Bail bond scam calls reported in Dunn County
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — Another sheriff’s department is warning of scam calls involving fake jail bond fees. Sheriff Kevin Bygd said the callers pretend to be a jailer or bail…
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DWD looking for employers who go above and beyond for vets
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Employers that go above and beyond for veterans are being sought by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. During National Military Appreciation Month, DWD is inviting…
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Outspoken brewery owner enters race for governor
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WRN) — The owner of Minocqua Brewing company has entered the governor’s race. Kirk Bangstad announced his candidacy during a livestream from his brewery over the weekend. Bangstad…
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Wisconsin State Parks looking for volunteer campsite hosts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is looking for a few good volunteers at its campsites this summer. State Parks volunteer coordinator Janet Hutchens says there are…
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AM NEWSCAST – Monday, May 4, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A Hayward man arrested for OWI after running over multiple road signs near Trego; — Highway 53 overpass at County Highway I in…
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The Battle of the Coral Sea Begins
On this day in US history, the first modern naval engagement in history began on May 3, 1942. After having broken Japan’s secret war code, the US intercepted a transmission…
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Teena Downs, 66, of Chetek, passed away on April 27. She is survived by her children, James Ollinger, Johnny Rogers and Crystal Downs; sister, Jean Plummer; and brothers, Patrick Lane…
DetailsAllied Forces resolve argument over whether to deploy US troops on the Western Front
On this day in US history, a conference of Allied military leaders argued over whether or not to deploy US troops on the Western Front in World War I on…
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Bring life jackets if boating, know the regs for fishing opening weekend
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — It’s Wisconsin’s Fishing Opening weekend. DNR Conservation Warden Tim Ebert has reminders for anglers and boaters. “The big thing to keep an eye on is make…
DetailsEmpire State Building Dedicated
On this day in US history, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicated New York City’s Empire State Building on May 1st, 1931. In a symbolic show, President Hoover hit a button…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, May 1, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, May 1, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Brewers took the rubber game of a series against Arizona with emphasis Thursday afternoon, 13-1. Catcher William Contreras went 4-for-4 with his third home run and…
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