Karen McArthur
Karen McArthur, 75, passed away on July 5. She is survived by her children, Korean Ray, Roy Leach; stepchildren, Franklin McArthur, Helen, George McArthur and Juliann; sister, Cathy Buckwalter; and…
Elizabeth “Betty” Anderson
Elizabeth “Betty” Anderson, 90, of Turtle Lake, passed away on July 11. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Leitschuh and Jackie Anderson; son, Robert Anderson; and brother, Alan Case.…
Alice Norwood
Alice Norwood, 85, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 7. She is survived by her husband, Duane “Dewey” Norwood; children, Dewey Norwood, Dan Norwood and Denise Peterson; and sister,…
Nancy Marshall
Nancy Marshall, 82, of Spooner, passed away on July 8. The memorial service for Nancy Marshall will be held at Spooner Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday at 11 a.m.…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, July 13, 2026
(Pittsburgh, PA) — First, the Pirates swept a Saturday doubleheader, then swept the weekend series with a one-sided 14-5 game Sunday. The Brewers never led and watched Pittsburgh score 10…
SPORTSCAST – Monday, July 13, 2026
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Hot hot hot this week
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — An extreme heat warning through Thursday evening. The National Weather Service says high temps and humidity will make heat index values top 100 for much…
Keep skin safety in mind during summer months
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WRN) — Keep skin safety in mind during the summer months. University of Minnesota Medical School dermatologist Dr. David Pearson recommends a routine of applying sunscreen: “Even on…
Don’t bet on primary elections if you want to vote, says Elections Commission
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Evers seeks applicants for Douglas County DA
Applicants to replace the Douglas County District Attorney are being sought by the governor. Current district attorney Mark Fruehauf is stepping down, effective August 22, and Governor Tony Evers will…
Johnson & Baldwin react to death of Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Reactions from Wisconsin’s Senators to the death of Lindsey Graham. His office said in a statement posted to social media that the Republican US Senator from…
DNR promoting accessible recreation during Disability Pride Month
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — July is Disability Pride Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources promotes accessible recreation. People of all abilities are encouraged to explore Wisconsin state parks…