AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, July 2, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Lawmakers start voting today on a budget brokered by the governor and legislative Republicans; — The State Supreme Court will release a ruling…
Marcia Groninga
Marcia Groninga, 68, of Rice Lake and formerly of Barron, passed away on June 28. She is survived by her son, Jason Groninga; sisters, Marlene Gardner, Marjorie Hanson and Marilyn…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, July 1, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Highway 53 Southbound between Chetek and New Auburn will be closed Wednesday evening to Thursday morning; — A Hayward man arrested for his…
Frank Near
Frank Near, 67, of Barron, passed away on June 22. He is survived by his brothers, Barry Near and Daniel Near. The funeral service for Frank Near will be held…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Tonight Freddy Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Clay Holmes and the NY Mets. Pregame at 5:35pm. First pitch at 6:10pm on AM1240 & 96.5FM. The Florida Panthers completed another…
Highway 53 southbound closed, detour between Chetek and New Auburn
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Southbound Highway 53, between Chetek and New Auburn will be closed Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. The closure is weather dependent for work on the bridges…
Hayward man arrested for suspected 6th OWI offense
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — A Hayward man arrested for the sixth time for suspected intoxicated driving. The State Patrol said 63-year-old Carl Jerome was pulled over at the intersection of…
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor reaches budget deal with Republicans to cut taxes, fund university
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature have reached a deal on a new two-year budget. The deal announced Tuesday cuts…
Gov. Evers orders flags flown at half-staff to honor slain officer
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Flags will fly at half-staff across Wisconsin for a slain police officer. Governor Tony Evers issued the order Monday in honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer…
Victim service providers call for full funding of DOJ’s victim service budget request
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Victim service providers call on the Wisconsin State Legislature to fully fund the Department of Justice’s victim services budget request. Victim service providers and advocates are…