Amtrak projects Madison service by 2030
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Amtrak service will roll into Madison earlier than expected. A senior director with Amtrak now says the plan is to bring passenger rail service to the…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, March 9, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An 83-year-old man sentenced for child sex crimes in Eau Claire and Barron counties; — US Department of Education is investigating the New…
Glen Wright
Glen Wright, 91, of Amery, passed away on March 4. The funeral service for Glen Wright will be held at Apple River Community Church, in Amery, on Tuesday at 11…
Rosemary Lavaliere
Rosemary Lavaliere, 77, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 2. She is survived by her husband, James Lavaliere; children, Jeff Lavaliere and Wendy Myers; sisters, Linda Ritchie and DeDe…
Ken “Buddy” White
Ken “Buddy” White, 76, of Cumberland, passed away on February 25. He is survived by his wife, Pam; daughters, Lisa Skinner and Stacy White; brother, Marty White; and sister, Linda…
Ila Mae Newville
Ila Mae Newville, 90, of Clear Lake, passed away on February 18. The funeral service for Ila Mae Newville will be held at United Covenant Church, in Clear Lake, on…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, March 6, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, March 6, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, March 6, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have won their fifth straight game. Anthony Edwards scored 22 points, including an impressive two-handed slam over RJ Barrett, and the Wolves beat the…
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday; reminder to update home emergency plans
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday morning. At 2 a.m. on March 8, clocks “spring forward” to 3 a.m. Ready Wisconsin, with the state’s emergency management department,…
Wisconsin joins new lawsuit over tariffs
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is one of more than 20 states suing the Trump administration over new global tariffs. “There are a number of families that are concerned about…
Wisconsin’s high school graduation rate climbs again
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s high school graduation rate has climbed again. New data from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction shows 92 percent of high school students graduated on…