SPORTSCAST – Friday, March 28, 2025
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Hwy 53 construction lane closures between Rice Lake and Sarona
A project to make repairs to Highway 53, north of Rice Lake will result in sporadic lane closures. Starting Monday, March 31, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is doing finishing…
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Charlie Berens says someone’s been using his face in scams
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin comedian says criminals are using his name and face in their scams. Fox 6 Milwaukee reports that Charlie Berens, known for his routines and…
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Musk announces $1 million for Wisconsin voter in Supreme Court race. Opposition calls it ‘corrupt’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk says a Wisconsin voter has been awarded $1 million just days before the conclusion of a fiercely contested state Supreme Court election that’s…
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Experts stress importance of fluoride in drinking water
MADISON, Wis. (WRN / WJMC) — As communities across Wisconsin debate whether to remove it, experts stress the importance of fluoride in drinking water. “Fluoride in toothpaste, that’s kind of…
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Changes coming to Mega Millions ticket price, game play
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Changes are coming for one of Wisconsin’s popular big money lottery games. A ticket in the multi-state Mega Millions game will increase from $2 to $5…
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AM NEWSCAST – Friday, March 28, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Motorists on Highway 53 north of Rice Lake will see sporadic road construction over the next two months; — Charlie Berens says…
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PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, March 27, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — A police K9 finds meth and THC in a Rice Lake traffic stop on Wednesday; — President Donald Trump’s executive order on…
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Fred Gallatin
Fred Gallatin, 74, of Barron, passed away on March 25. He is survived by his children, Stacy Gallatin, Stephanie Skoglund, Sara Jimenez and Fred Gallatin; and sisters, Marilyn Gulickson and…
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Clara Gruenhagen, 90, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 18. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Strasheim and Lisa Gruenhagen; son, Jim Gruenhagen; sister, Carol Heinel; and brother,…
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INTERVIEW: Barron County Clerk Jessica Hodek discusses Rice Lake write-in candidates
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Write-in candidates only for Rice Lake City Council seats
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — There are only write-in candidates for all four city council districts in Rice Lake. Barron County Clerk Jessica Hodek says this is a very unique…
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