Goats on the loose in Barron
BARRON, Wis. (NWN) — This story is “goat-ed.” Six goats are on the lam after escaping from the Equity Livestock Auction barn in Barron last week. Barron Police Chief Joe…
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State Patrol aerial traffic patrols in Chippewa County today
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (NWN) — The State Patrol is conducting aerial patrols for traffic violations. Today, State Patrol planes will be flying over Highway 29 in Chippewa County. From the…
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DSPS distributes more than $38 million to Wisconsin fire departments
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services more than $38 million to fire departments across the state as part of the Wisconsin 2% Fire Dues…
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Wisconsin DOJ announces settlement with Enbridge for pipeline leak
MADISON, Wis. (NWN) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a $275,000 settlement with Enbridge. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action against the company for an alleged violation…
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Pheasant numbers are up, grouse drumming down, says DNR
MADISON, Wis. (NWN) — Grouse and pheasant populations surveys are in from the DNR. The agency said pheasant sightings were above the five-year average for the third year in a…
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Clear Lake Heritage Days Friday preview
CLEAR LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Heritage Days is this weekend. Today, there are city-wide garage sales and a craft fair. June Dairy Month is celebrated with free ice cream, milk…
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AM NEWSCAST – Friday, June 26, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Kid you not, goats are on the loose in Barron; — State Patrol is doing aerial enforcement today in Chippewa County; — Fire…
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David Broome
David Broome, 70, of Cumberland, passed away on June 21. He is survived by his siblings, Audrey Javener, Mary Townsend and Don Broome. The funeral service for David Broome will…
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, June 25, 2026
(Cincinnati, OH) — A narrow 6-5 decision Wednesday night gave Milwaukee a sweep of the three-game series at Great America Ballpark. Cincinnati loaded the bases in the ninth with one…
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SPORTSCAST – Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Couple accused of dealing meth after traffic stop in St. Croix Falls
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. (NWN) — A traffic stop and K-9 sniff led to the arrest of two people who are accused of possessing distribution quantities of methamphetamine. St. Croix…
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Driver arrested for 7th OWI, passenger charged with suspected meth dealing
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Rice Lake police say a driver and passenger were arrested late Saturday night following a traffic stop and K9 sniff alerting to possible illegal narcotics.…
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