Wednesday, Thursday preview at Washburn County Fair
SPOONER, Wis. (NWN) — The Washburn County Fair is underway. Horse Judging is this morning. Tomorrow afternoon and into the evening, there is judging for Goats, Sheep, Rabbits, Flowers and…
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Exciting events set for midweek at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WRN) — There are some exciting events coming this week at EAA AirVenture. Spokesman Dick Knapinski says they’ve got some first time flights landing on Wednesday. “We have…
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Evers makes emergency ruling on nurse educators
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is easing requirements for nursing instructors. To help address a growing nurse shortage in the state, Governor Tony Evers has approved an emergency rule allowing…
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AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, July 22, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Three suspects sought from a burglary last month in Rice Lake; — If you cast an early ballot, its not likely you can…
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James “Jim” McNamee
James “Jim” McNamee, 64, of Hayward, passed away on July 18. The memorial service for James McNamee will be held at Hayward Funeral Home on Friday at 1 p.m. Visitation…
DetailsSteven Quarders
Steven Quarders, 69, of Prairie Farm, passed away on July 8. The celebration of life for Steven Quarders will be held at the Ridgeland Community Center, on Friday from 11…
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Walter Hibbs
Walter Hibbs, 88, of Cumberland, passed away on July 17. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; son, Raymond “Razor” Hibbs; and sister, Sally Didde. The funeral service for Walter…
DetailsThe First Battle of Bull Run
On this day in US history, the first major land battle of the Civil War is carried out between the Union under General Irwin McDowell and the Confederate army under…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, July 21, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Brewers torched former teammate Freddy Peralta for three homers in Monday night’s 8-3 win at home. That gives Milwaukee the best record in Major League Baseball…
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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A warning about new workers comp scam
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A warning about a sophisticated new workers compensation scam. Fraudsters are posing as workers’ compensation agencies and luring their victims into fake online hearings through platforms…
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