Karen “Annie” Almgren
Karen “Annie” Almgren, 83, of Bloomer, passed away on May 6. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Almgren and Joel Almgren. A private graveside service for Karen Almgren will…
David Farlow
David Farlow, 82, passed away on April 17. He is survived by his sisters, Katha Tjelta and Marghi McKeon. The memorial service for David Farlow will be held at a…
Dylan Schwerdtfeger
Dylan Schwerdtfeger, 23, of Clear Lake, passed away on May 5. The visitation for Dylan Schwerdtfeger will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Sunday from 2 until…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 8, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A name released of the motorcycle rider killed on Highway 65 this week; — Applicants sought for the next Barron County Sheriff; —…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, May 8, 2025
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, May 8, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, May 8, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Jeremy Peña homered and drove in four runs as the Houston Astros defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1. Houston earned just…
Name released of rider killed in motorcycle crash
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The name has been released of the motorcycle rider killed in a crash on Monday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office named 23-year-old Dylan Schwerdtfeger, of…
Applicants sought for Barron County Sheriff
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Applicants sought for Barron County Sheriff. Current Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald announced he is stepping down June 1, for a public relations job at Mosaic Technologies. Gov.…
3rd Congressional Rep. Van Orden’s family receives ‘credible threat’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — A ‘credible threat’ forces a Wisconsin congressman to miss votes and reschedule a town hall. According to a statement from Representative Derrick Van Orden’s office, the…
Dems oppose separate tax cut as budget work begins
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee starts work today on the next state budget. Majority Republicans also want a separate tax cut. That will…
Legislation allows nurses to practice independently
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Bipartisan legislation could benefit health care providers and patients in Wisconsin. State Senator Pat Testin of Stevens Point says the bill creating a license for Advanced…