State Patrol arrests man for 8th OWI
HERTEL, Wis. (WJMC) — A Birchwood man was arrested for an eighth OWI, says the State Patrol. Authorities said 53-year-old Eric E. Widikier was pulled over for speeding on County…
Fake landlord rents out apartment that isn’t theirs, says Consumer Protection
A strange fraud case for Wisconsin Consumer Protection. Administrator Michelle Reinen says a recent victim rented a property from someone who wasn’t the owner and didn’t realize it until a…
Legislation would fine people for falsely claim a pet as a service animal
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — People who falsely claim a pet as a service animal would face fines under a Republican-authored bill moving through the Legislature. Manitowoc State Representative Paul Tittl…
Lawmakers from both parties introduce legislation targeting ticket scalpers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation from both parties is targeting ticket scalpers in Wisconsin. The Democratic bill, named the SWIFTIE Act, would ban the use of artificial intelligence bots to…
Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — No matter what we call it, there’s a lot of history surrounding today’s date. In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison proclaimed Columbus Day in recognition of Italian…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A man arrested, suspected of arson related to several fires last year; — The State Patrol arrest a Birchwood man for an 8th…
Mary Strom
Mary Strom, 77, of Amery, passed away on September 28. The funeral service for Mary Strom will be held at Alliance of the Valley Church in St. Croix Falls on…
Viola Haugerud
Viola Haugerud, 100, of Amery, passed away on October 8. The funeral service for Viola Haugerud will be held at Little Falls Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Monday at 11…
Stanley Bogacz
Stanley Bogacz, 78, of Rice Lake, passed away on September 24. He is survived by his mother, Sophie Bogacz; sons, Brian Bogacz and Jason Bogacz; and siblings, Terrie Bogacz, Mary…
Milton Maki
Milton Maki, 79, of Rice Lake, passed away on September 29. He is survived by his wife, Debra; daughter, Melinda Franzel; and son, Adam Maki. The graveside service with military…
Howard Packer
Howard Packer, 90, of Bloomer, passed away on October 1. He is survived by his children, Ken Packer; Anita Render, Angela Caldwell, Terry Packer, Earl Baumgartner, Mitchell Ludwitzke and Tara…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
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