AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Lawmakers vote to roll back Evers’ “400-year” school funding veto; — A proposal to remove sales tax from menstrual products; — Law enforcement…
Linda Wimmer
Linda Wimmer, 74, passed away on January 30. She is survived by her partner, Lloyd “Buck” Amborn; children, James Lathrop, Jill King and John Lathrop. The celebration of life for…
Evelyn Sirinek
Evelyn Sirinek, 90, of Birchwood, passed away on January 19. She is survived by her sons, Gary Sirinek, Don Sirinek, Mark Sirinek and Scott Sirinek. The Mass of Christian burial…
Terry Hensel
Terry Hensel, 75, of Chetek, passed away on January 31. He is survived by his wife, Susan Hensel; children, David Hensel, Daniel Hensel and Heidi Rieckert; brothers, Rodney, Bruce and…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Feb. 3, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)–Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 30 points, Ty Jerome added 19 and Memphis built a 20-point lead in the second half and held on for a 137-128 victory over…
Cumberland woman arrested for drug possession, child delinquency
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WRN) — A year-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Cumberland woman on drug charges after a search warrant at her residence. Cumberland Police said 35-year-old…
Democratic lawmakers introduce new legal cannabis legislation
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New legislation from Democratic lawmakers would legalize marijuana for adult use in Wisconsin. “Legalization is about freedom. The freedom of adults to make up their own…
Wisconsin receives failing grad for tobacco control
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin receives failing grades for tobacco control. A new report from the American Lung Association shows that state tobacco control programs have just under $9 million…
AG Kaul backs Minnesota lawsuit to end increased ICE presence in Minneapolis
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is backing a legal fight by Minnesota against the Trump Administration. Kaul joined a number of Democratic attorneys general in filing…
UW student is state’s second confirmed measles case
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As many as 4,000 people who may have been exposed have been notified following Wisconsin’s second confirmed case of measles this year in a UW-Madison student.…
Shortage of ice melting salt leads to considering using less
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Another reminder to use ice melting agents sparingly during the Wisconsin winter. Storms across the country are contributing to a shortage of road salt for private…