Janet Konop
Janet Konop, 95, of Haugen, passed away on January 15. She is survived by her children, Carol Konop, Kenneth Konop, Steve Konop and Jerry Konop; sisters, Charlotte Schwab and Elaine…
Allen Sarauer
Allen Sarauer, 70, of Cooks Valley, passed away on January 20. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sarauer; children, Andrea Sigmund, Barry Sarauer, Holly Nunez, Brenda LaGesse and Terry…
Lily LaBlanc
Lily LaBlanc, 85, of Almena, passed away on January 19. She is survived by her sons, Glenn, Michael and Dale LaBlanc; daughters, Roxy LaBlanc and Becky Burdick; and brothers, Carl…
Judith Zwiefelhofer
Judith Zwiefelhofer, 80, of Bloomer, passed away on January 21. She is survived by her children, Kim Syverson, John Zwieferhofer, Joe Zwiefelhofer and Shelly Goettl; and brothers, Rod Dachel and…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Coby White scored 22 points, Josh Giddey added 21 off the bench, and Jalen Smith converted two clutch free throws late to lift the Chicago Bulls to…
Heat your home safely amid record cold snap
WAUSAU, Wis. (WRN) — With temperatures plummeting across Wisconsin, it’s important not to take any risks to heat your home. “Not using the oven, not using space heaters improperly and…
Schools, organizations closed due to extreme cold
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Due to the extreme cold temps today, the following schools are closed: Ascension Academy – Cumberland, Barron (there is virtual learning), Birchwood, Bruce, Cameron, Clayton,…
Senate passes strengthened interlock device bill
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation to strengthen interlock ignition device laws passes in the Wisconsin Senate. The bill would add 180 days to an interlock ignition device order for a…
State Senate passes Constitutional amendment Dems say targets DEI
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Two amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution will be on the statewide ballot in November following approval by the state Senate on Wednesday. One amendment targets DEI…
Assembly leaders announce bill to fund WisconsinEye public affairs network
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — In a rare display of bipartisanship, state Assembly leaders announced, on Thursday, an agreement on proposed legislation to fund WisconsinEye. That would allow the state’s version…