Stevens Point resident found dead in rural Rusk County
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WRN) — A person was found dead in rural Rusk County on Friday. Sheriff Phil Grassmann said deputies were investigating an abandoned vehicle on Lea Lake Road, north…
Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Her victory Tuesday grows the liberal majority on the court as cases affecting congressional…
April 7 local election results
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — From last night’s election, here unofficial results in some local races and school referenda. Elected to the Bloomer School Board were Melynda Smetana and Dustine…
Evers signs bills releasing PFAS funding
PFAS funding is released as Governor Tony Evers signs a pair of bills. The Democratic governor prioritized efforts to address PFAS contamination as part of his legislative agenda. Following months…
Attendance line shift proposed for Haugen Elementary
HAUGEN, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rice Lake Area School District is considering shifting the attendance line south for the Haugen Elementary School. Administrator Randy Drost said the school board is…
UW Regents fire Rothman
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Jay Rothman is fired as President of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Board of Regents vote came Tuesday afternoon following a half hour closed session and…
New regulations for Wisconsin’s upcoming inland fishing season
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There are new regulations for Wisconsin’s general inland fishing season which opens in less than a month. The Department of Natural Resources says the 2026–27 general…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, April 8, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A person was found dead near an abandoned vehicle in Rusk County on Friday; — The Democratic-backed supreme court candidate elected Tuesday; —…
April 7, 2026, election results
Results are shown only for races that are contested (more candidates than open seats). Candidates in the uncontested elections are the presumed winner. Polls close at 8 p.m. Results will…
John Wyatt
John Wyatt, 86, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 29. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Wyatt; and sons, Jeffrey and Michael; and sister, Susan Erickson. The funeral…
Richard “Dick” Hollar
Richard “Dick” Hollar, 87, of Comstock, passed away on December 10, 2025. The funeral service for Richard Hollar will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Cumberland, on Friday…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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