Northwoods state forest turns 100 years old
BOULDER JUNCTION, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s largest state forest is turning 100 years old. WXPR in Rhinelander reports a celebration is planned this weekend for the centennial of the Northern…
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AM NEWSCAST – Monday, June 2, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A UTV crashed into a sheriffs deputy’s squad in Polk County; — Cuts to SNAP causes concern for small grocers; — and a…
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Betty Callander
Betty Callander, 96, of Cameron, passed away on May 20. She is survived by her daughters, Cary Clark and Cathy Hagen, and sons, Bill Callander and Dan Callander. A public…
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Robert Davis
Robert Davis, 95, of Cumberland, passed away on May 30. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Vig; and daughter, Diana Johnson. The funeral service for Robert Davis will be…
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Darrell “Charlie” Bowe
Darrell “Charlie” Bowe, 90, of Bloomer, passed away on May 27. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Bowe; children, Randy Bowe, Scott Bowe, Chris Moullet; Rick Bowe and Chuck…
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Donna Marek
Donna Marek, 89, of Bloomer, passed away on May 13. She is survived by her sons, Norman Marek and Mike Marek; daughters, Raylene Anderson and Donna Marek; and sister, Rita…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, May 30, 2025
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SPORTSZONE – Friday, May 30, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, May 30, 2025
HS Softball Regional Finals Rice Lake 10, Ellsworth 2 Northwestern 5, Spooner 4 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Right-handed reliever Joel Payamps has cleared waivers and been sent outright to the minor…
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Get ready for the hot weather this summer
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As warmer weather approaches, make sure to pay close attention to the health of you and your loved ones. The Department of Health Services is urging…
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Finance committee Democrats say funding for state’s professional licensing agency falls short
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, a difference of opinion on what constitutes adequate staffing for the state’s professional licensing agency. Milwaukee Democrat, Senator LaTonya Johnson said Joint Finance…
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You can’t go wrong with the Wisconsin classics this summer, says Tourism Sec.
If you’re looking for some summer travel plans, you can’t go wrong with the classics. Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers says there’s a reason Door County is such a popular…
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