Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson, 74, of New Auburn, passed away on April 13. He is survived by his wife, Leslie; children, Morgan Aten and Keeley; mother, Lila C.; and sister, Connie. The…
James MacDonald
James MacDonald, 69, of Chetek and formerly of Barron, passed away on April 3. He is survived by his brothers, John MacDonald and Edward MacDonald; and sisters, Debra Martin and…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, April 15, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out nine while allowing four hits and no walks in seven shutout innings as the Detroit Tigers trounced the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1. The reigning…
Trump tariffs bring concerns for Wisconsin businesses
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There are real concerns about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact Wisconsin manufacturing. Republican congressman Scott Fitzgerald says tariffs will make it more difficult for…
Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling to other states for it
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous year. One reason is likely the increase of…
Underly asks for increased special education reimbursement rate
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly calls for an increase in special education reimbursement. Underly, reelected to a second four-year term earlier this month, also…
WI currently experiencing increased wildfire risk
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is currently experiencing increased wildfire risk. Department of Natural Resources reports 63 wildfires burned 135 acres this past weekend. The agency continues to suspend burn…
Prep continues for NFL Draft in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — Preparation is well underway for the NFL Draft in Green Bay later this month. Planning Specialist Megan Robertson says the project has been a massive…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, April 15, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Tariffs continue to be a concern for Wisconsin businesses; — A study shows fewer people traveled interstate for abortions, but the total number…
Helen Thompson
Helen Thompson, 82, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 5. She is survived by her children, Tammy Gladue, Mark Thompson, Jeremiah Thompson and Christie Blischke; and sisters, Faye Peer…