Secretary of State launches new online database
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski launches a new database aimed at increasing transparency. The new searchable database is part of the new Secretary of State portal…
GOP lawmakers introduce legislation to increase hospital pricing transparency
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican lawmakers introduce legislation to increase transparency in hospital pricing. “The current experience is that patients do not know the cost of these services until months…
WI officials still recommending COVID boosters despite changes at CDC
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin officials are still recommending COVID-19 boosters despite a guidance shift at the federal level. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer advises the…
Watch out for bogus credit card offers targeting grads, says BBB
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — High school graduates and those heading to college need to be careful of credit card offers. Lisa Schiller with the Better Business Bureau says there are…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, June 9, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A truck rolled and caught fire in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday; — No unemployment taxes for Wisconsin Catholic Charities; — State officials…
Gerald “Jerry” Seel
Gerald “Jerry” Seel, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 31. He is survived by his son, Allen Seel; and brothers, Robert Seel and Donald Seel Sr. The graveside…
Beth Mares
Beth Mares, 93, of Amery, passed away on June 1. The funeral service for Beth Mares will be held at Amery Congregational Church UCC, in Amery, on Tuesday at 11…
Florence Gronski
Florence Gronski, 94, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 28. The Mass of Christian burial for Florence Gronski will be held at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic…
Vivian Schoenfeld
Vivian Schoenfeld, 90, of Chetek, passed away on June 4. She is survived by her husband, Leon Schoenfeld; children, Kellie Mann, David Smith, Trish Hood and Kim Giacalone. A private…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, June 6, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, June 6, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Soderstrom hit a grand slam and a two-run homer, Max Muncy hit a three-run shot in the first inning, and the Athletics beat the…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, June 6, 2025
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