Barbara Rostad
Barbara Rostad, 83, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on February 3. The funeral service for Barbara Rostad will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Friday at 2…
John Rust
John Rust, 78, of Dallas, passed away on February 11. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Rust; daughter, Caitlin Johnson; sons, Robert Rust, David Rust and James Rust; and…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Gov. Tony Evers gives his last State of the State Address tonight; — Today, there are a handful of local primary elections; —…
Sheriff talks about ICE activity in Barron County on Feb. 8
BARRON, Wis. (WRN) — We asked Barron County Sheriff Jodi Kummet about immigration enforcement earlier this month. Last week, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department said immigration enforcement agents were in…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
(Columbus, OH) — For the first time in three months, the Badgers are back in the Top-25. Wisconsin takes that number-24 ranking on the road for a conference game at…
Evers to deliver 8th and final State of the State Address
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Gov. Tony Evers is set to deliver the annual State of the State Address tonight. Wisconsin’s two-term Democratic governor, who’s not seeking reelection in November, will…
Local, nonpartisan primary election Feb. 17
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Today is election day with some local, non-partisan primary elections for local municipalities. It will narrow the field down to two candidates for each elected…
Evers to sign bill codifying grooming and establishing penalties
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill defining grooming and establishing criminal penalties in state statute is ready for the governor’s signature. His office confirms Governor Tony Evers will sign the…
Warm weather, rain, cause changes to some Birkie events
CABLE, Wis. (WJMC) — Some American Birkebeiner events have been moved due to this week’s warmer temperatures. Event officials said the Birkie Trail is in great shape, but potential rain…
WI DPI announces Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
Wisconsin is recognizing the people who make your children’s walk to school safe this week. It’s Crossing Guard Appreciation week. State superintendent of schools Dr. Jill Underly says it’s important…