SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, May 11, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — Brice Turang slammed the first walk-off home run of his career, giving the Brewers a 4-3 win and a sweep of the weekend series over the Yankees.…
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Chetek to consider sale of city ball field
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — A proposal to sell the Chetek City Ball Field, known as Denny Overby Field, in downtown Chetek, will be discussed and considered by the Chetek City…
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Rusk County cyber attack investigation update
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — More information on the investigation into last month’s cyberattack targeting Rusk County’s government website. County officials said some personal information of a limited number of people…
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FBI allegedly starts investigation into 2020 election
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The FBI is reportedly opening an investigation into Wisconsin’s handling of the 2020 presidential election. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports an FBI agent interviewed Wisconsin Elections…
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IKEA to open second Wisconsin store in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Furniture and some famed meatballs are coming to Madison. IKEA is set to open a store on Madison’s west side. This will be IKEA’s second store…
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Keep away from lone fawns this spring, says DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As fawns start appearing across Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding you to not step in and help if you see one on its…
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AM NEWSCAST – Monday, May 11, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Chetek to consider selling the city ball field; — A limited number of people were affected by last month’s cyberattack of Rusk County’s…
DetailsTranscontinental railroad completes, unifying US
On this day in US history, the presidents of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads met in Utah to drive the last ceremonial railroad spike that connected the line…
DetailsBrian Wirth
Brian Wirth, 73, of Ridgeland, passed away on May 3. The service for Brian Wirth will be held at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Prairie Farm, on Monday at…
DetailsWoodrow Wilson proclaims the first Mother’s Day
On this day in US history, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation that established the first national Mother’s Day on May 9, 1914. The idea for the special day…
DetailsRobert Haddick
Robert Haddick, 96, of Springbrook, passed away on April 23. The memorial Mass for Robert Haddick will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Hayward, on Monday at 11…
DetailsAllied Nations Worldwide Celebrate V-E Day
On this day in US history, the United States, along with other Allied countries, celebrated the first Victory in Europe Day on May 8, 1945. Cities across the Allied countries…
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