Fire damages Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — A fire damaged Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake early Sunday morning. Reports said the fire was discovered around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, with flames…
Rice Lake Holiday Parade set for Dec. 4
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake’s Holiday Parade is set for Thursday, December 4, at 6 p.m. It follows Main Street, between Messenger and Douglas Streets. To facilitate the…
Don’t break your gift budget this holiday, says BBB
Keep an eye on your budget as you start holiday shopping this week. Lisa Schiller with the Better Business Bureau says making a plan for what gifts you’re getting for…
Kohl’s promotes interim CEO and 30-year retail veteran Michael J. Bender to be its permanent chief
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — Kohl’s has promoted a 30-year retail industry veteran Michael Bender as its permanent CEO, nearly seven months after serving in the interim for that top…
Snowy owls have returned to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Snowy owls have made their way to Wisconsin. The birds make an annual migration trip south from Canada, and avian experts are urging caution for those…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A winter storm warning with heavy snow and high winds expected for tonight; — Fire damages a church in Balsam Lake; — Kohls…
Jim Huebner
Jim Huebner, 53, of Cumberland, passed away on November 19. He is survived by his daughter, Kessa Huebner; brother, Jeffrey Huebner; and sisters, Tammy Mehalek and Tanya Huebner. The funeral…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
(Green Bay, WI) — The Packers defense locked down the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday’s 23-6 decision at Lambeau Field. Emmanuel Wilson rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns while standing…
SPORTSCAST – Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
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Rep. Krug hopes Monday processing bill may eventually pass
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Bills relating to Wisconsin elections have advanced in the state Assembly. Allowing the processing of absentee ballots a day before an election in Wisconsin has bipartisan…
DHS statement refutes CDC vaccine autism link claim
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services is rebutting debunked claims linking childhood vaccines with autism. The website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says…