Robert Olsen
Robert Olsen, 81, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 1. He is survived by his wife, Jane Olsen; daughters, Katy Olsen and Laurie Leaf; and sister, Nancy Mommsen. An…
Too much snow melt is bad for yards, groundwater say ag experts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Be careful with your snow melt or salt this winter: it can be dangerous to your surroundings. Ag experts say the chemicals in many commercial brands…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
(Minneapolis, MN) — A 16-3 loss at Minnesota Sunday means the Packers end the season and enter the playoffs on a four-game losing streak. Very few starters took the field…
SPORTSCAST – Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
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Two teen girls missing from Cumberland found safe
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — Cumberland Police say two missing teen girls have been found safe. On Sunday, police said a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were missing from their…
Get those files ready for your 2025 tax return, says IRS
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — It’s time to start gathering everything you need to file your 2025 taxes. IRS spokesman Christopher Miller says for most people, that’s just a few forms.…
Dugan resigns from Milwaukee County Court
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan resigns. The 66-year-old Dugan resigned Saturday, effective immediately, following her federal felony conviction last month for obstructing law enforcement at…
Applications open for 79th Alice in Dairyland
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Applications are now open for the next Alice in Dairyland Those interested have until January 30th to apply to be the 79th Alice in Dairyland. Applicants…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Two missing teens from Cumberland found safe; — Gather your tax documents for filing your 2025 return; — Using too much snow melt…
Bertha Hazlewood
Bertha Hazlewood, 88 of Rice Lake, passed away on December 27. She is survived by her sisters, Ellen Tesmer, June Seeger and Shirley Haslow; and brother, Russell Haslow. The funeral…
Eunice “Nan” Kanline
Eunice “Nan” Kanline, 78, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 28. The graveside service for Eunice Kanline will be held at Cedar Lake Cemetery at a later date.