4th of July
The Fourth of July marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the thirteen American colonies formally broke from British rule. The document, drafted mainly…
Wisconsin Statehood
Wisconsin became the 30th U.S. state on May 29, 1848. Born from rich Native American history and early European settlement, it grew through lead mining, lumber, and agriculture. Its location…
Robert Fredrick
Robert Fredrick, 92, of Amery, passed away on January 23. The funeral service for Robert Fredrick will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Saturday at 11 a.m.…
Melinda “Mindy” Kleusch-Patchen
Melinda “Mindy” Kleusch-Patchen, 65, of Chetek, passed away on January 24. She is survived by her sons, James Patchen and Jake Kleusch. The celebration of life for Melinda Kleusch-Patchen will…
Robin Erickson
Robin Erickson, 82, of Chetek, passed away on January 12. The funeral service for Robin Erickson will be held at Chetek Lutheran Church on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Elvina Bates
Elvina Bates, 85, of Barron, passed away on January 25. She is survived by her husband, Donald Bates; daughters, Sherri Unruh; Kathy Litwiller, sons, Ken Bates, Greg Bates and Bryon…
Arlene Czerwinski
Arlene Czerwinski, 87, of Hayward, passed away on December 10. The memorial service for Arlene Czerwinski will be held at Hayward Funeral Home, in Hayward, on Saturday at 11 a.m.…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
(Philadelphia, PA) — Going on the road without three players, the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks dropped a 139-122 decision at Philadelphia Tuesday night. That was the team’s sixth defeat in the…
SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
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Tiffany rolls out property tax plan, vows to repeal Evers’ 400-year veto
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican candidate for governor Congressman Tom Tiffany says if elected he would call a special legislative session on day one to repeal Democratic Governor Tony Evers’…
Baldwin calls for resignation of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — US Senator Tammy Baldwin is demanding the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Speaking on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Democrat says Noem has done nothing but…