UTV collides with Polk County sheriff squad
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A UTV collided with a Polk County Sheriff’s Office squad car early Sunday morning. The department said a deputy and K9 were on patrol and…
Grocers have concerns about federal cuts to SNAP/FoodShare
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin grocers have concerns about the future of the federally funded FoodShare program. That’s the state’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the House…
Four Wisconsin cities & counties on DHS ‘sanctuary’ list
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP / WRN) — Two Wisconsin counties and two cities are among hundreds of local governments listed as “sanctuary jurisdictions” by the Trump administration. Officials in Madison and…
Northwoods state forest turns 100 years old
BOULDER JUNCTION, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s largest state forest is turning 100 years old. WXPR in Rhinelander reports a celebration is planned this weekend for the centennial of the Northern…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, June 2, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A UTV crashed into a sheriffs deputy’s squad in Polk County; — Cuts to SNAP causes concern for small grocers; — and a…
Betty Callander
Betty Callander, 96, of Cameron, passed away on May 20. She is survived by her daughters, Cary Clark and Cathy Hagen, and sons, Bill Callander and Dan Callander. A public…
Robert Davis
Robert Davis, 95, of Cumberland, passed away on May 30. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Vig; and daughter, Diana Johnson. The funeral service for Robert Davis will be…
Darrell “Charlie” Bowe
Darrell “Charlie” Bowe, 90, of Bloomer, passed away on May 27. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Bowe; children, Randy Bowe, Scott Bowe, Chris Moullet; Rick Bowe and Chuck…
Donna Marek
Donna Marek, 89, of Bloomer, passed away on May 13. She is survived by her sons, Norman Marek and Mike Marek; daughters, Raylene Anderson and Donna Marek; and sister, Rita…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, May 30, 2025
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SPORTSZONE – Friday, May 30, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, May 30, 2025
HS Softball Regional Finals Rice Lake 10, Ellsworth 2 Northwestern 5, Spooner 4 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Right-handed reliever Joel Payamps has cleared waivers and been sent outright to the minor…