AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Rice Lake’s holiday parade is this evening; — The state supreme court will hear a case about ICE detainers; — Lawmakers consider raising…
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Cindy Lou Cutsforth
Cindy Lou Cutsforth, 67, of Rice Lake, passed away on October 11. She is survived by her husband, Joe Cutsforth; daughter, Angie Wiesner; sisters, Julie Clennon, Mary McCurdy, Laurie Lien,…
DetailsMartin “Marty” Haglund
Martin “Marty” Haglund, 74, of Rice Lake, passed away on November 28. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Haglund; daughters, Heather Hess and Allison Leckel; brother, Mark Haglund, and…
DetailsDavid Odash
David Odash, 68, of Barron, passed away on November 20. He is survived by his wife, Lorri; son, Jesse Odash; daughter, Jayme Odash; brother, Daniel Odash; and sisters, Mary Swanson…
DetailsKelly Stoner
Kelly Stoner, 64, of Sarona, passed away on November 30. She is survived by her sons, David Stoner Jr. and Matthew Stoner; mother, JoAnn Reichert; sister, Susan Larson; brother, Scott…
DetailsLeon Ekblad
Leon Ekblad, 82, of Sarona, passed away on November 9. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Ekblad; sons, Barry Prockrandt, Ronald Ekblad and Curt Rowe; daughters, Nancy Drost and…
DetailsSandra Culver
Sandra Culver, 77, of Bloomer, passed away on November 29. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Culver; children, Russell Culver, Michael Culver, Corey Culver and Nicole Culver. The memorial…
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 34 of his season-high 44 points in the second half, including a driving layup to force overtime, and Julius Randle scored eight points…
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SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
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Ice angler falls through thin ice near Chetek
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — An ice angler fell through the ice on Pokegama Lake on Tuesday afternoon. Chetek Fire Department and other emergency responders were called to the lake near…
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Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes announces run for governor
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Mandela Barnes is running for Wisconsin governor. The former lieutenant governor during Governor Tony Evers’ first term released a video Tuesday morning announcing his candidacy. “The…
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