Drivers need to slow down and focus in school zones
WAUNAKEE, Wis. (WRN) — It’s time to focus on school zone safety. Lieutenant Matt Plendl with the Waunakee Police Department says trends are concerning in Dane County and across the…
Study shows beer drinkers are mosquito magnets
Bad news for consumers of a beverage many Wisconsinites love. A new study from Radboud University in the Netherlands shows that mosquitos are especially attracted to beer drinkers. Researchers had…
DNR wants input on Wildlife Action Plan
MADISON, Wis, (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you on its Wildlife Action Plan. The plan focuses on conservation of rare and declining species and…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Another Democrat announces a run for governor; — The state capitol is secure, says the assembly leader; — A study suggests mosquitoes are…
PM NEWSCAST – Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Republicans and Democrats propose new education legislation; — Congressman Derrick Van Orden says ‘Dems’ and ‘the media’ are to blame in Charlie Kirk’s…
Dorothy (Ehrich) Hrdlicka
Dorothy (Ehrich) Hrdlicka, 87, of Rice Lake, passed away on September 13. The visitation for Dorothy Hrdlicka will be held at Kilcoyne Memorial Services, in Rice Lake, on Wednesday from…
Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Wohld
Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Wohld, 74, of Barron, passed away on September 10th. She is survived by her daughter, Suzie Johnson; and sons, Billy Wohld, and Bobby Wohld. A private family…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bijan Robinson ran for 143 yards, Parker Romo made five field goals without a miss in his Falcons debut and Atlanta beat the Minnesota Vikings 22-6. The…
Republican lawmakers plan to introduce a number of education bills
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Wisconsin state Assembly plan to introduce several bills focused on education during the fall session. Greenville Representative Dave Murphy wants to make it…
Democratic lawmakers introduce bills aiming to increase general aid to school districts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature introduce bills to increase general aid to the state’s school districts. “Why should our kids be forced to learn in crowded…