UW expert says TikTok ban could reach farther than intended
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There’s more to a potential ban on the social app TikTok than just getting it off of American phones. UW-Madison cyber security strategist Dave Schroeder says…
Over-the-counter birth control pill now available to Wisconsin Medicaid patients
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin are getting access to the first over-the-counter birth control pill. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says Opill will start becoming available in some…
Sheriff seeks info on mailbox damage in Rusk County
THORNAPPLE, RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WJMC) — Mailboxes have been intentionally damaged on Rusk County Highway E, from County Highway P in Thornapple, to County Highway D, near Flater’s Resort. The…
Rice Lake’s winter parking rules may return if snow does
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Snow is in this weekend’s forecast and the Rice Lake Police Department is reminding residents to not park on city streets if it snows, so…
Bad River documentary chronicles tribe’s legal fight to remove pipeline
ASHLAND, Wis. (WRN) – A new documentary focuses on a northern Wisconsin tribe. “Bid River” opened in theaters nationwide last week. The film provides a look at the ongoing legal…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Early, absentee voting begins today in Wisconsin; — Over-the-counter birth control now offered with Badger Care Plus; — Mailboxes…
Arlene Hones
Arlene Hones, 97, formerly of Colfax, passed away on March 11. She is survived by her son, Richard Jones; daughter, Linda Martinson; sister, Charlotta Anderson; and brother, Orville Price. The…
Arlene Crocker
Arlene Crocker, 92, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 12. She is survived by her children, Mark Benson, John Hill, Julie Neuberger and Jody Saxton. The celebration of life…
Nathaniel Reynolds
Nathaniel Reynolds, 34, of Webster, passed away on March 16. The funeral service for Nathaniel Reynolds will be held at St. Croix Tribal Center, in Hertel, on Tuesday at 10…
Rosalee Mae Gross
Rosalee Mae Gross, 73, of Clayton, passed away on March 8. She is survived by her husband, David; children, Dean Gross, Kristy Cappo, Troy Gross, Karalee Gross and Trent Gross;…
Douglas Fall
Douglas Fall, 67, of Clear Lake, passed away on March 12. The funeral service for Douglas Fall will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, in Almena, on Monday at…
Gary Amundson
Gary Amundson, 70, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 13. He is survived by his wife, Hedy; son, Christopher Amundson; daughter, Traci Newvile; brother, Jeff Amundson; and sister, Margie…