SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, May 8, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs to lift the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Ruiz’s solo shot off…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, May 8, 2026
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Throughout May Indigenous people are raising awareness about their missing and murdered
HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — Indigenous peoples across North America are gathering this month to raise awareness about the disproportionate violence in their communities while demanding sustained response from authorities. The…
Wisconsin DHS credits new EMS training in reducing overdose deaths
Wisconsin health officials say new training for first responders is helping drive a sharp drop in overdose deaths statewide. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently wrapped up a first-of-its-kind…
Getting kids involved in spring cleaning can teach life-long skills
Spring cleaning can be tough, especially for kids who might not want to get rid of their things. UW Health pediatrician Megan Yanny says parents can model that behavior. “So…
DPI adding literacy coaches to schools across state
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state’s Department of Public Instruction announces a major new investment in literacy coaches. DPI will place literacy coaches in 50 public schools and four private…
Wisconsin DNR says don’t disturb white-tailed deer fawns
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Leave white-tailed deer fawns alone. That’s the advisory from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The agency says if you find a fawn, don’t touch or…
Lovin’ the Lake contest kicks off today
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Lovin’ the Lake Giveway from WJMC, WKFX and WAQE returns. This year’s top prize is a new Sylvan pontoon with a 40-horsepower motor, a trailer,…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, May 8, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Events raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous peoples; — New EMS training is reducing the number of overdose deaths; — Leave white-tailed…
First Japanese Immigrant arrives in the US
On this day in US history, a 14-year-old fisherman named Manjiro is believed to be America’s first Japanese immigrant after he arrived in the US on a whaling ship on…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, May 7, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Thursday, May 7, 2026
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