AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls trying to extort money; — The Wisconsin DOJ reports a rise in sextortion crimes against…
Eileen Edwards
Eileen Edwards, 96, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 14. Eileen is survived by her husband, Jerry Edwards; son, Gregory Leach; daughters, LaVar Lashmett and Rebecca Sadowski; stepdaughter Theresa…
Yvonne Rubenzer
Yvonne Rubenzer, 83, of Bloomer, passed away on February 15. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Rubenzer; sons, Joseph Rubenzer, Jeffrey Rubenzer, and Michael Rubenzer; sisters, Crystal Jasper, Rosalie…
Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — Scam callers are attempting to extort residents, warns the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said victims reported threatening phone calls saying the person has a…
PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A driver located after a hit-and-run between Barron and Cameron on Monday; — Gov. Tony Evers says Republicans have failed to prevent domestic…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
(Columbus, OH) — After two wins over top-10 teams, the Badgers were shot down on the road Tuesday night. Wisconsin dropped an 86-69 decision at Ohio State. Braeden Carrington came…
Hit-and-run driver located after crash at CTH O, Hwy. 8
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — A hit-and-run driver who caused injuries, has been located. Barron County Sheriff’s Department, on social media, said a pickup driving north on County Highway O, drove…
Evers talks Office of Violence Prevention, school funding, political maps in final State of the State Address
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — In his last State of The State Address Tuesday night, Governor Tony Evers said Republicans have failed to prevent domestic violence. “I was really disappointed that…
Republicans respond to Evers’ 2026 State of the State
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican lawmakers react to Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ 2026 State of the State address. “The state of our state is strong, but not for the reasons…
GOP legislative leaders propose using state surplus for rebate checks and property tax relief
MADISON, Wis. Republican leaders in the state legislature propose using some of the state’s projected $2.5 billion surplus for rebate checks and property tax relief. WisPolitics reports that the proposal,…
80% of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers meet water quality standards
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Eighty percent of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers meet water quality standards. While most waters remain in good condition, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says 92…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A driver located after a hit-and-run between Barron and Cameron on Monday; — Gov. Tony Evers says Republicans have failed to prevent domestic…