth M. DuSell was formally…
Wisconsin-based bottler recalling bottles of water
PORTAGE, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin-based bottler is recalling more than 600-thousand bottles of water. Nearly a month ago, Portage based Valley Springs Artesian Gold issued the recall, after the…
Democratic lawmakers propose BadgerCare Public Option
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol this week, Democrats introduce a bill they say could make healthcare more accessible and affordable in Wisconsin. La Crosse County Representative Tara Johnson…
Small fire at Lambeau Field extinguished
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — A fire at Lambeau Field. Green Bay Metro Fire Department crews responded to alarms Tuesday afternoon and found and put out a very small fire…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, March 5, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Police say an extramarital affair led to the shooting death of a Rusk County man; — We learn more about Barron County’s new…
Gustav “Gus” Moltzan Jr.
Gustav “Gus” Moltzan Jr., 96, of Birchwood, passed away on February 19. He is survived by his children, Kerry Moltzan, Dan Moltzan, Kyle Moltzan, Kim Moltzan and Greg Moltzan; and…
New text to 911 system in Barron County
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — You can now contact the Barron County 911 Dispatch Center via text. Texting 911 will automatically send your location to dispatchers, same as a 911 call.…