Local election coverage tonight with NWN
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — NorthwestNow.Net will bring you election coverage tonight, starting at 8 p.m., with results from the Republican and Democratic primaries for Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of…
Aug. 9 motorcycle crash rider named
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Authorities identify the man injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway 53 near Haugen on Sunday afternoon. The State Patrol said 43-year-old David W. Westerlund,…
New fact sheet highlights connections between youth vaping and mental health
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health has a new fact sheet which encourages parents to learn what modern vaping products look like. Director Linda Hall says many are designed…
Conservative group challenges Wisconsin’s online sports betting law
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A legal challenge to Wisconsin’s new online sports betting law. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has filed a lawsuit challenging the new online sports…
Prep work is the key to eating healthy on a budget, says UW Extension
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Trying to stay healthy on a budget or on SNAP benefits can be daunting, but it is do-able if you can spare the time. UW Extension…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Wisconsin’s primary election is today, with races for governor, congressional districts, state legislature and sheriff in the spotlight; — The motorcycle rider injured…
Robert “Bob” Cree
Robert “Bob” Cree, 53, passed away on July 22. The graveside service for Robert Cree will be held at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Spooner, on Thursday at 11…
Ronald Posta
Ronald Posta, 79, of Barron, passed away on August 8. He is survived by his brothers, Gerald Posta, Duane Posta and Allen Posta; and sisters, Sharon Posta and Beverly Posta.…
Scott Skolweck
Scott Skolweck, 63, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on February 4. He is survived by his partner, Michelle Robotka; sons, Pete Lozano and Mike Lozano; and siblings, Rick, Mark, Kim…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
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Serious injury from motorcycle crash on Highway 53 near Haugen on Sunday
HAUGEN, Wis. (NWN) — A motorcycle crash on Highway 53 near Haugen left one man in critical condition on Sunday afternoon. The state patrol said a 43-year-old Sarona man was…