Gerd Bents
Gerd Bents, 83, of Comstock, passed away on January 29. He is survived by his wife, Connie; sons, Eric and Stuart; and daughters, Wendy Beukelmann and Heidi Deuth. The memorial…
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Rodger Peterson, 84, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 28. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Peterson; children, Brian Peterson, Mark Peterson and Tara Matthes; and sister, Dawn…
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Road closure for culvert washout on Elvers Road in Long Lake Township
SARONA, Wis. (WJMC) — A road on the northern tip of Long Lake has washed out. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Department said Elvers Road, between Long Lake and Little Mud…
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Icy roads blamed in fatal crash near New Richmond
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (WJMC) — A Clear Lake man was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 64, east of New Richmond, just before 7 a.m. on Thursday. The St.…
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Property Fraud Alert helps owners avoid real estate scams
SIREN, Wis. (WJMC) — A real estate property scam is targeting vacation homes and vacant land in Burnett County and elsewhere. Scammers are defrauding realtors, owners and buyers, as they…
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Dems, providers & parents advocate for increased childcare funding
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic lawmakers joined childcare providers, parents and children at the Capitol on Tuesday, to advocate for increased state funding. Democrat Sarah Keyeski of Lodi represents the…
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Evers will include $80 million in ag sector funding in budget
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers unveils his budget plans to support Wisconsin agriculture. The Democratic governor plans to propose $80 million in funding for state farmers, producers and…
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Check to see if your home needs flood insurance today
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — It’s time to find out if your home will be covered in case of a flood. The Department of Natural Resources is reminding you to check…
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 29 points and 12 assists, Bobby Portis had 23 points and 17 rebounds in his first game since Jan. 23 and the Milwaukee…
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Amber alert remains in effect for pregnant Beaver Dam teen
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WRN) — A statewide Amber Alert involving a pregnant teen remains in effect. Charges of child abduction and enticement have now been filed against 40-year-old Gary Day,…
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Evers: eliminating US Department of Education would be “devastating”
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers says many school programs would suffer if the US Department of Education is dissolved. “Taking away special education money, money for libraries, money…
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Kaul joins other AGs calling for protection for gender-affirming care access
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 14 other AGs in a commitment to protect access to gender-affirming care. Kaul and the other AGs say the…
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