Janice Melton
Janice Melton, 81, of Shell Lake, passed away on October 19. She is survived by her husband, Tom; children, Mark, Bonny Scheu, Luke, Sandy Martin and Cindy Londre; and sister,…
Alvin “Alexsi” Currier
Alvin “Alexsi” Currier, 93, of Cumberland, passed away on October 27. He is survived by his wife, Anastasia; and children, Cathryn Layer, Matthew Currier, Richard Currier and Andrew Currier. The…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted…
SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
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Felzkowski says state funding unlikely as Foodshare benefits set to run out
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Legislature is unlikely to step in once federal funding for Foodshare runs out because of the shutdown. Wisconsin administers some $114 million in federally…
Evers joins Baldwin, Moore & Pocan on ACA premiums press conference
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Democrats warn of impending Affordable Care Act premium increases that will impact thousands of people in the state. Governor Tony Evers said the premium increases…
Rep. Travis Tranel on new DATCP fees, Trump’s Argentine beef proposal
A state lawmaker and farmer says increased fees on animal markets, dealers and truckers are coming at a tough time for Wisconsin farmers. “With President Trump opening his mouth about…
BCSD non-emergency line is working now
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — The Barron County Sheriff’s Department says the non-emergency phone line for the dispatch center has been restored. All lines, including 911, are working as normal.
Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is resuming abortion services. The healthcare system had stopped those services for about a month after President Trump signed a law that…
Be wary of wildfire risks as leaves fall
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As the leaves continue to fall across Wisconsin, be wary of increased wildfire risks. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking you to check fire…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — State funding not likely as FoodShare is set to run out; — ACA insurance premiums increase if subsidies are not renewed; — Barron…