AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Postpartum Medicaid and dense breast cancer screening coverage approved by the State Assembly; — Ignition interlock device laws strengthened to curb repeat OWIs;…
Rodney Davis
Rodney Davis, 76, of Barron, passed away on January 27. He is survived by his wife, Pacida; sons, Carlos, Rodney and Forest; daughter, Jessica; brothers, Bill, Stuart, Scott and Kevin;…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
(New York, NY) — Four clutch free throws in the last 21 seconds helped heavily-favored St. John’s hold off upset-minded Marquette Wednesday night 76-70. The Golden Eagles’ fourth loss in…
WISDOJ reports rise in sextortion crimes against teens this year
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin has seen a rise in reported sextortion cases against teens. The Wisconsin Department of Justice says there have already been over 100 sextortion cases reported…
Republican lawmakers respond to ongoing property tax relief tax with Evers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Assembly Republican lawmakers say discussions are ongoing with Governor Tony Evers regarding property tax relief and education funding. “Our position is he should accept this deal.…
Evers touts school readiness program, student mental health
Governor Tony Evers is promoting expanded childcare services and student mental health as his term winds down. Following his State of the State address on Tuesday, the Governor visited a…
Veto expected for bill allowing lawsuits against doctors who perform gender affirming care on minors
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is expected to veto a bill which would allow doctors to be sued by people injured from receiving gender affirming care as minors.…
Evers promotes nuclear power & renewables in State of the State
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Tony Evers says Wisconsin should commit to renewable energy – and explore nuclear power options. In his State of the State address Tuesday night, the Democratic…
Wisconsin’s population growth slows over last year
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s population growth has slowed over the last year. As of July 2025, the state had just under 6 million residents, up about fifteen‑thousand from 2024,…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls trying to extort money; — The Wisconsin DOJ reports a rise in sextortion crimes against…
Eileen Edwards
Eileen Edwards, 96, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 14. Eileen is survived by her husband, Jerry Edwards; son, Gregory Leach; daughters, LaVar Lashmett and Rebecca Sadowski; stepdaughter Theresa…