La Nina weather pattern could mean unpredictable winter weather
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A La Nina climate pattern could mean a return to what feels like a normal Wisconsin winter this year. “We’ve had such a string of relatively…
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Helping homeless veterans presents complex challenges
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Helping homeless veterans in Wisconsin presents many challenges. Quentin Hatfield is Executive Director of the nonprofit Wisconsin Veterans Network “The homeless situation has improved slightly with…
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WIAA launches new initiative targeting inappropriate behavior
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new initiative targeting inappropriate behavior at high school athletic events in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has launched the ““Hear It? See It? Report…
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AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Oct. 27, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A driver injured in a crash north of Hudson earlier this month, has died; — A more normal but unpredictable, La Nina, winter…
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Catherine “Cathy” Grilli
Catherine “Cathy” Grilli, 71, of Chandler, Arizona, and Birchwood, passed away on October 19. She is survived by her husband, Thomas “Tom” Grilli; children, Deanna Adams, Christina “Tina” Meador and…
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Philip Hellendrung, 97, of Barron and formerly of Ridgeland, passed away on October 22. He is survived by his sons, Ronald; Steven and Thomas. The funeral service for Philip Hellendrug…
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Thomas Merth
Thomas “Swamp” Merth, 86, of Turtle Lake, passed away on October 15. He is survived by his children, Lori Moen; Terry Merth, Kimberly Eder and Cheryl Bussewitz; and siblings, Betty…
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Joyce Myers, 99, of Barron, passed away on October 14. The funeral service for Joyce Myers will be held at Salem Lutheran Church, in Barron, on Tuesday at 11 a.m.…
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10. The Chargers snapped a skid of three…
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St. Louis based chain will acquire Festival Foods
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (WRN) — A regional supermarket merger is finalized. Missouri based Schnuck Markets’ holding company, the 1939 Group, has completed acquisition of Wisconsin-based Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers.…
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DPI Secretary Jill Underly a no show at Capitol hearing
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Following a report by the Capitol Times alleging that the Wisconsin Department of Instruction mishandled investigations into alleged teacher sexual misconduct and grooming, state Superintendent Jill…
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Lawmakers discuss medical cannabis bill
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican lawmakers are again introducing legislation to allow for medical cannabis in Wisconsin. Tomahawk State Senator Mary Felzkowski says people should have access to medical marijuana…
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