Dangerous wind chills through Tuesday across Wisconsin
DULUTH, Minn. (WRN) — Dangerous wind chills descend on Wisconsin. You’ll want to be safe if you must spend any extended time outdoors over the next couple of days. The…
Wisconsin DOJ releases human trafficking data
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice releases human trafficking data. January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and according to data provided by the National Human Trafficking Hotline,…
Kummet announces candidacy for sheriff
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Barron County Sheriff Jodi Kummet announced her candidacy last week and is running for a full 4-year term. Kummet, a former state trooper, was appointed as…
Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — A person familiar with the situation says Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Green Bay Packers’ coach a…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A small plane crash landed near the Amery airport; — Dangerously cold wind chills today and tomorrow for Northwest Wisconsin; — The state…
John Kirk
John Kirk, 91, Barron, passed away on December 29. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; and daughters, Prudence Shay and Pamela Jacoby. The funeral service for John Kirk will…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
(San Antonio, TX) — The slump continues for the Milwaukee Bucks. They lost for the fourth time in five games Thursday night, 119-101, in San Antonio. A huge third period…
Assembly passes tax exemption for tips
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin would create a new tax exemption for tips under legislation passed in the state Assembly Thursday. The author of legislation creating a new state income…
Bill defining grooming passes state Assembly
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation defining grooming advances in Madison. The bill is from state Representative Amanda Nedweski. The Pleasant Prairie Republican says grooming is not currently defined in state…
Wisconsin tribes advise members amid ICE actions in Twin Cities
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Addressing concerns about ICE among Wisconsin’s tribal communities. In posts to social media, Wisconsin Native American tribes are advising their members to have their tribal issued…