Coalition aims to protect lakes from wake boats
A coalition focused on protecting Wisconsin’s lakes from wake-enhanced boating is ready for challenges. Fred Prehn is a former chair of the state Natural Resources Board and a board member…
Bill in Madison seeks to limit outdoor balloon releases
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill in the Wisconsin legislature looks to limit outdoor balloon releases. The proposal from Democratic lawmakers would prohibit release of 10 or more Mylar balloons…
‘Tuesday Night’s for Tots’ at Barron County Fair
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Barron County Fair opens today for an early night of fun for young kids. “Tuesday night’s for Tots” is from 5 until 9 p.m.,…
Another $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Wisconsin
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WRN) — A second big lottery winner in Wisconsin in as many weeks. The Wisconsin Lottery announced Monday that someone in Superior purchased a winning 2 million dollar…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, July 15, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The woman attacked by a bear this weekend is named; — A flood watch issued for parts of Northwest Wisconsin; — Wake boats…
PM NEWSCAST – Monday, July 14, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A bear attacked a woman near Comstock on Saturday; — Bad air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the state; —…
Ruby Aukema
Ruby Aukema, 89, of Spooner, passed away on July 7. The memorial service for Ruby Aukema will be held at United Methodist Church, in Spooner, on Thursday at 11 a.m.…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, July 14, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, July 14, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, July 14, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — All-Star Freddy Peralta pitched one-run ball through 6 2/3 innings, Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang homered and the Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to seven games…
Bear attacks woman near Comstock on Saturday
COMSTOCK, Wis. (WJMC) — A black bear attacked a woman near Comstock this weekend. The Department of Natural Resources said the 69-year-old woman was attacked around 2 p.m. on Saturday…
Air quality drops once again
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Air quality is once again poor across much of Wisconsin. Shifting weather patterns are once again pushing smoke from Canadian wildfires into the state, lowering air…