Wisconsin places as fourth best state in U.S. in livability study
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new study finds Wisconsin is one of the best states to live in. The WalletHub survey compared all 50 states based on such livability factors…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Aug. 18, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — More ATV/UTV crashes reported on public roads; — Today recognizes breast cancer research; — and a study says the Badger state is the…
Harry Harwood
Harry Harwood, 79, of Bloomer, passed away on August 6. He is survived by his children, Lisa Smith, Wendy Kelm Jr, Jason Harwood and Sherri Sarauer; brothers, Arthur and Daniel…
Charlene Rosenbrook
Charlene Rosenbrook, 69, passed away on August 4. She is survived by her children, Shawn Rosenbrook, Tasha Bjork and Dana Nielsen; sisters, Doris Kolmer and Bonnie Mickelson; and brother, Charlie…
Louis “Louie” Hoel Jr.
Louis “Louie” Hoel Jr., 84, of Fall Creek, passed away on August 1. He is survived by his children, Patrick Hoel, Kimberly Fredlund, Pamela Newell and Erick Hoel; stepchildren, Michelle…
PM NEWSCAST – Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign starts today; — One year since Wisconsin began issuing Missing Child Alerts; — A rodeo…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Colt Keith scored on Gleyber Torres’ sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
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State Patrol launching Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign
The Wisconsin State Patrol is launching another Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign Friday. State Troopers will be educating drivers about the dangers of impaired driving during the annual…
Sandbags offered to Chippewa County residents ahead of possible heavy rain
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — Sandbags are being offered to Chippewa County residents as heavy rain is in the forecast for Friday evening and Saturday. The National Weather Service and…
AG Kaul highlights one year of Missing Child Alerts
It’s been one year since Wisconsin’s Missing Child Alerts went into effect. Established through bipartisan legislation, Attorney General Josh Kaul says the first alert went out last August. “The Missing…