AM NEWSCAST – Monday, April 6, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A veto means no state tax deductions for tips or overtime; — The governor looks to start issuing prison commutations; — Wisconsin joins…
Kyle Kelley
Kyle Kelley, 63, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and formerly of Rice Lake and Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on March 27. He is survived by his wife, Kim; sons, Joshua and…
Confederate Capital of Richmond is Captured
On this day in US history, the capital of the Confederacy fell to the Union on April 3rd, 1865. One of the most significant signs that the Civil War was…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, April 3, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, April 3, 2026
(Kansas City, MO) — The Brewers will try to keep the momentum of a strong start to the 2026 season going when they play on the road for the first…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, April 3, 2026
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash in debate
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The candidates for Wisconsin’s open Supreme Court seat sparred in a rescheduled, Thursday night debate. The two candidates debated over Wisconsin’s abortion ban. Conservative candidate Maria…
We Energies, WPS seek rate hikes over next two years
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service want to raise residential electric bills again. The parent company of the utilities submitted its request to the Public Service…
Clean Wisconsin joining lawsuit against Trump administration over coal plant pollution limits
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Clean Wisconsin is suing the Trump administration over the rollback of pollution limits for coal plants. The suit targets the repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics…
Phoney jail bail phone scams reported
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — Scammers pretending to be from the sheriff’s office are trying to defraud people with phoney bail or bond money demands. Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bygd said…
Ruby’s Pantry ends operations
NORTH BRANCH, Minn. (WJMC / WRN) — Ruby’s Pantry, a regional food pantry in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and North Dakota has shut down. The charity said after 23 years, the…
Evers and DWD award worker training grants
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers announces worker training grants. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development are awarding more than $1.5 million in worker training grants through…