SPORTS 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dorothy Schultz
Dorothy Schultz, 85, of Hudson and formerly of Barron, passed away on February 16. The funeral service for Dorothy Schultz will be held at Rausch and Steel Funeral Chapel, in…
Jason DeRousseau
Jason DeRousseau, 53, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 17. He is survived by his mother, Linda DeRosseau; brother, Ramen DeRosseau; daughter, Carly DeRousseau; and partner, Becky McCann. The…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 to earn its fifth straight victory and end its recent run of futility in…
Gov. Evers asks for billions for school districts, over 2 billion in tax cuts in next state budget
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Tony Evers wants to send billions in state aid to Wisconsin schools. The Democratic governor says too many districts are being forced to raise residents’ taxes.…
Republican lawmakers respond to Evers’ proposed budget
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature are not enthusiastic about Governor Tony Evers’ proposed two-year budget. “Frankly, his speech was devoid of a lot of specifics of…