SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Today’s sportscast from the Northwest Wisconsin Sports Desk.
Rice Lake pastor rescued from Haiti
A Wisconsin pastor is among Americans rescued from Haiti. Reverend Steve Svensen, of Providence Reformed Baptist Church in Rice Lake, had been working with a non-profit in Port-au-Prince since late February. By last weekend, with gangs in control, he said he was running out of options. “Because the US Embassy, which was only about 15…
Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide if counties must release voter incompetency records
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide if counties must release voter incompetency records. The Wisconsin Voters Alliance sued Walwoth County’s register in probate in 2022 seeking records indicating a judge has found someone incompetent to vote. The 2nd District Court of Appeals held the records are public and the county must…
‘Morons’ – Vos rips into recall organizers amid fraud allegations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Problems for the recall effort against Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. And during a Tuesday WisPolitics luncheon in Madison, Vos was not holding back in his remarks about recall organizers “There’s a ton of fraud. And the challenge that we have is the people who organize this are so out of…
Franklin businessman won’t run for U.S. Senate
FRANKLIN, Wis. (WRN) — A Republican will not enter the race for U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. The decision by Franklin businessman Scott Mayer leaves Madison and California businessman Eric Hovde to face two lesser known candidates in the Republican primary. Mayer told WisPolitics he decided against running against Hovde to avoid a Republican primary that…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, March 20, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A Rice Lake pastor speaks about his rescue from Haiti; — A voter records case will be taken up by the state supreme court; — and Republican leader Robin Vos calls those trying to recall him, “morons.” These stories and more on today’s local…
Thomas “Tom” Cusick
Thomas “Tom” Cusick, 75, of Shell Lake, passed away on March 16. He is survived by his wife, Audrey; children, Tammy Holman, Christine Basius and Mark Cusick; and siblings, George Cusick, Alan Cusick, Alyce Smith and Tim Cusick. A private service for Thomas Cusick will be held at his home, followed by a public celebration…
Robert LeCleir
Robert LeCleir, 89, passed away on March 14. He is survived by his wife, Wanda LeCleir; sons, Daniel, Kent and Reid; and brothers, William LeCleir, Thomas LeCleir and David LeCleir. The memorial service for Robert LeCleir will be held at Olson Funeral Home, in Bloomer, on Friday at 6 p.m. Visitation is 4 until 6…
Fritz Moltzan
Fritz Moltzan, 64, of Birchwood, passed away on March 16. He is survived by his parents, Gus and Joan Moltzan; brothers, Kerry Moltzan, Dan Moltzan, Kyle Moltzan and Greg Moltzan; and sister, Kim Moltzan. The celebration of life for Fritz Moltzan will be held at a later date.
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.