AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, March 18, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A juvenile passenger is dead after an SUV versus semi crash in Minong; — Snowmobile trails remain closed across much of Barron County,…
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Raymond Van Acker
Raymond Van Acker, 91, of Birchwood, passed away on March 9. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Van Acker; children, Kathy Murphy, Kari Brennan, Kent VanAcker, Kelli Woodward, Kristi…
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Joann Schmitz
Joann Schmitz, 82, of Clayton, passed away on March 10. She is survived by her sons, Matthew Schmitz and Philip Schmitz; and daughter, Patricia Schmitz. The funeral service for Joann…
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Donald Thuftin, 94, of Almena, passed away on March 8. He is survived by his wife, Linda Thuftin; son, David Thuftin; and daughter, Donna Hannagan. The funeral service for Donald…
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WJMC AUCTION EXTRAVAGANZA
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On this day in US history, British forces were forced to evacuate Boston after eight years of occupation on March 17, 1776. Due to the successful placement of fortifications and…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, March 17, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — It isn’t clear if Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be able to take the court again this season. He was having a dominant game Sunday when…
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Focusing on the Irish in Wisconsin for St. Patrick’s Day
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Focusing on the Irish in Wisconsin for St. Patrick’s Day. Farming for Irish settlers in Wisconsin was quite different from their homeland experience. Marquette University Associate…
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Wisconsin joining multi-state lawsuit against lending company
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against OneMain financial. Attorney General Josh Kaul alleges the lender charged consumers hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees.…
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UW-Health behavioral health expert offers tips on beating the ‘Doomscroll’ on social media
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re feeling down and anxious about the state of the world and the constant negative news on social media, do something about it. That’s the…
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