An Online Guide To Help Navigate Birkie Weekend
Rice Lake, WI – It’s day three of Birkie events in Hayward, and a variety of resources are available to help spectators navigate this week’s schedule. Ben Popp, Executive Director…
Chetek Winterfest To Welcome Racers and Fans From Across The State
Chetek, WI – Chetek will welcome snowmobile racers and fans from all around the state of Wisconsin and beyond as it hosts Winterfest this weekend. The event will not only…
City of Rice Lake Offered Right of First Refusal for National Guard Armory
Rice Lake, WI – The City of Rice Lake has been offered the right of first refusal and option to buy the property for 550 thousand dollars. Rice Lake Mayor…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday February 21st
From the Northwest Wisconsin News Center … — Rice Lake’s National Guard Armory is for sale — Chetek hosts the annual Winterfest to raise money for Pink Ribbon Advocacy —…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is receiving a one-year extension on a contract that will now run through the 2031 season. Fickell originally agreed to a seven-year…
Grandparent scam calls target Chippewa County residents
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — Local authorities warn of the grandparent scam calls. The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office and Chippewa Falls Police Department said Wednesday that five residents had gotten…
Baldwin warns of Republican plans to cut Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — In Washington, Senate Democrats raise alarm bells over cuts to Medicaid. After vowing earlier this week that he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, President Donald Trump on Wednesday…
WIAA bans transgender athletes from girls athletic competitions
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has updated its gender policies – now only athletes designated as females at birth will be allowed in girls’ competitions. Republican…