SPORTSCAST – Friday, July 3, 2026
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AM NEWSCAST – Friday, July 3, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A “swatting” call locks down Rice Lake’s Marshfield Medical Center on Thursday. — A River Falls man dies in a motorcycle accident. —…
Jean Whitney
Jean Whitney, 98, of Eau Claire, passed away on June 12. She is survived by her children, Mary Hauck. Cindy Beranek, David Whitney, Lorie Holt, Tom Whitney and Amy Gonyea.…
President Johnson signs Civil Rights Act
On this day in US history, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the historic Civil Rights Act into law in a nationally televised ceremony at the White House on July 2,…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, July 2, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, July 2, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell went 4-for-4 with a double, triple, and an RBI in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Cincinnati. Milwaukee goes for the sweep this afternoon…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, July 2, 2026
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9-year-old drowns at Balsam Lake water park
BALASM LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — A child drowned at an outdoor water park in Western Wisconsin on Tuesday. Polk County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders were called to Campfire Cove…
Man in jail attempts to arrange hit on ex
BARRON, Wis. (NWN) — Details about an alleged hit a man tried to arrange from jail. On Monday, 44-year-old Tyler J. Crotteau, of Rice Lake, was charged in Barron County…
4th of July Fireworks aren’t so fun for our pets
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The 4th of July is a challenging time for pets and their owners. Animal shelters typically see a 30 to 60 percent spike in lost pets…
Northern Wisconsin tribe wants oil line project shut down after industrial spill
ASHLAND, Wis. (WRN) — A northern Wisconsin tribe says a recent leak on an oil pipeline project requires its shutdown. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa want Canadian…
Seven local DNR service centers are now appointment-only
MADISON, Wis. (NWN) — Seven DNR locations in Northern Wisconsin are not available for in-person service without appointment. The Department of Natural Resources is reminding Wisconsinites that DNR locations in…