Dems oppose separate tax cut as budget work begins
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee starts work today on the next state budget. Majority Republicans also want a separate tax cut. That will…
Legislation allows nurses to practice independently
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Bipartisan legislation could benefit health care providers and patients in Wisconsin. State Senator Pat Testin of Stevens Point says the bill creating a license for Advanced…
Lawmaker says farmers should support lemon law’ bill on agricultural equipment
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Farmers need to make their voices heard on agricultural equipment “lemon law” legislation. That from state Representative and farmer Travis Tranel of Cuba City, after no…
DNR suspends burn permits due to upcoming dry spell
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Dry weather means heightened wildlife risk in much of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday that burn permits are suspended in 30 Wisconsin…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 8, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A name released of the motorcycle rider killed on Highway 65 this week; — Applicants sought for the next Barron County Sheriff; —…
Mary Kutchera
Mary Kutchera passed away. The celebration of life for Mary Kutchera will be held at the Spooner Wesleyan Church, on Friday at 4 p.m. Visitation is 3 until 4 p.m.…
Brenda Henning
Brenda Henning, 64, of Barron, passed away on April 9. The memorial service for Brenda Henning will be held at Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home, in Cameron, on Saturday at 3 p.m.,…
Darlene Smith
Darlene Smith, 74, of Exeland, passed away on May 4. She survived by her husband, Jeffrey Smith; son, Charles Patrick Waters; stepson, Jeffrey Smith; sister, Sandra Chady; and brothers, Harold…
Clifford Street
Clifford Street, 80, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 30. He survived by his guardians, Robert and Shelly Black. The celebration of life for Clifford Street will be held…
Gary Weber
Gary Weber, 62, of Bloomer, passed away on January 8. He survived by his siblings, Laura Weber-Meyers, Douglas Weber, Diane Weber, Robert Weber, Carolyn Weber-Kreitlow and Becky Caron. The service…
Michael “Mike” Elliott
Michael “Mike” Elliott, 65, of Shell Lake, passed away on April 29. He survived by his daughters, Serena Elliott, Corinne Elliott and Tia Euler; mother, Jan Elliott; and siblings, Kim…
Dennis Luehman
Dennis Luehman, 64, of Clear Lake, passed away on April 28. The memorial service for Dennis Luehman will be held at First Lutheran Church, in Clear Lake, on Saturday at…