Bear attacks woman near Comstock on Saturday
COMSTOCK, Wis. (WJMC) — A black bear attacked a woman near Comstock this weekend. The Department of Natural Resources said the 69-year-old woman was attacked around 2 p.m. on Saturday…
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Air quality drops once again
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Air quality is once again poor across much of Wisconsin. Shifting weather patterns are once again pushing smoke from Canadian wildfires into the state, lowering air…
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UPFRONT: Rep. Steil wants immigration fixed instead of offering amnesty, says there’s plenty of jobs for Medicaid patients
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil says there are plenty of chances for people on Medicaid to find work. Speaking to WISN’s UPFRONT, the Janesville Republican said he…
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Iowa State University finds ‘legal deserts’ in 15 Wisconsin counties
MADISON, Wis. (WRN/WJMC) — A new study classifies 15 Wisconsin counties as “legal deserts” with insufficient attorneys to represent private clients. David Peters, a rural sociologist at Iowa State University,…
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Barron County Fair opens early for extra night of fun for kids
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — An extra night of fun at the Barron County Fair. The Barron County Fair officially opens Wednesday in Rice Lake. The public is invited to…
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Wisconsin candle company raising funds victims of Texas floods
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin candle company is raising funds for those affected by the floods in Texas. Door County Candle Company has created a special, vanilla-scented candle…
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AM NEWSCAST – Monday, July 14, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A bear attacked a woman near Comstock on Saturday; — Bad air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the state; —…
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Highway 40 closed for railroad crossing work
EXLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — The Highway 40 railroad crossing in Rusk County will be closed starting Monday. The CN Railroad is reconstructing the crossing and there will be a detour.…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, July 11, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, July 11, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, July 11, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong powered the Chicago Cubs to an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins with two home runs. This marks his fifth multi-homer game of the season.…
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County Highway B reopened after Washburn County washouts
SHELL LAKE, WIS. (WJMC) — Updates to road repairs to washouts in Washburn County. County Highway B, near Sawyer Creek Road, west of Shell Lake, is now open. Both culvert…
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