Utility shutoff moratorium ends Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Time is running out for Wisconsin utility customers who are behind on their bills to get help. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin says the annual…
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Tiffany pledges DHS & Medicaid audit if elected
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany talks health care. “We have to start with transparency. Only through that can we have greater choice and competition. Other…
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Native students can now wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Native students can now wear traditional tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies. A new law signed by Governor Tony Evers bars public and charter schools from…
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Regents say Rothman was unwilling to make needed changes in UW System
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol on last week, Universities of Wisconsin System Regents told their side of the story following the firing of President Jay Rothman. Called on…
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It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Emergency Management wants to make sure you know what to do in the event of severe weather. Public Information Officer Katie Rousonelos says you should…
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AM NEWSCAST – Monday, April 13, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An election in Almena, decided by a coin flip last week; — The utility shutoff moratorium ends Wednesday; — Republican candidate for Governor,…
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Diane Thompson
Diane Thompson, 79, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 3. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Thompson; children, Tammy Will, Teresa Ptacek and Brian Thompson; and sisters, JoAnn…
DetailsDaniel Fjelstad
Daniel Fjelstad, 64, of Cameron, passed away on April 1. He is survived by his mother, Betsy Fjelstad; sister, Kathleen Behnke; and brother, Eric Fjelstad. The funeral service for Daniel…
DetailsASPCA is founded in NYC
On this day in US history, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is founded in New York City on April, 10 1866. Founded by Henry Bergh,…
DetailsDarlene Kringle
Darlene Kringle, 93, of Barron, passed away on April 8. She is survived by her stepsons, Eugene Kringle and Wendell Kringle; and sister, Adele Chaffin. The funeral service for Darlene…
DetailsFUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, April 10, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, April 10, 2026
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.…
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