H. John Eggert
H. John Eggert, 70, of Barron, passed away on July 18. He is survived by his wife, Linda Eggert; son, Luke Eggert; and daughter, Amanda Eggert. The celebration of life…
14th Amendment adopted
On this day in US history, after three-quarters of US states ratified the bill, the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the US, was…
Phillips Fire of 1894 starts
This week in Wisconsin history, the clear-cutting by the lumber industry left massive debris behind, and on one dry summer in 1894, a huge fire would break out, bigger than…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, July 28, 2026
(San Francisco, CA) — Tyler Mahle and three Giants relievers slammed the door on Brewers hitters in Monday night’s 3-0 shutout. Milwaukee was held to three scattered singles in the…
Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
APPLETON, Wis. (AP / WRN) — A tornado has struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing widespread damage and power outages. The National Weather Service confirmed Monday afternoon’s tornado in Winnebago County. Cities…
Dems debate tonight in race for Wisconsin governor
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Tonight is the first and only debate in the run up to the August 11 primary election for Wisconsin governor. The five Democratic candidates will participate…
Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor’s race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Early in-person voting is beginning in swing state Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor, with a democratic socialist trying to overcome the incumbent governor’s pick. Democrats…
Washburn CTH I reopen to traffic near Minong
MINONG, Wis. (NWN) — Washburn County Highway I, west of Minong, is open to traffic. The project to replace the Pokegema Dam was completed this July. Paving operations will be…
Be aware of back to school shopping scams
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection is reminding Wisconsin students and parents to carefully check online retailers before making purchases for the school year.…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, July 28, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Areas around Appleton were devastated by a tornado on Monday; — Early in-person voting starts today for the August primary election and a…