SPORTSCAST – Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
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K-12 open enrollment opens Monday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s K-12 open enrollment period begins today. Application runs through April 30th during which parents and guardians can apply to send their children to any Wisconsin…
Freshman Democrats in Legislature propose Right to Privacy Amendment
Another proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution. Freshman Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature are calling for the constitution to be amended to include explicit protection for the fundamental right to…
Florida man fined for misrepresenting Native American-made goods at art shows in WI
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Florida man is fined $25,000 for misrepresenting Native American-made goods at Wisconsin art shows. Federal prosecutors say 47‑year‑old Jose Farinango Muenala falsely claimed his products…
UW Health Transplant Center celebrating record-setting year
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The UW Health Transplant Center is celebrating a record-setting year. The center performed more than 520 organ transplants in 2025, more than all other Wisconsin centers…
Enter this Bob Ross inspired virtual Run for the Trees
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Help out “Happy Little Trees” this spring. The Wisconsin DNR reminds the public that registration is open for the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Parents, the open enrollment application period starts today; — Lawmakers propose a right to privacy amendment to the state constitution; — UW Health…
Kathleen Bekkum
Kathleen Bekkum, 83, of Cumberland, passed away on January 29. She is survived by her husband, Victor; and sons, John and Everett. The service for Kathleen Bekkum will be held…
PM NEWSCAST – Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Voting changes proposed by House Republicans ahead of the midterms; — A lawmaker wants the state to match contributions for “Trump Accounts” investment…
Lawrence “Larry” Klinger
Lawrence “Larry” Klinger, 80, of Shell Lake, passed away on January 22. He is survived by his children, Beverly Klinger, Bonnie Fletcher and Barbara Erwin. The funeral service for Lawrence…
Melvin Smith Jr.
Melvin Smith Jr., 75, of Altoona, passed away on January 29. He is survived by his sons, Brendan Smith and Rian Smith; and sister, Anita Progner. A private family celebration…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
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