Johnson now chairs Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Wis. (WRN) — As Ron Johnson assumes the chairmanship of the US Senate’s Budget Committee following the death of Lindsey Graham, the Wisconsin Republican tells FOX Business his priorities.…
New income guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New income guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals in Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated income eligibility limits for free and reduced-price meals…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, July 23, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Chippewa County district attorneys speak out against the sheriff; — A reminder to keep kids safe on off-road vehicles; — A majority of…
Dorothy DeFlorian
Dorothy DeFlorian, 90, of Cameron passed away on January 21. The Mass of Christian burial for Dorothy DeFlorian will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Rice Lake, on…
Frederick “Fritz” Poppe
Frederick “Fritz” Poppe, 86, of Seeley, passed away on July 7. The memorial service for Frederick Poppe will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Hayward, on Saturday at 11…
James Kallenbach
James Kallenbach, 86, passed away on July 6. The memorial service for James Kallenbach will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Spooner, on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Marceline “Toodie” Thompson
Marceline “Toodie” Thompson, 86, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 19. She is survived by her children, David Thompson, Peter Thompson, Robert Thompson and Jane Thompson. The Mass of…
Richard “Dick” Robinson
Richard “Dick” Robinson, 91, of Prairie Farm, passed away on July 11. He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Debby Gander; sons, Donald, Dennis, David and Darrel Robinson; and…
Theresa Karpowicz
Theresa Karpowicz, 91, passed away on July 20. The Mass of Christian burial for Theresa Karpowicz will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Hayward, on Thursday at 11…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, July 22, 2026
https://northwestnow.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-07-22-Wednesday-Funeral-Announcements.mp3
SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, July 22, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — New York Mets rookie left-hander Zach Thornton and three relievers shut out the Brewers on four singles Tuesday night, 4-0. That ended Milwaukee’s four-game winning streak. Another…
RLPD asking for help identifying three burglary suspects
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Rice Lake Police say three suspects broke into and burglarized a business in Rice Lake the early morning of June 26. Two male suspects and…