SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Brewers survived a five-run rally by Arizona to win Monday’s home series opener 7-5. Milwaukee had built a six-run lead before the rally. Andruw Monasterio and…
It’s School Transportation Safety week
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Many students head back to school this week and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Instruction want drivers to do their part…
Watch out for fake refund offers from online retailers, says Consumer Protection
Scammers are sending messages claiming to be from online retailers offering refunds for defective products. Watch out for fake messages about product recalls. Wisconsin Consumer protection administrator Michelle Reinen says…
Experts analyze how climate change could be causing increases in mosquito-borne diseases
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Experts are monitoring how climate change could be leading to a rise in diseases carried by mosquitoes. UW – Madison entomology professor Dr. Lyric Bartholomay says…
Nominations open for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Nominations are now open for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Since its inception in 2016, over 1.5 million votes have been cast for over…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — It’s School Transportation Safety week and a reminder to watch for kids going to and from school; — Scammers are faking refund offers…
Orien “Red” Eidahl
Orlen “Red” Eidahl, 99, of Rice Lake, passed away on August 18. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, daughters Linda Larson, Carol Backstrom, Sue Eidahl and son Scott Eidahl.…
Bennett “Ben” Smith
Bennett “Ben” Smith, 26, of Barron, passed away on August 20. He is survived by his wife, Jenn Smith; son, Colt Smith; parents, Jeff and Barb Smith; brother, Brennan Smith;…
Lyman Brunclik
Lyman Brunclik, 79, of Cumberland, passed away on August 13. He is survived by his son, Henry Brunclik; special daughter, Asia Roderick; and sister, Arelene. The funeral service for Lyman…
Carol Bollman
Carol Bollman, 76, of Rice Lake, passed away on August 21. She is survived by her sister, Patty Bollman. The celebration of life of Carol Bollman will be held at…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
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