AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, May 26, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A Chippewa Falls man arrested for his sixth alleged OWI; — How safe is your road? New online maps show traffic safety and…
Andy Elmer
Andy Elmer, 77, of Amery, passed away on May 22. The funeral service for Andy Elmer will be held at Little Falls Lutheran Church in Amery, on Thursday at 11…
Stanley Lang
Stanley Lang, 19, of New Auburn, passed away on May 9. He is survived by his parents, Jergen and Jody Lang; and siblings, Chester, Arthur and Katheryn Lang. The Mass…
Eloise Anton
Eloise Anton, 96, of Amery, passed away on May 17. The funeral service for Eloise Anton will be held at East Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Wednesday at 11…
Kim Ritchie
Kim Ritchie, 71, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 16. He is survived by his wife, Vonnie Ritchie; sons, Jacob Ritchie and Dylan Ritchie; sisters, Jill Rivard, Polly Giese,…
Brian Rude
Brian Rude, 82, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 18. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Rude; son, Kelley Rude; and daughter, Kerry Horton. The celebration of life…
Kenneth Bowen
Kenneth Bowen, 69, of Cumberland, passed away on January 23. He is survived by his daughters, Shawna Demes and Shannon Wylie; brothers Steve Bowen and Craig Bowen; and sister, Diane…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, May 22, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, May 22, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — The performance of top Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt is pushing the team to bring him up. Sports Illustrated points out that the team’s current starting shortstop, Joseph…
If getting on the water this holiday weekend, keep safety in mind
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re planning on hitting the water this Memorial Day weekend and over the summer, make sure to keep safety in mind. Here’s advice from Wisconsin…
Federal court blocks Trump administration from accessing WI voter rolls
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A federal court has blocked the US Department of Justice from accessing Wisconsin’s voter files. Judge James Peterson on Thursday dismissed an attempt by the Trump…
Wisconsin to get $94.3 million to facilitate lead line replacement
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New federal funding will assist Wisconsin communities to replace lead water service lines. Wisconsin will receive $94.3 million through the EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund,…