SPORTSCAST – Friday, May 1, 2026
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Barron County ATV/UTV trails open May 1
BARRON, Wis. (WRN) — Barron County ATV/UTV trails open today. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department reminds riders to be respectful of the landowners that allow trails to cross their property…
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CBS News replaced by Fox News on WJMC, WKFX, WAQE
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — WJMC, WKFX and WAQE in Rice Lake are now carrying Fox News Radio for national news broadcasts. The live news broadcasts air at the top…
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Burnett County board supervisor dies
A former Burnett County board member has died. County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs said county board supervisor Gary Lundberg passed away. He served on the board for 18 years, from 2006…
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Heavy rains have delayed some farmers start to planting season
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Heavy rain over the past few weeks has left fields saturated across much of the state, especially in low lying areas near rivers. Wisconsin farmers are…
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Governor’s Fishing Opener, Family Fishing Day in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis. (WRN) — Today, Gov. Tony Evers, members of his cabinet and other dignitaries are fishing on Nelson Lake, near Hayward for the 60th annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. It’s…
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UW-Madison announces new AI college
UW–Madison is launching a new college focused on computing and artificial intelligence. The university on Monday announced a 100‑million‑dollar donation and named the inaugural dean of its new College of…
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AM NEWSCAST – Friday, May 1, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — WJMC, WKFX, WAQE are now carrying Fox News Radio newscasts; — Barron County ATV trails open today; — A former Burnett County board…
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George Washington gives first Presidential Inaugural Address
On this day in US history, George Washington was sworn in as the first American president and delivered his first inaugural speech on April 30, 1789. The address was held…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, April 30, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, April 30, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — An early lead didn’t last long as the Brewers dropped a 6-2 decision to Arizona Wednesday night. Diamondback relievers set down the last 13 batters. Milwaukee jumped…
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