SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive victory over the NL Central…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
https://northwestnow.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-21-Thursday-Sports.mp3
Fatal ATV crash with deer in Polk County
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A man is dead after a deer and ATV collision in Polk County. The Sheriff’s Office said the ATV was driving east on 150th Avenue,…
Van Orden involved in rescue of 11-year-old crash victim in Iowa
OSCEOLA, Iowa (WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman aided in a roadside rescue over the weekend. Representative Derrick Van Orden was involved in the rescue of an 11-year-old boy near Osceola,…
Gov. Evers sidesteps Republican committee in implementing new regulations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is moving to implement new state rules without having to deal with a Republican controlled legislative committee. Wispolitics reports Evers sent a letter…
Wisconsin lawmaker proposes tax holiday for back-to-school shopping
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Western Wisconsin lawmaker wants to give families a tax break for back-to-school shopping. “The legislation that we’ve introduced will provide a three day tax holiday…
Rep. Tiffany wants DOJ to force Northwoods tribe to pay restitution for blocking roads
A Wisconsin congressman wants to force the Lac du Flambeau tribe to pay back money collected during a standoff over road access. 7th District Republican Tom Tiffany sent a letter…
Cumberland’s Rutabaga Festival starts Thursday
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — The Island City is all set for another year of Rutabaga Fest. Thursday through Sunday, Cumberland celebrates the 93rd Rutabaga Fest. During the four days, visitors…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A deer and ATV collision leaves a man dead in Polk County; — Congressman Derrick Van Orden helped rescue a boy from a…
Birgit Hanson
Birgit “Bee-Bee” Hanson, 93, of Hayward, passed away on February 27. A graveside service for Bee-Bee Hanson will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, in Hayward, on Friday at 12 p.m.
Anita West
Anita West, 79, of Cumberland, passed away on July 18. She is survived by her partner, Joe Strenke; sons, John Sain and Kelly Sain; and siblings, Julia, Albert and Jim…
Ann (Druschba) Kelly
Ann (Druschba) Kelly, 63, of San Francisco, California, passed away on January 30. She is survived by her brother, Greg Druschba; and sisters, Cathy Sereno, Megan Johnson, Cecile Aardappel and…