SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
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Halle Berry joins authors of bill to provide access to information about perimenopause and menopause
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Proposed legislation at the Capitol gets some star power. It would create a coordinated effort to improve availability and access to information about perimenopause and menopause.…
Evers administration warns that FoodShare program funding will soon run out if shutdown continues
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A warning that Wisconsin FoodShare funding will soon run out if the federal government shutdown continues. The shutdown is now in its third week, and Democratic…
Firearms safety groups action day at Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Advocates for firearms safety were at the Capitol on Tuesday. Melissa Tuttle Carr with Moms Demand Action says they’re advocating for action that would include allowing…
Evers frustrated as shutdown continues amid tax credits deadlock
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is hoping for an end to the federal government shutdown, but blames Republicans for making healthcare tax credits a sticking point. “Very disappointed…
Republican Toney running again for attorney general
FOND du LAC Republican Eric Toney is running again for Wisconsin attorney general. The 41-year-old Fond du Lac County District Attorney is seeking a rematch with current attorney general, Democrat…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Halle Berry joined state lawmakers for menopause awareness; — Firearm safety advocates push for more red-flag laws; — The FoodShare program will run…
Dane Picknell
Dane Picknell, 38, of Cambridge, Minnesota, and formerly of Barron, passed away on October 10. He is survived by his father, Todd Picknell; sister, Bailey Smith; brother, Jason Halvorson; and…
Yvonne Larson
Yvonne Larson, 91, of Rice Lake, passed away on October 16. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Rajek; and son, Brian Larson. The celebration of life for Yvonne Larson…
Dorothy Platson
Dorothy Platson, 83, of Amery, passed away on October 10. The funeral service for Dorothy Platson will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Friday at 11 a.m.…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — George Springer put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Blue Jays advanced to the World Series for the first time since…