Gordy Smith and Luella Smith
Gordy Smith, age 79, passed away on November 21, 2024, and Luella Smith, age 74, passed away on December 14, 2024. Both were of Somerset and formerly of Rice Lake.…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, March 12, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton made a fadeaway 3-pointer while being fouled and completed the four-point play with 3.4 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers stunned Giannis Antetokounmpo and the…
Bill requiring sheriffs to confirm citizenship on felony arrests clears committee
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill requiring Wisconsin sheriffs to seek proof of citizenship from persons in custody on felony arrests clears a state Assembly committee. If a sheriff does…
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to square off in their only debate in the hotly contested race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Candidates in a race that will determine ideological control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will square off in their only scheduled debate before the April 1…
UW political scientist on ads in Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — UW Madison political scientist Barry Burden says much of the advertising in the race between Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel…
Tougher ban on trans students taking part in high school or college sports introduced at Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill prohibiting trans student athletes from participating in high school and college sports in Wisconsin had a public hearing on Tuesday. A bill prohibiting trans…
Cooke announces another bid for 3rd Congressional District
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — Rebecca Cooke announces another run for western Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Cooke is a waitress, small business owner, and non-profit leader from Eau Claire. She…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, March 12, 2025
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Candidates for state supreme court, Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford, debate tonight; — Citizenship proof for felony arrests considered by lawmakers; —…
Donald Erickson
Donald Erickson, 93, passed away on January 29. He is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Grant and Brita; and sister, Carol. The visitation for Donald Erickson will be held…
Willard “Butch” Leaf, Jr.
Willard “Butch” Leaf, Jr., 82, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 18. He is survived by his sons, Curtis Leaf and Mark Leaf; daughter, Roux; and sisters, Debra Leaf…