Two traffic stops bust drugs with help of K9s
RICE LAKE, and CONRATH, Wis. (WJMC) — Two separate traffic stops last week recovered illegal drugs and several dangerous weapons. Rice Lake Police said a K9 detected drugs during a…
Grassmann appointed as next Rusk County Sheriff
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County’s chief deputy has been appointed by the governor to lead the sheriff’s office. On Friday, Gov. Tony Evers named Phil Grassmann as the next…
USDA releases dairy innovation grants paused by DOGE
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — The Trump administration walks back cuts to a dairy funding program. Dairy farmers and processors in Wisconsin and across the US will receive promised reimbursements under…
Brewers will honor Uecker throughout season
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Paying tribute to “Mr. Baseball.” The Milwaukee Brewers will salute longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker at their home opener against the Kansas City Royals. Here is Brewers…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, March 10, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Police K9s recover drugs and weapons during traffic stops last week; — Phil Grassmann appointed to be Rusk County’s next sheriff; —…
PM NEWSCUT – Friday, March 7, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — The suspect has been named and charged from Sunday’s homicide in Hudson; — Layoffs to the National Weather Service could have catastrophic…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, March 7, 2025
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, March 7, 2025
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Hudson homicide suspect named, charged in court
HUDSON, Wis. (WJMC) — The man accused of killing a woman and involved in a three-hour standoff with police in Hudson on Sunday has been named. 54-year-old Chad A. Haworth…
UW Madison’s ‘Weather Guys’ concerned about layoffs at NOAA and NWS
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Trump administration layoffs at the National Weather Service have experts concerned. “The Weather Guys,” UW Madison meteorology professors Jonathan Martin and Steve Ackerman said the service…
MU Poll’s Franklin: ‘not many’ aware of races for Wisconsin Supreme Court and state Superintendent
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin voters go to the polls April 1st to select a new state Supreme Court Justice and state Superintendent of Public Instruction. Marquette Law School Poll…