Evers announces new violence prevention grants
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New state grants are intended to prevent violence in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention on Monday announced nearly $15 million…
Tuesday is National Ag Day
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Today is National Agriculture Day. There’s a number of challenges facing Wisconsin’s local agriculture producers and businesses. “Right now, prices that farmers are paying for things…
Be sure your lawn care service is right for you, says Consumer Protection
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Before you hire someone to landscape that freshly thawed lawn, make sure you’re getting what you pay for. It’s time to start thinking about lawn care…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, March 24, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Local agencies get violence prevention grant funding; — The state joins a lawsuit against the USDA — It’s National Agriculture Day today; —…
Mary Lou Porter
Mary Lou Porter, 96, of Amery, passed away on November 11, 2025. The funeral service for Mary Lou Porter will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, in Amery, on…
John Richter
John Richter, 103, passed away on March 21. He is survived by his children, James, John, Connie and Patrick. The Mass of Christian burial for John Richter will be held…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, March 23, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Bones Hyland scored 23 points, Jaden McDaniels had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Celtics 102-92 to snap an 18-game losing streak in Boston. Ayo Dosunmu…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, March 23, 2026
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Baldwin man arrested by State Patrol with fifth OWI charge
WILSON, Wis. (WJMC) — A Baldwin man accused of his fifth drunk driving offense. The State Patrol said 52-year-old John L. Carpenter was pulled over Sunday afternoon after a caller…
Evers vetoes ‘Red Tape Reset’ package
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers vetoes “Red Tape Reset” legislation. The Democratic governor on Friday issued vetoes on four bills that sought to limit rulemaking by state agencies.…
Microsoft to stop NDAs over data centers with local governments
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Microsoft will stop using nondisclosure agreements with local governments during early data center development. The company announced last week it’s moving away from NDAs, which it…