Gerald “Kris” or “Jerry” Christofferson
Gerald “Kris” or “Jerry” Christofferson, 91, of Rice Lake, passed away on September 13. He is survived by his children, Jessica Christofferson, Eric Christofferson and Jennifer Acosta; and brother, Richard…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, and the Toronto Blue Jays opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory…
By the numbers: FoodShare in Northwest Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — With the federal shutdown set to disrupt FoodShare assistance on Nov. 1, we look at how many people will that impact in Northwest Wisconsin. According to…
With Foodshare funding pause looming, Van Orden says ‘call Tammy Baldwin’s office’
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden was at the Capitol in Madison on Wednesday, testifying on veterans’ legislation. Reporters asked the 3rd District Republican about the looming…
Trump administration ordered to return school mental health grants to WI, other states
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to return mental health services funding to Wisconsin schools. Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin will once…
Buckle Up, Phone Down, says State Patrol
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — This week it is “Buckle Up, Phone Down” on Wisconsin roadways, says the Wisconsin State Patrol. Those are the two most important things to achieve zero…
DNR encouraging you to donate harvested deer to those experiencing food insecurity
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You can help people experiencing food insecurity by donating a harvested deer. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Deer Donation Program helps stock food pantries and…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — We look at how many people will be impacted by disrupted FoodShare payments in our region; — Rep. Van Orden and Sen. Baldwin…
Penny Iwaszko
Penny Iwaszko, 60, of Amery, passed away on October 22. The funeral service for Penny Iwaszko will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Amery, on Thursday at 11…
Tyler Sadowski
Tyler Sadowski, 20, of Barron, passed away on October 1. He is survived by his mother, Gina Sadowski; father, Shannon Cornelius; sister, Makalya Sadowski; and half-brothers, Damen Dicks and Kaden…