SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3. Kyle Teel and Lenyn Sosa…
New park plans presented at meeting tonight
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — An informational meeting Wednesday evening seeks public input on plans for a new park development on Rice Lake’s north side. The meeting, from 5 until…
Overdoses in Wisconsin continue to decline
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin has seen a big drop in the number of overdose deaths in recent years. “The last three years we’ve seen some positive downward trends in…
‘Bradyn’s Law’ gets hearing in State Senate committee Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A State Senate committee today will hear public testimony on legislation that combats sextortion. “Bradyn’s Law”, named in memory of 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn of Kronenwetter, who…
Evers calls on Congressional members to reject funding cuts in proposed federal budget
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is urging Congress to block the White House’s proposed cuts to disaster relief funding and clean water investments. The Governor’s office says he…
How and why changes to airport security are made
URBANA, Ill. (WRN) — Facial recognition could be a big factor in improved airport security in the future. University of Illinois Computer Science Professor Sheldon Jacobson clears up some misconceptions…
DNR reminds hunters of numerous hunting seasons that open this month
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin hunters need to prepare for the multiple hunting seasons that open in September. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds you of the multiple mobile-friendly…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An informational meeting seeks input on a new proposed park in Rice Lake; — Health experts say overdose deaths are down in Wisconsin;…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Eau Claire Police investigate a shooting homicide; — A conservative state Supreme Court justice is not seeking another term; — Instances of flooding…
Fred Johnson Sr.
Fred Johnson Sr., 86, of Shell Lake, passed away on August 19. He is survived by his children, Fred Johnson and Wendy Kendzior. The memorial Mass for Fred Johnson Sr.…
Janice Baumgartner
Janice Baumgartner, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 27. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Gagnon; sons, Jerry Baumgartner, Terry Baumgartner and Kelly Baumgartner; sister, Sharon; and…
John Smith
John Smith, 70, of Balsam Lake, passed away on August 19. Burial and military honors for John Smith will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Spooner,…