Steven “Elf” Elfers
Steven “Elf” Elfers, 62, of Almena, passed away on March 21. He is survived by his wife, Denise; children, Jacinda, Alexander, Paula, Brittany and Austin; brother, Michael Elfers; and sister,…
Active threat reported near Faith Community Church in Hudson, Tuesday morning
HUDSON, Wis. (WJMC) — Authorities in Hudson are advising the public to avoid Faith Community Church in Hudson. The Hudson Police Department and St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department, just after…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers suffered their first loss of the season Monday night, falling to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 at American Family Field. Young left‑hander Kyle Harrison was a bright…
Man allegedly brings firearm to Hayward High School
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — School officials in Hayward say a former student was arrested after he went on to school grounds with a firearm. The Hayward School District said on…
Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany wants to end vehicle emission testing in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany says he wants to end vehicle emissions testing in southeastern Wisconsin. He calls the program costly and time‑consuming, especially…
Evers vetoes federal school voucher expansion for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic Governor Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that would have required Wisconsin to expand its private school voucher program. The Republican controlled Legislature passed the…
Baldwin encourages House vote on private equity housing ownership limits
WAUSAU, Wis. (WRN) — A bill to limit housing owned by large corporations. Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin is encouraging the House to take up a Senate passed measure that would…
Kangaroo that escaped from Necedah petting zoo returns home
NECEDAH, Wis. (WRN) — Chesney, the jean diaper wearing kangaroo, is back home in Juneau County. Chesney was spooked by a dog last week and jumped a fence at Sunshine…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A former student arrested with a firearm at Hayward High School on Friday; — Private school voucher expansion vetoed by the governor; —…
Katie Troyer
Katie Troyer, 83, of Stone Lake, passed away on March 27. The funeral service for Katie Troyer will be held at Northwoods Mennonite Church, in Hayward, on Monday at 10…