Ringling Brothers Perform First Circus Show
This week in Wisconsin history, the Ringling Brothers gave their first circus show performance in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on May 19, 1884. Six years later, the brothers, Al, Otto, Alf T.,…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, May 18, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, May 18, 2026
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Brewers lost for just the second time in the last 10 games when they dropped a 5-4 decision to Minnesota Sunday. The Twins built a 3-1…
SPORTSCAST – Monday, May 18, 2026
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Man arrested after allegedly carrying rifle, making threats at PF school
PRAIRIE FARM, Wis. (WJMC) — A man with a rifle was taken into custody Friday morning in Prairie Farm. Barron County Sheriff Jodi Kummet said callers reported a man with…
Small wildfires over weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — The state saw 40 wildfires burn 50 acres over the weekend that started with a Red Flag warning on Friday, but northwest Wisconsin avoided large fires.…
How last week’s bipartisan surplus deal fell apart
MADISION, Wis. (WRN) — Last week’s collapse of a $1.8 billion state surplus deal between Democratic Governor Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders highlights deep divisions inside both parties. “Congressman…
Tick activity starting earlier, more severe this spring
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Tick activity is starting earlier this year, and you need to be aware of symptoms of a bite. UW Health infectious disease physician Dr. Greg DeMuri…
Pabst ending production of Schlitz Beer, Verona brewing company making one last batch
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — “The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous” is getting one last batch. Pabst Brewing is closing its production line of Schlitz Beer after 177 years of production,…
79th Alice in Wonderland starts job in July
A new spokesperson promoting Wisconsin agriculture will begin duties in July. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has selected Anastasia Poull as Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland.…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, May 18, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A man arrested after allegedly carrying a gun and making threats at the Prairie Farm School; — A look into how the state’s…
Carol Johnson
Carol Johnson, 83, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 12. She is survived by her children, Jeff Johnson, Jim Johnson and Jane Johnson; sisters, Pat Sweet, Sandy Chartrand and…