Wisconsin DNR warns of unstable ice
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources reminds you now’s the time to start moving equipment and shacks off the lake. As temperatures start to go above freezing…
WI applies to enter federal program aimed at helping develop food-based health interventions
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin could soon expand access to healthy food as medicine. Democratic Governor Tony Evers and the state Department of Health Services have submitted a letter of…
WPS taking applications for technical college scholarships
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is opening applications for its annual technical college scholarships. This year, the foundation will award $25,000 to high school seniors heading…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, March 6, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday morning; — The state’s high school graduation rate climbs; — You’re on thining ice and its time to…
Arlene Hougas
Arlene Hougas, 96, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 23. She is survived by her children, Wayne Hougas and Gary Hougas. The funeral service for Arlene Hougas will be…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, March 5, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, March 5, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — A solid first half wasn’t enough to keep the Bucks from losing for the fourth straight time. Atlanta dominated the game, starting in the second period, running…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Extramarital affair led to shooting death, say Rusk County investigators
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Court documents allege an extramarital affair led to the shooting death of a Rusk County man who was reported missing. 55-year-old Elizabeth M. DuSell was formally…
Wisconsin-based bottler recalling bottles of water
PORTAGE, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin-based bottler is recalling more than 600-thousand bottles of water. Nearly a month ago, Portage based Valley Springs Artesian Gold issued the recall, after the…
Democratic lawmakers propose BadgerCare Public Option
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol this week, Democrats introduce a bill they say could make healthcare more accessible and affordable in Wisconsin. La Crosse County Representative Tara Johnson…
Small fire at Lambeau Field extinguished
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — A fire at Lambeau Field. Green Bay Metro Fire Department crews responded to alarms Tuesday afternoon and found and put out a very small fire…