SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, Aug. 11, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Isaac Collins hit a solo homer off Mets closer Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to nine games…
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Overturned trailer collides with, kills motorcycle rider
FREDERIC, Wis. (WJMC) — A motorcycle rider is dead following a crash with a trailer pulled by a pickup. The State Patrol said the crash happened just before 3:15 p.m.…
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Back to school shopping tips
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — School is right around the corner for Wisconsin high school and college students. Marquette University marketing professor Alex Milovic offers a tip for students doing their…
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Evers signs handful of bills into law
Governor Tony Evers signs bills into law, vetoes others. 17 bills were signed into law Friday by the Democratic governor, including one that would allow specially qualified nurses to establish…
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Keep young wildlife wild
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds you to keep young wildlife wild this time of year. Captive Wildlife Health Specialist Jenna Fastner says don’t assume…
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AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Aug. 11, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A motorcycle rider dies after colliding with an overturned trailer near Frederic; — Tips for parents and students for back to school shopping;…
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Sandra Prosecky
Sandra Prosecky, 76, of Balsam Lake, passed away on July 31. She is survived by her husband, Bill Morse; children, Tommy Colbert Jr., Cindy Gutz and Brent Colbert; stepchildren, Tami…
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James Volz, 76, passed away on August 2. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughter, Adrienne; son, Lucas; and sisters, Susan Seymour and Patricia Macho. The visitation and gathering…
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Robert “Bob” Buckner, 76, of Cumberland, passed away on July 30. He is survived by his sons, Tim Buckner and Marc Buckner; daughter, Alicia Cromey; and sisters, Barbara Nelson and…
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Haugen Fun Days this weekend
HAUGEN, Wis. (WJMC) — It’s Haugen Fun Days this weekend. Tomorrow morning is the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with music by Moonshine Alibi at the fire station, raffle baskets, a kolaches…
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PM NEWSCAST – Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A heat advisory today for Burnett, Sawyer and Washburn counties; — Today, find fun and a rodeo at the Rusk County Fair; —…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
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