SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 31 points, Naz Reid added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 118-105. The Mavericks were without rookie No. 1 pick…
UW Wanderoos burns down; person dies after medical event
AMERY, Wis. (WJMC) — A person has died after a fire at a bar in rural Amery. Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak said firefighters were called to UW Wanderoos, west…
Trump endorses Tiffany for governor, Duffy son-in-law for 7th CD
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Presidential endorsements in Wisconsin. Donald Trump is endorsing Tom Tiffany for governor. Trump’s endorsement of the 7th District congressman came on Tuesday. His Republican primary opponent,…
DMV can help you obtain ID for voting
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation can help prospective voters obtain the necessary ID. Ahead of the Spring Primary Election on February 17, the Division of Motor…
Wisconsin won’t lose federal EV grants after federal ruling against White House
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin and several other states won’t have to give up federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations. A federal judge in Washington ruled last week that…
Tips for avoiding scams during Identity Theft Awareness Week
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week and the Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection has tips to avoid falling victim to a scam. “You can…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A person has died from a medical issue after a fire in Amery; — President Donald Trump endorses Tom Tiffany for governor; —…
Robert Fredrick
Robert Fredrick, 92, of Amery, passed away on January 23. The funeral service for Robert Fredrick will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Saturday at 11 a.m.…
Melinda “Mindy” Kleusch-Patchen
Melinda “Mindy” Kleusch-Patchen, 65, of Chetek, passed away on January 24. She is survived by her sons, James Patchen and Jake Kleusch. The celebration of life for Melinda Kleusch-Patchen will…
Robin Erickson
Robin Erickson, 82, of Chetek, passed away on January 12. The funeral service for Robin Erickson will be held at Chetek Lutheran Church on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Elvina Bates
Elvina Bates, 85, of Barron, passed away on January 25. She is survived by her husband, Donald Bates; daughters, Sherri Unruh; Kathy Litwiller, sons, Ken Bates, Greg Bates and Bryon…
Arlene Czerwinski
Arlene Czerwinski, 87, of Hayward, passed away on December 10. The memorial service for Arlene Czerwinski will be held at Hayward Funeral Home, in Hayward, on Saturday at 11 a.m.…