SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo returned after missing six games with a calf strain and scored 23 points as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 116-110 victory over the Los…
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An Online Guide To Help Navigate Birkie Weekend
Rice Lake, WI – It’s day three of Birkie events in Hayward, and a variety of resources are available to help spectators navigate this week’s schedule. Ben Popp, Executive Director…
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Chetek Winterfest To Welcome Racers and Fans From Across The State
Chetek, WI – Chetek will welcome snowmobile racers and fans from all around the state of Wisconsin and beyond as it hosts Winterfest this weekend. The event will not only…
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City of Rice Lake Offered Right of First Refusal for National Guard Armory
Rice Lake, WI – The City of Rice Lake has been offered the right of first refusal and option to buy the property for 550 thousand dollars. Rice Lake Mayor…
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AM NEWSCAST – Friday February 21st
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Rice Lake’s National Guard Armory is for sale — Chetek hosts the annual Winterfest to raise money for Pink Ribbon Advocacy —…
DetailsSPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is receiving a one-year extension on a contract that will now run through the 2031 season. Fickell originally agreed to a seven-year…
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Grandparent scam calls target Chippewa County residents
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — Local authorities warn of the grandparent scam calls. The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office and Chippewa Falls Police Department said Wednesday that five residents had gotten…
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Baldwin warns of Republican plans to cut Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — In Washington, Senate Democrats raise alarm bells over cuts to Medicaid. After vowing earlier this week that he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, President Donald Trump on Wednesday…
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WIAA bans transgender athletes from girls athletic competitions
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has updated its gender policies – now only athletes designated as females at birth will be allowed in girls’ competitions. Republican…
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Assembly approves bill overhauling DPI standards
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Republican authored bill reversing Department of Public Instruction test standards was approved along party lines in the Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday. Bill author Representative Robert…
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Northland College in Ashland to close at end of academic year
ASHLAND, wis. (WRN) — A northern Wisconsin college will close at the end of the academic year. The Northland College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to close the…
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Hot cocoa and S’mores at Rice Lake Skating Rink
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake Community Services invites residents to the city skating rink, next to the Chamber of Commerce, for hot cocoa and S’mores on Sunday. From…
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