Extreme cold causes exploding trees, fact or fiction?
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A post on social media says the upper Midwest is at risk of exploding trees due to the extreme cold. Wisconsin DNR Forester Ron Weber…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Heat your home safely with the record cold snap; — Area schools and organizations are closed today; — The state senate strengthens a…
Walter Fillmore
Walter Fillmore, 89, of Barron, passed away on January 18. He is survived by his wife, Evalene Fillmore; sons, Alwyn and Duane; ad daughter, Michelle Borchardt. The celebration of life…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) – The short handed Bucks didn’t have enough to defeat the reigning champs, falling 122-102 to the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night. Milwaukee was without Myles Turner due…
Preparing for cold weather can avert disaster later
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Be prepared for dangerously cold temperatures in the forecast tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Barron County Emergency Management director Mike Judy says being prepared now can…
Home stretch is here for those taking part in Dry January
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The home stretch is here for people who’ve been partaking in Dry January. UW Health addiction medicine physician Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar says putting something in place…
DNR looking for seasonal help this summer
The Department of Natural Resources is looking for some seasonal help in state parks. A wide range of position types are available that include opportunities in land management, outdoor recreation…
Team Kadlec wins curling national title
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A couple of kids from Rice Lake helped claim a national championship. Austin Kadlec and Kyler Warring of Rice Lake made up half of the…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Be prepared for dangerous cold the next few days; — Some tips for anyone partaking in Dry January; — the DNR is looking…
Orion Wicklund
Orion Wicklund, 89, of Amery, passed away on December 17. The visitation for Orion Wicklund will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Friday from 1 until 4…
Brett Briggs
Brett Briggs, 52, of Hayward, passed away on January 18. The memorial service for Brett Briggs will be held at the Steakhouse and Lodge, in Hayward, on Saturday at 1…
Eleanor “Ellie” Palmberg
Eleanor “Ellie” Palmberg, 90, of Amery, passed away on Janaury 16. The funeral service Eleanor Palmberg will be held at First Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Saturday at 11 a.m.…