FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, July 30, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, July 30, 2026
(San Francisco, CA) — Giants catcher Daniel Susac broke a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the third inning, leading San Francisco to a 16-3 rout of the Brewers…
Silver Alert issued for Menomonie man
MENOMONIE, Wis. (NWN) — A Silver Alert for a missing Menomonie man. Authorities said 66-year-old Blaine Crawford was last seen Saturday evening walking near Wilson Creek, in Menomonie. He is…
Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge in Wisconsin has ruled that voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state’s primary election are not allowed to void those…
Hong lead grows in latest MU poll of Dem primary voters
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A new Marquette Law School Poll shows increasing support for a candidate in the Democratic primary for governor. State Representative Francesca Hong increased her support to…
Online ‘prediction market’ pushes back against Elections Commission statement not to bet on elections
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Kalshi pushes back as the Wisconsin Elections Commission warns voters not to bet on elections. Commissioners issued statements this month reminding people that it is illegal…
Cyclospora Outbreaks Present Unique Challenges for Investigators
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WRN) — A food safety expert says cyclospora outbreaks can be harder to solve than those involving bacteria like salmonella. University of Minnesota professor Dr. Craig Hedberg says…
Dallas-area solar project opposed by local farms
DALLAS, Wis. (WRN) — A town hall meeting on a proposed utility-scale solar project in the Dallas area is being held Friday evening. The event is hosted by Republicans; Congressman…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, July 30, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A Silver Alert for a man missing in Menomonie; — A judge says absentee voters cannot recast their ballots; — Polling shows State…
Benefit, GoFundMe for Devern Bender family
BARRON, Wis. A benefit meal is tonight at Rolling Oaks for a Barron man who died in a tragic accident earlier this month. 36-year-old Devern Bender is survived by a…
NASA created
On this day in US history, Congress passed legislation officially establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on July 29, 1958. This civilian agency is responsible for coordinating America’s…
Verity Zesiger
Verity Zesiger, 5, of Exeland, passed away on July 25. She is survived by her parents, Seth and Ashley Zesiger; and brother, Lyle Zesiger. The funeral service for Verity Zesiger…