2026 Barron County Fair Thursday preview
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — At the Barron County Fair today: Free gate admission until 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., adults are $6 and kids are $3. This morning there…
Experts urge caution as e-bike and e-scooters gain popularity
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming much more popular, and UW Health Dr. Nicholas Kuehnel calls youth injuries involving them a looming crisis. “The bottom line is…
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down 2018 lame duck law restricting settlement spending
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down a law restricting how the state’s Attorney General may use money from legal settlements. Justices on Friday ruled 5 –…
Red Cross issues critical appeal for blood donors
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The American Red Cross declares an emergency blood. Laura McGuire is Regional Communications Manager for the Red Cross Wisconsin Region. “Go and give blood. Our donation…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, July 16, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Air quality remains ‘very unhealthy’ or ‘hazardous’ for due to wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Canada; — Victim details released from the double…
Fred Huwe
Fred Huwe, 83, of Hayward, passed away on July 7. The memorial service for Fred Huwe will be held at Ascension Episcopal Church, in Hayward, on Saturday, at 11 a.m.…
Zebulon Pike leads expedition across American Southwest
On this day in US history, Zebulon Pike, the army officer who led an exploring party in 1805 to find the source of the Mississippi River, set off on a…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, July 15, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American…
Poor air quality alerts from wildfire smoke
TWIN CITIES, Minn. (AP / NWN) — Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S.…
2026 Barron County Fair, Wednesday preview
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — The Barron County Fair opens today. This morning there is the junior small animal show at 10 a.m. This afternoon, the junior cat show at…