Voter ID amendment headed for April ballot
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Does Voter ID need to be in the Wisconsin Constitution, is the question lawmakers are asking this year. Photo ID has been required to vote in…
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Vos reelected Speaker, lays out Republican agenda
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, Robin Vos is reelected state Assembly Speaker. The issue was not in doubt with Republicans maintaining a 54-45 seat majority. Vos taking a…
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Culver’s statewide help Abundant Life Christian School
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Culvers around the state raise funds for Abundant Life Christian School. Almost 70 Wisconsin Culver’s locations donated a portion of Monday sales to the Abundant Life…
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AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Scam callers claiming to be a detective in Eau Claire County; — Rusk County Sheriff Jeff Wallace retires April…
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Shirley Lemler
Shirley Lemler, 94, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 3. She is survived by her husband, Paul Lemler; and children, Cindy Kuenzi, Bob Lemler, Greg Lemler, Paul Lemler, William…
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James Hagen, 89, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 4. He is survived by his son, Ronald Hagen; daughter, Laurie Runstrom. The funeral service for James Hagen will be…
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Grace Imme, 93, of Siren, passed away on January 2. The funeral service for Grace Imme will be held at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, in Webster, on Tuesday at 11 a.m.…
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, Jan. 6, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Caleb Williams drove Chicago to Cairo Santos’ 51-yard field goal as time expired and the Bears snapped a 10-game skid with a 24-22 victory over…
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, Jan. 6, 2025
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Menomonie officer’s death ruled suicide
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — The cause of an off-duty death of a Menomonie police officer has been released. The Menomonie Police Department said officer Sam Miller’s cause of death last…
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Evers will include statewide voter referendum in budget
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers wants to give Wisconsin voters more power. The Democratic governor says he’ll propose that when he releases his two year state budget. “I’ll…
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