FDR signs G.I. Bill
On this day in US history, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the G.I. Bill, an unheard-of act of legislation designed to compensate members of the armed services for their efforts…
Michael Robert Riehm
Michael Robert Riehm passed away on June 1. The celebration of life for Michael Robert Riehm is Monday from 4-6pm at Hayward Funeral Home.
Janet Crotteau
Janet Crotteau, 84, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 16. She is survived by a daughter, Shawn Richter; and son, Richard “Sonny” Crotteau. The Mass of Christian burial for…
Jerry Ferr
Jerry Ferr, 90, of Rice Lake and formerly of Tony, passed away on June 16. He is survived by his wife, Margie; and son, Wade Ferr. The graveside service for…
Lenore Reiser
Lenore Reiser, 93, of Turtle Lake, passed away on June 17. She is survived by her children, Edward Freund, Duane Freund, Barbara Becker, Carol Martin and Mark Freund; and brother,…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, June 19, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, June 19, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Cleveland Guardians used three home runs to salvage the final game of a three-game series Thursday afternoon, 4-2. The Brewers wasted a solid performance by starting…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, June 19, 2026
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Friday at Clayton Cheese Days 2026
CLAYTON, Wis. (NWN) — Clayton’s Cheese Days starts today. A full day of events are today and tomorrow, plus a car show on Sunday. Ed Cerney with the Clayton Lions…
Cedar Crest Ice Cream sold to Illinois company
CEDARBURG, Wis. (WRN) — A well-known ice cream brand in Wisconsin is sold. Hoffmann Family of Companies announced Tuesday that they have purchased Cedar Crest Ice Cream. As part of…
Watch out for data thieves when plugging in your phone
Don’t just plug your phone or device into any public charging station. Wisconsin Consumer Protection administrator Michelle Reinen says you can never know if an offered “free” charging station is…
On ramp to close for CTH I to southbound Hwy. 53
CHETEK, Wis. (NWN) — The southbound on ramp for Highway 53 from County Highway I, in Chetek, is closed, starting today, and lasting through October 1. The Wisconsin DOT is…