Health expert on the importance of a good night sleep
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A lack of sleep can affect much more than energy levels, especially for children. UW Health Dr. Casey Freymiller says parents may notice behavioral changes before…
Red Cross surveys reveal misconceptions about blood supply
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — National surveys reveal widespread misconceptions about the nation’s blood supply. Laura McGuire is Regional Communications Manager for the American Red Cross Wisconsin Region “One of the…
Evers endorses Crowley for Governor
DE PERE, Wis. (WRN) — It’s official: Tony Evers is endorsing in the race to succeed him. Governor Evers on Saturday announced he’s backing Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, July 21, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The Department of Workforce Development reports a sophisticated workers comp scam; — Expert tips say a good night’s sleep is more important than…
Ronald Harland
Ronald Harland, 82, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on June 15. He is survived by his daughter, Leanna Fitysimmons. The funeral service for Ronald Harland will be held at Skinner…
Anne Yeager
Anne Yeager, 56, of Weyerhaeuser, passed away on July 23. The funeral service for Anne Yeager will be held at World Harvest Church, in Rice Lake, on Thursday at 11…
Neil Armstrong becomes first American to walk on the moon
On this day in US history, American astronaut Neil Armstrong speaks these words to over a billion people 240,000 miles away at home: “That’s one small step for a man,…
Milwaukee Officials Arrest Jeffrey Dahmer
This week in Wisconsin history, Milwaukee officials confirmed that parts of and/or all of 11 bodies were recovered from an apartment belonging to a man named Jeffrey Dahmer on July…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, July 20, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, July 20, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, July 20, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — A walk-off home run by pinch hitter William Contreras gave the Brewers a 3-1 win and a sweep of the weekend series against the Marlins. Until that…
Air quality and heat advisory today, July 20
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — This morning’s air quality index was above 150 for much of the region, considered “unhealthy.” Today’s forecast shows some improvement, with levels dropping to 100…