Allan “Shultzie” Shultz
Allan “Shultzie” Shultz, 74, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 4. He is survived by his brothers, Gary Shultz; sisters, Edna Henderon, Fern Michaels, Kathy Crenshaw and Judy Shultz.…
Sheila Bungartz
Sheila Bungartz, 61, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 2. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Bungartz; daughter, Sydney Bungartz; and brother, Mark Gulbranson. A private family service…
The Milwaukee Braves Debut
This week in Wisconsin history, the Milwaukee Braves made their official debut in Milwaukee on April 14, 1953. They played at the newly constructed County Stadium, defeating the St. Louis…
Remembering the Colfax Massacre
On this day in US history, an armed group of white supremacists attacked a courthouse guarded by a mainly Black militia in the town of Colfax, Louisiana, on April 13,…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, April 13, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, April 13, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz knocked in a pair of runs in the eighth inning to break a tie and beat the Brewers 8-6 Sunday. The sweep of…
SPORTSCAST – Monday, April 13, 2026
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Coin flip decides Almena election
ALMENA, Wis. (WRN) — The newest member of the Almena Board of Trustees was decided by a coin flip. Last Tuesday’s election had three seats for Almena village trustee, with…
Utility shutoff moratorium ends Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Time is running out for Wisconsin utility customers who are behind on their bills to get help. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin says the annual…
Tiffany pledges DHS & Medicaid audit if elected
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany talks health care. “We have to start with transparency. Only through that can we have greater choice and competition. Other…
Native students can now wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Native students can now wear traditional tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies. A new law signed by Governor Tony Evers bars public and charter schools from…
Regents say Rothman was unwilling to make needed changes in UW System
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol on last week, Universities of Wisconsin System Regents told their side of the story following the firing of President Jay Rothman. Called on…