Peggy Sue Cole
Peggy Sue Cole, 68, of Bloomer, passed away on April 21. She is survived by her mother, Rosella Rihn; sons, Kenneth Cole, Daniel Cole and Patrick Cole; and siblings, Carol…
Robert Ostrander
Robert Ostrander, 88, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 21. The celebration of life for Robert Ostrander will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake, on…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, April 24, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, April 24, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, April 24, 2026
(Detroit, MI) — The Detroit Tigers claimed the three-game series against the Brewers when first baseman Spencer Torkelson slammed a walk-off home run. Abner Uribe gave up the solo shot…
Patriot Pallooza is Saturday, April 25
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A local organization will honor veterans this weekend. The Rice Lake Moose Lodge will host Patriot Palooza this Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for…
Polaris plant in Osceola to close by next January
OSCEOLA, Wis. (WRN) — Polaris announces when it will be closing its plant in Osceola. The recreational vehicle manufacturer announced Monday that the plant in rural Polk County will be…
High participation in Adopt-A-Highway program prompts safety reminder
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — High participation in Wisconsin’s Adopt-A-Highway program prompts a driver safety reminder. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports a record number of Adopt‑A‑Highway volunteers are out this…
Wisconsin suing online prediction markets over alleged illegal sports gambling
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is suing online prediction markets on allegations of facilitating illegal sports betting in Wisconsin. Attorney General Josh Kaul says Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, and Crypto.com…
DPI releases Schools of Recognition list
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is celebrating standout success stories. DPI has announced that 95 schools statewide earned Schools of Recognition honors for the 2024–25…
April is Financial Literacy month
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — April is Financial Literacy month. Financial literacy isn’t just about investing; it’s about making informed decisions and avoiding scams. The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, April 24, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Saturday’s Patriot Palooza celebrates veterans and supports veteran-centered charities; — Polaris is closing its Osceola plant by next January; — Drivers, keep an…