AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, March 18, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Early voting starts today for the April 1 election; — Triple A says more people are driving high; — Transportation Secretary Sean…
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Charlotte “Chuckie” Grilley
Charlotte “Chuckie” Grilley, 99, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 9. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Mortensen. The Mass of Christian burial for Charlotte Grilley will be…
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Scott Marich, 74, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 13. He is survived by his significant other, Nancy Williams; brothers, Bruce Marich and Kevin Marich; and sisters, Gail Nicolini,…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, March 17, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, March 17, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and eight assists as the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105. Isaiah Hartenstein added a career-high 24 points…
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, March 17, 2025
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Veterans and supporters rally in Madison to oppose VA cuts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Unhappy with proposed cuts to the VA by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Wisconsin veterans and supporters rallied at the Capitol in Madison over the…
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DPI unveils site to track federal funding impacts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction unveils a website to track federal funding impacts. The page provides real-time updates, critical information, and resources related to federal…
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USDA cuts local food aid programs
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin food pantries and farmers want the USDA to restore programs to help buy local produce. The agency announced last week it was ending the Local…
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March is Self-Harm Awareness Month
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — During Self-Harm Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services wants parents to be on the lookout for signs of self-harm among young people. Director of…
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Wisconsin voters to elect education leader and decide on voter ID amendment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The high-stakes race for Wisconsin Supreme Court has gotten most of the attention leading up to the April 1 election. But it is not the only…
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Annual Farm City Banquet is tonight, Witscher guest speaker
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — Make plans to attend the annual banquet that brings farm and city together. The Barron County Farm City Banquet is tonight, at the Rice Lake…
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