State youth apprentice program breaks records
MADISON, Wis.(WRN) — Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program is breaking records yet again. Enrollment has hit an all‑time high for a fifth straight year. More than 12,100 high school juniors and…
Radio broadcast interruptions possible for tower work
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Tower work is being done at the studios this week. There may be interruptions to the broadcast on WJMC AM 1240, WJMC FM 96.5 and…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, April 28, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A vehicle caught fire after a crash on Highway 53 near Chetek on Sunday; — New rules say data center costs can’t be…
Sandra Ann Johnson
Sandra Ann Johnson, 85, of New Auburn, passed away on April 25. She is survived by her children, Cindy, Tammy, Greg and Terry. Per her wishes, there will be no…
Wisconsin Mobilizes Thousands for Spanish-American War
This week in Wisconsin history, after the announcement of the start of the Spanish-American War a week prior, Wisconsin was ordered to mobilize soldiers for the war effort on April…
Remembering the Sultana Steamship Explosion
On this day in US history, a steamboat named Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, killing 1,700 passengers on April 17, 1865. Over 2,300 total passengers boarded the…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, April 27, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, April 27, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, April 27, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Brewers avoided a weekend sweep by Pittsburgh behind the strong pitching of Kyle Harrison Sunday. He blanked the Pirates on one hit over seven innings with…
St. Croix Tribal police arrest two during search warrant
SIREN, Wis. (WJMC) — The St. Croix Tribal Police Department says two people were arrested for methamphetamine possession during a search warrant on Saturday. The arrests were made at a…
Grassmann running for Rusk County sheriff
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County Sheriff Phil Grassman is running for sheriff. He was appointed to the position in April 2024 by Gov. Tony Evers. Grassmann cited his 23…
New report shows voters showing signs of referendum fatigue
Wisconsin voters are showing signs of referendum fatigue. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows support for school district referendums continues to slide. In the April 7 election,…