FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, April 29, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) —Sal Frelick hit a solo shot to end Milwaukee’s stretch of seven straight games without a homer and Tyler Black went 3 for 5 with three RBIs as…
SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Robbery, stabbing at bank in River Falls
RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — A bank employee was stabbed with a knife during an alleged attempted robbery at a River Falls bank on Tuesday. River Falls Police said a…
Second challenge to Wisconsin’s congressional maps rejected
MADISNO, Wis. (WRN) — A second challenge to Wisconsin’s congressional maps has been dismissed by a panel of judges. A three-judge Circuit Court panel has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s…
Colon is second liberal judge in 2027 state Supreme Court race
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A second liberal judge enters the next race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón announced Tuesday. Colon was appointed by Governor Tony Evers…
Wisconsin putting more money towards healthcare worker training
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is putting new money toward training healthcare workers. Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced Tuesday more than $410,000 in grants…
Keep safety in mind when spring cleaning
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Keep safety in mind if you’re letting your kids help with any spring cleaning. UW – Health pediatrician Dr. Megan Yanny says: “What kind of spring…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, April 29, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An attempted robbery and a stabbing at a River Falls bank on Tuesday; — A panel of judges rejects a lawsuit challenging the…
Union Captures New Orleans
On this day in US history, Union troops officially took possession of New Orleans on April 28, 1862. The capture of the major southern city was a massive blow to…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Norma Henneman
Norma Henneman, 100, of Bloomer, passed away on April 21. The memorial service for Norma Henneman will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Bloomer, on Friday at 11…