Chetek Fire and Rescue ice fishing contest this Saturday
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — The Chetek Fire Department’s annual adults and kids ice fishing tournament is this Saturday. Anglers and families can fish any of the Chetek Chain of Lake’s…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An amendment protecting the right to gather considered; — New regulations proposed for data centers; — The state launches the first-ever entirely state-funded…
Robert Pote
Robert Pote, 50, passed away on January 13. He is survived by his mother, Georgeine; stepfather, Glenn; siblings, Michael, Chery and Tamika; six daughters, and significant other, Beth Cole. There…
Marjorie “Marge” Bronson McEachern
Marjorie “Marge” Bronson McEachern, 98, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 31. The celebration of life for Marjorie McEachern will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church on February 28…
Missing EC woman found safe
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — A woman missing from Eau Claire since Monday afternoon has been found safe. The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office said 18-year-old Meghan Potts had walked…
PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A search turned up no signs of a woman missing from Holcome since 2015; — The governor and legislature talk property tax relief;…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — Even though they were missing two important players, the Minnesota Timberwolves were able to rout the Bucks Tuesday night, 139-106. The Wolves led 76-45 at halftime. Giannis…
No signs of missing woman found in search in Rusk County on Tuesday
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WRN) — The search continues for a woman from Holcombe who has been missing for the past 10 years. The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office said Chippewa County received…
Vos says Evers’ 400 year veto must be part of discussions on property tax relief
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Will the governor and Republicans in the legislature find a way to lower property taxes? Governor Tony Evers wants lawmakers to approve $1.3 billion in property…
UW Hospital and Children’s Wisconsin halt gender-affirming care
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — News that UW Hospital and Children’s Wisconsin have halted gender-affirming care for minors is welcomed by the top Republican in the legislature. “It’s my understanding, and…