SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Today’s sportscast from the Northwest Wisconsin Sports Desk.
Donald Trump will be in Green Bay on Tuesday
GRENN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — Donald Trump will be in Wisconsin on Election Day. The former president is scheduled to deliver remarks beginning at 5:00 PM Tuesday at the Green Bay Hyatt Regency. That’s three hours before polls close statewide for voting that includes Wisconsin’s presidential primary. Trump and President Joe Biden have already secured…
Kennedy passes on Rodgers for running mate
OAKLAND, Calif. (WRN) — You can forget about Vice-President Aaron Rodgers. It was always going to be a Hail Mary – independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had Rodgers near the top of his short list of potential running mates. But on Tuesday, Kennedy announced his pick of attorney and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan, ending…
Northland College says it’s far from fundraising goal to stay open
ASHLAND, Wis. (WRN) — There’s little new information regarding efforts to keep Northland College open. Earlier this month, the board of trustees announced that the liberal arts college in Ashland may be forced to close after the end of the current school year. The school must raise $12 million dollars by April 3rd to prevent…
Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon were employees as the state argued. The court says they are not independent contractors as the online retail giant contended. The court unanimously decided the appeal was “improvidently granted.” That means the…
New 12-thousand-plus square foot scoreboard at Brewers’ ballpark
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Next week’s Milwaukee Brewers home opener will be the debut for a bright new addition to American Family Field. At over 12-thousand square feet, a new center field scoreboard at AmFam Field is twice the size of the previous scoreboard, and the LED display will provide higher resolution for fans. “Not…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, March 27, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Donald Trump visits Wisconsin on Election Day; — Aaron Rodgers won’t be a candidate for vice president; — Ashland’s Northland College says it’s short of its fundraising goal to stay open; — and the Brewer’s stadium has a new scoreboard. These stories and more…
Bud Moe
Bud Moe, 76, of Barron, passed away on March 23. He is survived by his wife, Jodi Moe; sons, Joe Moe, Ray Moe and Rony Moe; daughter, Charity Moe; brothers, Jim, Jesse, Steve, Carey, Bob and Jon; and sisters, Judy Lammers and Joan Sandberg. The funeral service for Bud Moe will be held at Foursquare…
Wayne “Scott” Staples
Wayne “Scott” Staples, 68, of Danbury, passed away on March 22. The memorial visitation for Wayne Staples will be held at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, in Webster, on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, March 26, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A threat made to Prairie Farm Schools was false, police say; — Highway 53 road work resumes between Rice Lake and Spooner; — Talk with elderly family and friends about driving safety; — and the DNR wants public input on its elk management plan.…