AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, April 2, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A Washburn County employee arrested for child pornography possession; — Drop off your absentee ballot, don’t mail it now, says election officials; —…
Jean (Nevin) Balliette
Jean (Nevin) Balliette, 88, of Oconomowoc and formerly of Island Lake, passed away on March 24. She is survived by her daughter, Roxanne Daily; and son, Rod Balliette. The funeral…
Thelma Betzold
Thelma Betzold, 86, of Amery, passed away on March 26. The funeral service for Thelma Betzold will be held at Congregational Church, in Amery, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visitation…
US Troops Land in Okinawa for World War Two
On this day in US history, after the loss of nearly 116 planes, 50,000 US troops landed on the southwest coast of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. The troops on…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Brewers used late offense to knock off Tampa Bay, 6–2, Tuesday night at American Family Field. Milwaukee was held hitless for more than four innings by Rays ace Shane…
Subject in custody after bomb threat made at Hudson church
HUDSON, Wis. (WRN) — Police responded to a church in Hudson for a bomb threat. Hudson Police said Faith Community Church reported receiving a written bomb threat to the church…
Three judge panel can’t rule on Wisconsin congressional map
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A judicial panel cannot act on Wisconsin’s congressional district map. WisPolitics reports that a three-judge panel ruled on Tuesday that it lacks authority to overturn a…
Evers vetoes bills he says target LGBTQ youth
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers vetoes five bills relating to LGBTQ youth. In a press release from his office, Evers said he marked International Transgender Day of Visibility…
Child abuse mandatory reporting bill vetoed by Evers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The governor on Friday, vetoed a bill requiring child welfare agencies to report suspected child abuse. The bill’s author, Republican State Senator Romaine Quinn, said there’s…
UPFRONT: WILL prepares to sue the state over online betting bill
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A conservative law firm says it’s ready to sue Wisconsin if a bill allowing for sports betting is signed into law. Wisconsin Institute for Law and…