Calls for budget compromise as end of fiscal year approaches
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The clock is running to complete work on the next state budget. Joint Finance Committee co-chair, Senator Howard Marklein remains confident. “It’s our goal to get…
Harley-Davidson recalls thousands of Softail motorcycles
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Harley-Davidson is recalling thousands of its motorcycles. The Milwaukee-based company says over 82,000 Softail motorcycles built between 2018 and 2024 are affected. A recall report filed…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, June 19, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … *– An unlawful resident from India arrested in Rusk County for allegedly scamming elders; — A heat dome will blanket the area with heat…
Carolyn Beckwith
Carolyn Beckwith, 75, of Barron, passed away on April 27. She is survived by her sister, Kristine Beckwith. The memorial service for Carolyn Beckwith and her twin sister, Marilyn Cutting,…
Leonard “Len” Olund
Leonard “Len” Olund, 91, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 12. He is survived by his children, Cindy Leonard, Debbie Schlicht, Sandi Norsetter and Steven Olund; brothers, Ed Olund…
Norman Busse
Norman Busse, 90, of Barron, passed away on June 16. He is survived by his wife, Judy; son, George Busse; daughters, Anne Gonske, Kim Little and Sherry Arnold; brother, Earl…
Marilyn Cutting
Marilyn Cutting, 75, of Barron, passed away on May 24. She is survived by her son, Benjamin Clayton; and sister, Kristine Beckwith. The memorial service for Marilyn Cutting and her…
Suspect arrested for fraud scams, referred to ICE
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office says a person unlawfully in the United States was arrested for fraud crimes. Rusk County Sheriff Phil Grassman said the suspect,…
PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, June 18, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A suspect arrested for fraud crimes, referred to ICE; — Police say a juvenile suspect broke into an Amery business early Saturday morning;…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Kenosha St. Joseph is back in the baseball state championship game after beating Barron in the semis 14-4 in 5 innings. The Lancers scored 8 runs in the 5th to…