SPORTSCAST – Thursday, April 2, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, April 2, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Brewers exploded for six runs to break a 2-2 tie Wednesday afternoon, beating Tampa Bay 8-2. A two-run single by Christian Yelich put Milwaukee ahead. Brice…
Washburn County employee arrested on child pornography possession charges
SHELL LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A Washburn County employee has been arrested on suspected possession of child pornography. In a press release, the county board chair confirmed there was a…
K9 finds drugs, driver arrested in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — Cumberland Police said a traffic stop last Friday led to the recovery of a sizable amount of suspected illegal narcotics. Authorities said 56-year-old Christopher Wright, of…
Elections Commission says it may be too late to mail your absentee ballot
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you still haven’t turned in your absentee ballot for the Spring Election, don’t put it in the mail. The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday reminded…
WisDOT launches anti-distracted driving campaign
MAYVILLE, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds drivers “Buckle Up, Phone Down.” April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and this year’s WisDOT campaign brings back public…
Thirteen snowmobile fatalities reported in 2025-’26 season
There were 13 fatalities in Wisconsin’s now concluded snowmobile season. That’s according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fatal Crash Summaries for this year and 2025. The crashes occurred…
DNR looking for volunteers to monitor endangered species
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Help protect Wisconsin’s endangered species. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help monitor rare and endangered species across the state in 2026.…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, April 2, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A Washburn County employee arrested for child pornography possession; — Drop off your absentee ballot, don’t mail it now, says election officials; —…
Jean (Nevin) Balliette
Jean (Nevin) Balliette, 88, of Oconomowoc and formerly of Island Lake, passed away on March 24. She is survived by her daughter, Roxanne Daily; and son, Rod Balliette. The funeral…
Thelma Betzold
Thelma Betzold, 86, of Amery, passed away on March 26. The funeral service for Thelma Betzold will be held at Congregational Church, in Amery, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visitation…
US Troops Land in Okinawa for World War Two
On this day in US history, after the loss of nearly 116 planes, 50,000 US troops landed on the southwest coast of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. The troops on…