FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs said he aggravated his knee injury early in the Packers’ loss at Denver on Sunday, but he still believes he should play Saturday at…
SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
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WisDOT looking for ways to curb wrong-way driving
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin Department of Transportation initiative could cut down wrong-way driving. There have been more than 700 verified wrong-way drivers reported by law enforcement, and over…
New law requires schools to notify parents of sexual misconduct
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new law requires Wisconsin schools to notify parents of sexual misconduct. Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed the Republican-authored legislation into law earlier this month. It…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The DOT looks to curb wrong-way drivers; — A new law requires schools report sexual misconduct to parents; — The state joins a…
Habitat for Humanity taking applications for home in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — A home donated to and renovated by Habitat for Humanity is now open for applications. The organization says the two-bedroom, one and a half bath home…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Rice Lake Police remind drivers to stop for school buses that are picking up or dropping off students; — The state senate creates…
Thomas McGiffin
Thomas McGiffin, 86, passed away on December 11. He is survived by his son, Todd McGiffin; daughter, Sonja Carlson; and brother, Richard McGiffin. The funeral service for Thomas McGiffin will…
Carol Draus
Carol Draus, 83, of Weyerhaeuser, passed away on December 13. She is survived by her children, Susan Nelson, James Draus, Gregory Draus, Wanda Bartsch and Connie Romanowski; brothers, Terry Ptacek…
Ida Martinson
Ida Martinson, 97, of Osceola and formerly of Amery, passed away on December 8. The funeral service for Ida Martinson will be held at Deronda Lutheran Church, in Amery, on…
Steven Davis
Steven Davis, 70, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 14. She is survived by his wife, Vironica “Vickie” Davis; daughters, Jennifer Flottum and Lynnette Robarge; son, Steven Davis Jr.;…