SPORTSCAST – Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Coby White scored 22 points, Josh Giddey added 21 off the bench, and Jalen Smith converted two clutch free throws late to lift the Chicago Bulls to…
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Heat your home safely amid record cold snap
WAUSAU, Wis. (WRN) — With temperatures plummeting across Wisconsin, it’s important not to take any risks to heat your home. “Not using the oven, not using space heaters improperly and…
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Schools, organizations closed due to extreme cold
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Due to the extreme cold temps today, the following schools are closed: Ascension Academy – Cumberland, Barron (there is virtual learning), Birchwood, Bruce, Cameron, Clayton,…
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Senate passes strengthened interlock device bill
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation to strengthen interlock ignition device laws passes in the Wisconsin Senate. The bill would add 180 days to an interlock ignition device order for a…
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State Senate passes Constitutional amendment Dems say targets DEI
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Two amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution will be on the statewide ballot in November following approval by the state Senate on Wednesday. One amendment targets DEI…
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Assembly leaders announce bill to fund WisconsinEye public affairs network
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — In a rare display of bipartisanship, state Assembly leaders announced, on Thursday, an agreement on proposed legislation to fund WisconsinEye. That would allow the state’s version…
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Extreme cold causes exploding trees, fact or fiction?
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A post on social media says the upper Midwest is at risk of exploding trees due to the extreme cold. Wisconsin DNR Forester Ron Weber…
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AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Heat your home safely with the record cold snap; — Area schools and organizations are closed today; — The state senate strengthens a…
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Walter Fillmore
Walter Fillmore, 89, of Barron, passed away on January 18. He is survived by his wife, Evalene Fillmore; sons, Alwyn and Duane; ad daughter, Michelle Borchardt. The celebration of life…
DetailsSPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) – The short handed Bucks didn’t have enough to defeat the reigning champs, falling 122-102 to the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night. Milwaukee was without Myles Turner due…
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Preparing for cold weather can avert disaster later
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Be prepared for dangerously cold temperatures in the forecast tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Barron County Emergency Management director Mike Judy says being prepared now can…
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