DMV launches new website to help educate on scams
MADISON, Wis. (WRN / WJMC) — A new website from the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles educate people about ongoing scams. The new webpage is a resource to help you…
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Proposed legislation could keep open sites offering services to homeless veterans
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A package of proposed legislation could keep open two facilities that offer services to Wisconsin veterans. Republican state Senator Andre Jaque has included over $1.9 million…
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nsurance premiums for worker’s comp rates will decline for 10th straight year
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Insurance premiums for Wisconsin worker’s compensation will decline for the tenth straight year. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced Tuesday that the average workers’ compensation…
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Bill named after injured K-9 officer signed on day of dog’s death
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill named after an injured K-9 officer became a memorial to the dog on the day it was signed into law. In 2021, Kenosha County…
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WE Energies conducting natural gas burn
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — WE Energies is burning off natural gas in Rice Lake. The Rice Lake Fire Department said the flame lengths can vary and the burn will…
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Be sure to call 8-1-1 before you start any projects in your yard
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Remember to call 811 before you dig in your yard. That’s the number for Digger’s Hotline, and spokesman Chad Kruger says making sure you know what’s…
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AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The DMV and Rice Lake Police warn of fake ticket scams; — Worker’s Compensation premiums decline for a 10th consecutive year; — WE…
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PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An air quality alert for Northwest Wisconsin through this afternoon; — Wisconsin joins other states in hanging up on robocalls; — Cautionary warnings…
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Philip LaMere
Philip LaMere, 91, of Amery, passed away on August 5. He is survived by his children, Richard Foudray, Teresa Frank, Lynn Dayton and Philip LaMere II. The graveside service with…
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David Drabek
David Drabek, 30, passed away on August 4. The memorial service for David Drabek will be held at Element Church, in Hayward, on Friday at 12 p.m. Visitation is 11…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
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