SPORTSCAST – Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Teen accused of killing Lily Peters denied change of venue
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — A change of venue request has been denied for the teen accused of killing Lily Peters three years ago. Court officials said if Carson Peters…
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Rep. Pocan on ‘incomprehensible’ tariff situation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman weighs in on Trump tariff turmoil. Second District Democrat Mark Pocan calls the current situation “incomprehensible” “I really can’t keep up with where…
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Childcare workers rally at Capitol ahead of looming funding crisis
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol on Wednesday, dozens of Wisconsin childcare workers urged state lawmakers to extend critical funding “An investment in childcare is an investment in the…
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Republican lawmakers want state to help cover public safety costs at NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — Republican lawmakers want the state to pitch in some additional funding to cover the costs of public safety for next week’s NFL Draft in Green…
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Gov. Evers says migrants vital to Wisconsin’s economy
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — The Governor was in Barron on Wednesday to tour the city’s new Main Street and promote clean water initiatives. Asked about immigration Gov. Tony Evers said…
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Dem. lawmakers reintroduce Green Amendment to Wisconsin Constitution
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic lawmakers say a Green Amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution could ensure future generations have a clean and safe natural environment. “As warmer winters and unpredictable…
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AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, April 16, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The trial for Lily Peters’ alleged killer will stay in Chippewa County; — Childcare workers urge lawmakers to fund the Child Care Counts…
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Timothy “Tim” Stauner
Timothy “Tim” Stauner, 61, of Barron, passed away on Janaury 3. He is survived by his daughters, Erin Graf and Jena Florczak; sons, Scot Hammann and William Stauner; brother, Michael…
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Bradley “Brad” Kahl, 78, of Prairie Farm, passed away on January 3. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Kahl; sons, Chris Kahl and Tim Kahl; brothers, Bernie Kahl, Jeff…
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Bonnie Peterson, 79, of Shell Lake, passed away on April 11. She is survived by her husband, Rick; children, Scott Byrkit, Cindy Camerno, Mark Byrkit; brother, Bill Harrison; and sister,…
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PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, April 16, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A driver is dead and two others injured after a crash near Amery on Tuesday; — A GoFundMe set up for the children…
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