SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the third quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah Jazz 138-113 on Thursday for their…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
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Fiscal Bureau: state surplus now projected to be $4.3 billion
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New projections show Wisconsin’s state surplus now stands at $4.3 billion. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau projects the state will now finish the 2023-25 budget with that…
Wisconsin Dems introduce bill protecting those in U.S. illegally from detainment
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at protecting people in the United States illegally from being detained in public spaces without a judicial warrant. Milwaukee Representative…
GOP lawmakers introducing law allowing school teachers to carry firearms
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Republican authored bill would allow Wisconsin school teachers to carry firearms. Waukesha State Representative Scott Allen says the bill would give school boards and districts…
Use proper firewood to prevent spread of invasive pests
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Properly heat-treated firewood keeps invasive insects and plant pests from traveling with it when transported. But how do we locate it? If you’re in need…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The state’s budget surplus stands at $4.3 billion; — A bill proposes allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools;…
‘Adopt a grandparent’ at Our House Senior Living for Valentine’s
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Help make an area senior’s Valentine’s Day special. Our House Senior Living in Rice Lake is preparing for its fourth annual Adopt a Grandparent event.…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A survey of Wisconsin businesses shows support for expanded guest worker visas; — CWD reduces deer survival and population…
Marshall Thompson
Marshall Thompson, 17, of Bloomer, passed away on January 24. He is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Jennifer Thompson; brothers, Caleb Thompson, Isaac Thompson and Mark Thompson; and sisters,…