Watch out for potential flooding this month, says NWS
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There is a chance for significant spring flooding in Wisconsin this year, due to an upcoming round of rain and snow. National Weather Service meteorologist Jason…
Department of Natural Resources offering tips to protect groundwater
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is providing tips on how to protect groundwater. Saving water and protecting groundwater starts at home. Simple steps like turning…
Seven Wisconsinites crack Forbes list of world’s richest people
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Seven Wisconsinites are on Forbes’ most recent list of the world’s richest people. Diane Hendricks is the highest-ranked Wisconsin resident on the annual list of billionaires,…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, March 13, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Rice Lake Warrior Girls play [played] Beaver Dam in the state semi finals; — Name-Image-Likeness royalties for student athletes considered by lawmakers; —…
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…