AM NEWSCAST – Monday, May 18, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A man arrested after allegedly carrying a gun and making threats at the Prairie Farm School; — A look into how the state’s…
Carol Johnson
Carol Johnson, 83, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 12. She is survived by her children, Jeff Johnson, Jim Johnson and Jane Johnson; sisters, Pat Sweet, Sandy Chartrand and…
Mercedes (Dieckman) Wickstrom
Mercedes (Dieckman) Wickstrom passed away. She is survived by her sons, Fred, Barry and Kevin. The memorial service for Mercedes Wickstrom will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, in McKinley…
Larry Flynn
Larry Flynn, 86, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 8. He is survived by his son, Jeff Flynn; and daughters, Julie Bell and Jill Tomesh. The celebration of life…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, May 15, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, May 15, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — The afternoon following the end of a five-game winning streak, the Brewers start another with a 7-1 decision over San Diego. Luis Rengifo knocked in three runs…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, May 15, 2026
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Rice Lake’s Armada Media announces The Lake 97.7 FM
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — You’ve heard about big changes to WAQE FM today. WAQE FM, formerly The Star, is now LAKE 97.7. General manager for Armada Media in Rice…
DNR cautions elevated fire risk heading into weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wildfire risks are again elevated across much of the state. With fire danger at Critical levels across Northern and Western Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources…
Polk County man arrested for suspected online child sex crimes
SIREN, Wis. (WJMC) — A Polk County man has been arrested for allegedly having inappropriate contact with a minor on social media. Siren Police, along with Burnett and Polk county…
Person arrested after fire in rural Shell Lake
SHELL LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A person was arrested last week related to a fire near Shell Lake. St. Croix Tribal Police said firefighters and police were called to a…
Bipartisan tax relief and school funding bill fails
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bipartisan tax relief and school funding package negotiated by Governor Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders failed in the Legislature on Wednesday. The $1.8 billion…