AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The DOT looks to curb wrong-way drivers; — A new law requires schools report sexual misconduct to parents; — The state joins a…
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Habitat for Humanity taking applications for home in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — A home donated to and renovated by Habitat for Humanity is now open for applications. The organization says the two-bedroom, one and a half bath home…
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PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Rice Lake Police remind drivers to stop for school buses that are picking up or dropping off students; — The state senate creates…
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Thomas McGiffin
Thomas McGiffin, 86, passed away on December 11. He is survived by his son, Todd McGiffin; daughter, Sonja Carlson; and brother, Richard McGiffin. The funeral service for Thomas McGiffin will…
DetailsCarol Draus
Carol Draus, 83, of Weyerhaeuser, passed away on December 13. She is survived by her children, Susan Nelson, James Draus, Gregory Draus, Wanda Bartsch and Connie Romanowski; brothers, Terry Ptacek…
DetailsIda Martinson
Ida Martinson, 97, of Osceola and formerly of Amery, passed away on December 8. The funeral service for Ida Martinson will be held at Deronda Lutheran Church, in Amery, on…
DetailsSteven Davis
Steven Davis, 70, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 14. She is survived by his wife, Vironica “Vickie” Davis; daughters, Jennifer Flottum and Lynnette Robarge; son, Steven Davis Jr.;…
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Gloria Effertz
Gloria Effertz, 87, of Cumberland, passed away on December 11. She is survived by her sons, Doug Effertz, Bill Effertz and Scott Effertz; daughter, Laurie Helmueller; sisters, Glenda Zager and…
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Bolton James Harry-Algeo, 31, of Barron, passed away on December 9. He is survived by his son Oliver Algeo, his mother Melody Algeo, brothers David Harry and Alex Morrison, and…
DetailsEdith E. Flemming
Edith E. Flemming, 92, of Bloomer, passed away on December 10. She is survived by son Alvin Flemming, daughter Luella Benesh, brothers Jim Moss, Maurice Moss, Clyde Moss and sister…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
An MRI confirmed Green Bay Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons tore his left ACL. The non-contact injury occurred Sunday during the third quarter of Green Bay’s 34-26 loss at…
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