Former Trooper Kummet, appointed to Barron County Sheriff
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Former Wisconsin State Trooper Jodi Kummet will be Barron County’s newest sheriff. She was appointed to the position Wednesday by Gov. Tony Evers. She will serve…
Seven years in prison for Hayward man who hid $20 million in assets in bankruptcy fraud
HAYWARD, Wis. (WRN) — A Hayward man is sentenced to prison for bankruptcy fraud. Federal prosecutors said 74-year-old Bernard Seidling hid millions in assets during bankruptcy, including more than $1…
State Supreme Court dials back legislature’s ability to overturn agency rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to permanently enact a ban on conversion therapy. The court ruled Tuesday that a Republican-controlled…
UW System proposing tuition hike
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Universities of Wisconsin System is proposing a tuition increase for the 2025-26 academic year. Under the proposal, tuition for resident undergraduates would increase by 4%…
Budget Briefs: UW System projects
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state budget funds some high-priority projects for the Universities of Wisconsin. The 2025-27 budget, a compromise between Democratic Governor Tony Evers and Republican leaders in…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, July 9, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Barron County has a new sheriff; — A Hayward man guilty of hiding $20 million in a bankruptcy fraud scheme; — A state…
James “JR” Raven
James “JR” Raven, 67, of Medford, passed away on June 22. He is survived by hiw wife, Denise Raven; sons, Bryan Raven, Jakob Raven and Jack Raven; stepdaughters, Jessa Peterson,…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, July 8, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Crashes this past week have resulted in two more traffic fatalities; — School funding revenue limits boosted in the new state budget; —…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, July 8, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer in his first plate appearance with his new team, Freddy Peralta threw six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the…
Fatal three-vehicle crash near Luck on Sunday
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — A driver is dead following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 35, south of Luck. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a northbound Toyota pickup was…