Joy Strenke
Joy Strenke, 81, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 6. She is survived by her children, Jerit “Dino” Strenke, Shane Strenke and Camrell Strenke; and brother, William Jensen. A…
Jennifer Kohler
Jennifer Kohler, 53, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 6. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Kohler; children, Kaspar Kohler and Karma Kohler; and sisters, Audrey Yeager and…
Republicans working to restrict governor’s veto authority
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature want to reign in the governor’s veto power. Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate voted in November to repeal a controversial 400-year…
Evers set to deliver final State of State address
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers will deliver his final State of the State address next month. The Democratic governor’s eighth State of the State address is scheduled for…
Bill would require parental consent for minor students to change names or pronouns
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, lawmakers debate a bill requiring parental consent for minors to change the name or pronouns they use at school. WisPolitics reports that during…
$5 million going to support hunger relief efforts in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — $5 million in funding is going to support hunger relief efforts in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer protection announced…
Former county board member for Rice Lake passes
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A former Barron County Board member has died. Jerry McRoberts, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 4. He served for 18 years on the…
Greyhound expands service in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Greyhound expands bus service in Wisconsin. The nationwide intercity carrier announced on Tuesday the launch of service connecting Minneapolis and Chicago with stops in nearly a…
Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin to step down
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — The president of the Milwaukee Bucks is stepping down. Peter Feigin joined the team in 2014 and saw the Bucks through their move to the Fiserv…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Legislative Republicans look to roll back the governor’s veto powers; — Name or pronoun changes for students need parental consent, lawmakers say; —…
Rosemary “Rosi” Goudy
Rosemary “Rosi” Goudy, 80, of Rice Lake, and formerly of Cumberland, passed away on January 1. She is survived by her children, Beth Lau; Jill Mo and Daniel Goudy; brothers,…
Thomas Colbert Sr.
Thomas Colbert Sr., 78, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 22. He is survived by his wife, Denille Colbert; children, Tommy Colbert Jr., Cinty Gutz and Brent Colbert; brothers,…