Labor Leader Jimmy Hoffa Reported Missing
On this day in US history, James Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, was reported missing after failing to return home on July…
Janet Trcka
Janet Trcka, 84, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 23. She is survived by her children, Kathey Riley, Jim Trcka and Jerry Trcka; brother, Don Fuhrman; and sister, Jean…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, July 31, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, July 31, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, July 31, 2026
(Anaheim, CA) — The Brewers continue a stretch of series against teams with losing records. Rookie Shane Drohan starts tonight’s (Friday’s) series opener against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim.…
Physical altercation near Grantsburg leaves woman injured, man and dog dead
GRANTSBURG, Wis. (NWN) — A man is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot, following a disturbance that left a woman injured and a dog dead, police say. Burnett County Sheriff Tracy…
Tips lead to arrest of burglary suspects, return of stolen items
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Tips from the public have led to the arrest of three burglary suspects in Rice Lake. This week, police were investigating the burglary of a…
Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites could be impacted by new federal Medicaid work requirements
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin residents who rely on BadgerCare Plus could be affected by new federal Medicaid work requirements. Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten…
Barnes is out of race for Wisconsin governor
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes is out of the race for Wisconsin governor, dropping the news on social media Thursday. Barnes’ announcement follows release of a…
State appeals court overturns ruling striking down Act 10
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) A state appeals court overturns a lower court ruling that struck down Wisconsin Act 10. The Second District Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned a ruling from…
Almena Fun Days 2026
ALMENA, Wis. (NWN) — It’s Almena Fun Days today and tomorrow. This evening, there is the tractor pull, with registration at 5 p.m. and pull at 7 p.m. Tomorrow morning,…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, July 31, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A man is dead following an altercation in rural Grantsburg; — Rice Lake burglary suspects identified with help from the public; — New…