SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
(San Antonio, TX) — The slump continues for the Milwaukee Bucks. They lost for the fourth time in five games Thursday night, 119-101, in San Antonio. A huge third period…
Assembly passes tax exemption for tips
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin would create a new tax exemption for tips under legislation passed in the state Assembly Thursday. The author of legislation creating a new state income…
Bill defining grooming passes state Assembly
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation defining grooming advances in Madison. The bill is from state Representative Amanda Nedweski. The Pleasant Prairie Republican says grooming is not currently defined in state…
Wisconsin tribes advise members amid ICE actions in Twin Cities
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Addressing concerns about ICE among Wisconsin’s tribal communities. In posts to social media, Wisconsin Native American tribes are advising their members to have their tribal issued…
Democratic lawmakers hope Republicans will be willing to help get WisEye back online
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, Democratic lawmakers say they’ll work to reinstate Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN, WisconsinEye. “Transparency is an essential part of a functioning democracy at a…
Johnson and Baldwin split as Senate blocks War Powers resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators split on a vote that would have required President Trump get congressional authorization for further military operations in Venezuela. Democrat Tammy Baldwin supported…
Winter is the best time to test your home for radon
It’s time to test your home for radon. Winter is the best time to do home radon testing. Radon is a radioactive gas that can seep into homes through the…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Jan.16, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Lawmakers vote on tax exemptions for tips and overtime; — Wisconsin’s tribes advise members to carry tribal IDs amid immigration enforcement action in…
Bruce Luebke
Bruce Luebke, 67, of Birchwood, passed away on January 7. The funeral service for Bruce Luebke will be held at First Lutheran Church, in Rice Lake, on Saturday at 11…
Stephen Clark
Stephen Clark, 87, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 8. He is survived by his wife, Leah Clark; sons, Stephen Clark and Richard Clark; and sisters, Eileen Swegeer, Lila…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo says whenever he gets booed, he boos back. Bucks fans booed their team Tuesday as they left the court at…