US Military Academy Established
On this day in US history, the United States Military Academy was founded by Congress with the intention of training and educating young men in military science on March 16,…
Reedsville Wins WIAA Basketball Tournament
This week in Wisconsin history, Reedsville High School, with an enrollment of only 87 students, won the WIAA state basketball tournament on March 16, 1946. With a population of just…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, March 16, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, March 16, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, March 16, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and pulled down 14 rebounds before leaving the game with an injury, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 134-123. Antetokounmpo…
March blizzard dumps less snow than forecast; travel impacted
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — Area businesses shut down and churches canceled services on Sunday, ahead of the storm, but this weekend’s blizzard dumped less snow on the northwoods than…
Businesses advised to round down cash purchases
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Businesses in Wisconsin are advised to round down cash purchases to the nearest five cents. Guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection…
War in Iran may lead to higher prices in farm production, grocery stores
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The war in Iran could lead to higher costs for Wisconsin farmers and grocery consumers. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, countries in the region…
Evers signs Safe Haven expansion bill and others
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers signed several bills into law Friday. The Democratic governor signed Wisconsin Act 94, which expands the Save Haven law. State law previously gave…
Doctor reflects on COVID-19 anniversary
It’s been 6 years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Healthcare workers are reflecting on their experiences during the chaotic period. Doctor Bartho Capone with UW…
DATCP suspends numerous bird shows due to avian flu
MADISON, Wis., (WRN) — Poultry shows and exhibitions across much of southern Wisconsin are suspended. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture’s action is an effort to prevent spread of highly pathogenic…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, March 16, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — This weekend’s blizzard brought less snow to the area than forecast; — Businesses tendering cash urged to round down to the nearest five…