Wounded soldiers evacuated from the Little Big Horn by steamboat
On this day in US history, wounded soldiers from the infamous Battle of the Little Big Horn were evacuated by steamboat from the Far West on June 30, 1876. Despite…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Brewers spotted Cincinnati a three-run lead, then came from behind to grab a 5-3 victory Monday night at home. Joey Ortiz belted an eighth-inning homer with…
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Three killed in UTV versus pickup crash
WEBSTER, Wis. (NWN) — Three UTV riders are dead after a crash Saturday evening in Burnett County. Sheriff Tracy Finch said a UTV was hit by a Dodge pickup just…
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Air quality advisory issued by the DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN / NWN) — It’s not only the heat that’s going to be an issue this week: smoggy air is also moving into the region. The Department of…
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Child Care Bridge Payments program ends this week
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s Bridge Payments program for childcare providers expires this week, and Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Executive Director Ruth Schmidt says that’s going to make finding care…
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Joint contractor bid chosen for Blatnik Bridge replacement
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WRN) — A contractor is chosen to replace a vital bridge linking Duluth and Superior. The Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation departments last week announced a joint $930 million…
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Mt. Telemark Village, Hayward Power Sports recognized for outdoor tourism
HAYWARD, Wis. (NWN) — Two area businesses were recognized for as leaders in tourism. The Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards, held for the second time, honors businesses and organizations for…
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AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Three riders killed in a UTV collision with a pickup near Webster last weekend; — The DNR issues an air quality advisory for…
DetailsUS World Cup team upsets England in matchup
On this day in US history, an American team full of mainly amateur footballers defeated a far-superior England opponent at the World Cup on June 29, 1950. Nicknamed “Miracle on…
DetailsCircus World Museum Opens
This week in Wisconsin history, the Circus World Museum opened in Baraboo on July 1, 1959. Located on the 33-acre site that used to be the winter quarters for the…
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