SPORTSCAST – Friday, April 17, 2026
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Six tornadoes confirmed from earlier this week, more severe storms possible today
TWIN CITIES, Minn. (WRN) — The National Weather Service confirms six tornadoes touched down across southern Wisconsin this week, with the possibility of more severe weather on the way. NWS…
Dunn County Sheriff Bygd seeking re-election
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WRN) — Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bygd is seeking re-election. He made the announcement Wednesday, for his intent to run for a third term. Bygd said he was…
Evers pens letter to Wisconsin’s congressional delegation over AI regulations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is urging Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to oppose federal limits on state AI laws. In a letter this week, Evers responded to President Donald…
Baldwin’s ‘For the Fans’ Act could help frustrated fans
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — An increasingly complicated and frustrating sports TV landscape has Senator Tammy Baldwin proposing the “For the Fans” Act. The Wisconsin Democrat wants to decrease consumer TV…
State Senate Dems promote their ‘Affordable Wisconsin’ agenda
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, state Senate Democrats are proposing affordability legislation. Affordability is high on the agenda in Madison, and Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein says this…
New invasive plant spreading across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There’s a new invasive plant you’re being asked to watch for this spring. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is warning about invasive fig buttercup spreading across the…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, April 17, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Six tornadoes this week confirmed by the National Weather service; — Dunn County’s Sheriff running for re-election; — Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for…
Harriet Quimby becomes first woman to fly the English Channel
On this day in US history, Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly the English Channel on April 16, 1912. She took on this adventure right after becoming the…
James “Jim” Macone
James “Jim” Macone, 69, of Chetek, passed away on March 17. He is survived by his wife, Jana Macone; daughter, Audrey Macone; siblings, Robert Jr. Macone, Michael Macone, Christine Bruce,…
Ashley Fogal-Vangilder
Ashley Fogal-Vangilder, 39, of Hayward, passed away on April 12. An updated service for Ashley Fogal-Vangilder will be held at Longbranch Saloon and Eatery, in Minong, on Saturday at 3…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, April 16, 2026
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