Wisconsin Mobilizes Thousands for Spanish-American War
This week in Wisconsin history, after the announcement of the start of the Spanish-American War a week prior, Wisconsin was ordered to mobilize soldiers for the war effort on April…
DetailsRemembering the Sultana Steamship Explosion
On this day in US history, a steamboat named Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, killing 1,700 passengers on April 17, 1865. Over 2,300 total passengers boarded the…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, April 27, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Monday, April 27, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, April 27, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Brewers avoided a weekend sweep by Pittsburgh behind the strong pitching of Kyle Harrison Sunday. He blanked the Pirates on one hit over seven innings with…
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St. Croix Tribal police arrest two during search warrant
SIREN, Wis. (WJMC) — The St. Croix Tribal Police Department says two people were arrested for methamphetamine possession during a search warrant on Saturday. The arrests were made at a…
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Grassmann running for Rusk County sheriff
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County Sheriff Phil Grassman is running for sheriff. He was appointed to the position in April 2024 by Gov. Tony Evers. Grassmann cited his 23…
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New report shows voters showing signs of referendum fatigue
Wisconsin voters are showing signs of referendum fatigue. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows support for school district referendums continues to slide. In the April 7 election,…
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New report finds racial disparities remain in Wisconsin’s prison population
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new Wisconsin Policy Forum study finds Blacks remain overrepresented in Wisconsin’s prison population. “Cross Examination” is a comprehensive review of not just corrections but Wisconsin’s…
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Spongy moth treatment beginning in May
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Aerial spongy moth treatments across the state will start in May. Residents in eight western Wisconsin counties may hear loud, low-flying planes shortly after sunrise on…
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AM NEWSCAST – Monday, April 27, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Two people arrested for meth possession after a search warrant by St. Croix Tribal Police on Saturday; — Rusk County Sheriff Phil Grassmann…
DetailsAnn Krisik
Ann Krisik, 88, of Amery, passed away on April 7. The Mass of Christian burial for Ann Krisik will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Amery, on Tuesday…
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