Harriet Quimby becomes first woman to fly the English Channel
On this day in US history, Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly the English Channel on April 16, 1912. She took on this adventure right after becoming the…
James “Jim” Macone
James “Jim” Macone, 69, of Chetek, passed away on March 17. He is survived by his wife, Jana Macone; daughter, Audrey Macone; siblings, Robert Jr. Macone, Michael Macone, Christine Bruce,…
Ashley Fogal-Vangilder
Ashley Fogal-Vangilder, 39, of Hayward, passed away on April 12. An updated service for Ashley Fogal-Vangilder will be held at Longbranch Saloon and Eatery, in Minong, on Saturday at 3…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, April 16, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Thursday, April 16, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, April 16, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras hit the only ball out of the infield during a two-run rally in the eighth inning as the Brewers snapped a six-game skid with a…
Statewide tornado drills canceled for Thursday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There will be no statewide tornado drills today. Wisconsin Emergency Management cancelled the annual drills in light of recent severe weather that has impacted communities across…
Rural Boyceville domestic incident, standoff
BOYCEVILLE, Wis. (WJMC) — A standoff in rural Boyceville after a domestic incident last weekend ended with a man in custody. Sheriff Kevin Bygd said the incident started Sunday evening…
State Sen. Quinn seeking re-election
BIRCHWOOD, Wis. (WJMC) — Republican Senator Romaine Quinn, of Birchwood and representing the 23rd Senate District, announced he is seeking re-election this fall. He cited his work on tax relief…
Study using Wisconsin high schoolers looks at connection between fluoride and IQs
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WRN) — A new study led by the University of Minnesota investigated claims of a connection between fluoride in drinking water and lowered IQ in children. Professor Rob…
Democratic governor candidates, Roys, Hong, Crowley discuss health plans for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Seven Democratic candidates for governor discuss their health plans and vision for Wisconsin. “My plan is different from what the other candidates are offering. They’re resting…
DNR looking for next class of wardens
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for its next wardens. The DNR will accept applications for its 2027 conservation warden class from April 30th…