Death at UW-Stout likely result of an accident, say police
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — Police are investigating the death of a man on the campus of UW-Stout, in Menomonie. UW-Stout Police Department identified the victim as Mason D. Barth, and…
Share the road with animal-drawn vehicles
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Drivers are being reminded to slow down and share Wisconsin roads this spring. The Wisconsin State Patrol says crashes involving animal-drawn vehicles remain a serious concern.…
DNR warns of high fire risk, suspends burn permits
MADISON, Wis. (WRN / WJMC) — Burn permits are being suspended across Wisconsin as fire danger remains very high. Despite record flooding across parts of the state, the Department of…
Ag Tourism Association launching a new digital passport
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WRN) — A new digital passport is giving travelers a different way to explore Wisconsin this summer. The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association is launching its new Destinations Pass…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, May 5, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Police investigate what they are calling an accidental death at UW-Stout; — Drivers, watch out for and share the road with animal-drawn vehicles,…
National Guard Murders Four Students at Kent State
On this day in US history, National Guardsmen who were called in to keep the peace at an anti-war protest on Kent State’s campus killed four students and wounded nine…
Earthquake Strikes Wisconsin
This week in Wisconsin history, a strong earthquake shook a 3,000-mile area in Southeastern Wisconsin on May 6, 1947. Despite the magnitude being a near 3.8, there was little damage,…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, May 4, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, May 4, 2026
(Washington, DC) — The Brewers lost a Sunday game in Washington, 3-2, despite a strong start by Logan Henderson. The Nationals avoided a sweep of the three-game weekend series by…
SPORTSCAST – Monday, May 4, 2026
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Driver arrested for fifth OWI after striking multiple road signs on Hwy. 53
TREGO, Wis. (WJMC) — A Hayward man arrested for a fifth OWI charge at a Trego bar after allegedly running over multiple road signs. The State Patrol said 65-year-old Raymond…
Southbound Hwy. 53, CTH I closed at Chetek overpass overnight Monday
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — An overnight road closure for southbound Highway 53 at Chetek is scheduled. The Wisconsin DOT says the southbound lanes of Highway 53 at the County Highway…