Watch out for potential flooding this month, says NWS
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There is a chance for significant spring flooding in Wisconsin this year, due to an upcoming round of rain and snow. National Weather Service meteorologist Jason…
Department of Natural Resources offering tips to protect groundwater
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is providing tips on how to protect groundwater. Saving water and protecting groundwater starts at home. Simple steps like turning…
Seven Wisconsinites crack Forbes list of world’s richest people
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Seven Wisconsinites are on Forbes’ most recent list of the world’s richest people. Diane Hendricks is the highest-ranked Wisconsin resident on the annual list of billionaires,…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, March 13, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Rice Lake Warrior Girls play [played] Beaver Dam in the state semi finals; — Name-Image-Likeness royalties for student athletes considered by lawmakers; —…
Wanda Soltau
Wanda Soltau, 80, of Cumberland, passed away on February 23. The memorial service for Wanda Soltau will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Cumberland, on Saturday at 12…
Joyce Fasig
Joyce Fasig, 83, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 8. The celebration of life for Joyce Fasig will be held at Woodstone Senior Living, in Rice Lake, on Saturday…
Steven “Steve” Johnson
Steven “Steve” Johnson, 56, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 24. The memorial service for Steven Johnson will be held at Kilcoyne Memorial Services, in Rice Lake, on Saturday…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, March 12, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, March 12, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday night, moving above .500 with their third straight victory…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, March 12, 2026
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Cybersecurity attack in Rusk County government computer network
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County government’s computer network is down due to some sort of cybersecurity attack. In a press release Wednesday, the county said it was working with…
Beware fake job postings, says Wisconsin Consumer Protection
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Consumer Protection is warning residents of a rise in fake online job postings. Division director Mike Domke says criminals use those listings to get your…