DNR urges you to check fire conditions before burning
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is urging you to check fire conditions before you burn. According to the DNR nearly 170 wildfires have burned over 450…
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AM NEWSCAST – Friday, March 14, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Wisconsin’s attorney general joins a lawsuit to stop the shutdown of the US Department of Education; — Billionaire donations the focus of…
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PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, March 13, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Supreme court candidates met for an in-person debate last night; — A court says disabled voters cannot recieve absentee ballots via email;…
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Robert “Bob” Swantish Jr.
Robert “Bob” Swantish Jr., 56, passed away on February 25. He is survived by his wife, Nina Swantish; daughters, Amber Swantish, Cassie Frey and Alisha Lampert; brother, Rich Swantish; and…
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Lloyd Woodmansee
Lloyd Woodmansee, 94, passed away on March 6. He is survived by his children, James Woodmansee, Cari Jacobson and Laurie Evenson. The memorial service for Lloyd Woodmansee will be held…
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SPORTSCAST – Thursday, March 13, 2025
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State Supreme Court candidates debate at Marquette
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — The candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court debate. WISN political reporters Matt Smith and Gerron Jordan moderated Wednesday’s briskly paced hour-long debate at Marquette Law School. Dane…
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WisPolitics tracks record spending in Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Record-breaking spending for ads in the state Supreme Court race. According to numbers tallied by WisPolitics, nearly $59 million has been spent for advertising in the…
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Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling allowing for emailing ballots to disabled voters
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled that disabled people are not allowed to receive absentee ballots by email, overturning a lower court’s ruling less than three…
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Less than 60 days to get your REAL ID
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The deadline to get a new REAL ID is officially less than sixty days away. AAA Spokesperson Brynna Knapp says you have until May 7th. “REAL…
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Wisconsinites scammed of more than $100 mil in ’24
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsinites were scammed out of more than $100 million in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission reports that just over $106 million came from more than 30,000…
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Kiwanis Sink the Can fundraiser
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Sink the Can and support the community with a local civic club fundraiser. As the warm temperatures creep in, the ice will slowly begin to…
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