DPI kept public in dark over teacher misconduct
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is accused of keeping the public in the dark over accusations of sexual misconduct or grooming by educators. A yearlong…
‘Bradyn’s Law’ ready for Evers to sign
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Online “sextortion” of children and teens is becoming alarmingly frequent and will become a standalone crime in Wisconsin, under terms of a bill Governor Tony Evers…
Estimated 700 people attend ‘No Kings 2’ protest in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Organizers of the No Kings 2 protest in Rice Lake on Saturday estimated 700 people attended the event. It was held in conjunction with similar…
Van Orden introduces legislation to award Congressional Gold Medal to President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman wants President Donald Trump to receive a medal. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award bestowed by the United States Congress,…
WI DHS urges you to get your fall vaccines sooner rather than later
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsinites are being urged to get their flu, COVID and RSV vaccines now, rather than later. Department of Health Services epidemiologist Tom Haupt says those shots…
Pheasant hunting season underway
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s pheasant hunting season is officially underway. The daily bag limit of two roosters per day will remain in effect until the end of the season…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — 110 people were killed by domestic violence last year, says a new report; — The Department of Public Instruction accused of keeping the…
Patrick Mattmiller
Patrick Mattmiller, 69, of Rice Lake, passed away on October 14. He is survived by his wife, Cheri Mattmiller; daughters, Jennifer Hodgson and Christine Fink; mother, Arline Redeen; and brothers,…
Melody Leuthner
Melody Leuthner, 73, of Rice Lake, passed away on October 16. The Women of the Moose service and funeral service for Melody Leuthner will be held at Kilcoyne Memorial Services,…
Frank “Bud” Ranallo
Frank “Bud” Ranallo, 93, of Cumberland, passed away on September 23. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Burke, Elizabeth Lambright and Barb Janeaway. The funeral Mass for Frank Ranallo…
Arnold “Arnie” Jessick
Arnold “Arnie” Jessick, 77, of Cameron, passed away on October 15. He is survived by his sisters, Barbara Gardinier and Clarice Olson. The Mass of Christian burial for Arnold Jessick…
Stephen “Steve” Doolin
Stephen “Steve” Doolin, 74, of Rice Lake, passed away on October 16. He is survived by his wife, Donna Doolin; children, Tim Doolin, Brian Doolin, Christine Doolin and Angela McKeever;…