SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead a balanced scoring attack and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-110 on Wednesday night. Jock Landale added…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
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Menards’ ‘11% Rebate Program’ at center of multi-state settlement
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice has settled a multi-state lawsuit against Menards. Attorney General Josh Kaul says part of the suit revolves around the store’s…
Wisconsin DHS warns of bad flu season, advises people to get vaccinated
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin health officials are worried about the flu season. Data from the Department of Health Services shows a rise in emergency room visits due to flu…
Find ways to reduce waste this holiday season
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is sharing tips on how to reduce waste over the holidays. DNR Waste Reduction and Diversion Coordinator Jennifer Semrau says…
Christmas in the Village is Friday, Saturday
CAMERON, Wis. (WJMC) — Christmas in the Village is Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening at Barron County’s Pioneer Village Museum, in Cameron. The event was moved from last weekend…
Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb says he plans to ‘take a break’ from his radio show
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s Doug Gottlieb says he’s stepping away from his radio show to put his total focus on his coaching responsibilities. Gottlieb has been coaching…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Menard’s 11-percent rebate program part of a multi-state lawsuit settlement; — Health officials recommend vaccinations during a bad flu season this year; —…
Donald Strenke
Donald Strenke, 76, passed away on November 26. He is survived by his brother, Joe; sister, Teresa; and sons, Jamie, Jason and Jermey and Bill. The celebration of life for…
Edward “Ed” Dittbrenner
Edward “Ed” Dittbrenner, 73, of Cumberland, passed away on December 3. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; children, David, Patrick and Nicole; brother, Arnie Dittbrenner; and sister, Julee Jones.…
Gladys Daniels
Gladys Daniels, 82, of Cameron, passed away on December 7. She is survived by her husband, Bernard “Bernie” Daniels; daughter, Judy Church; son, Tom Daniels; and brother, Earl Busse. The…
Roger Rick
Roger Rick, 65, of Rice Lake, passed away on November 25. He is survived by his wife, Julie Rick; children, Michelle Westrum, Timothy Rick, Kristin Callow Karras and Justin Callow;…