Plane crash near Boyceville Airport
BOYCEVILLE, Wis. (WRN) — Two people were injured when a small, single-engine plane crashed in a field near the Boyceville airport on Sunday. Just after noon on Sunday, deputies and…
Teens arrested after theft, burglary spree in Burnett County
SIREN, Wis. (NWN) — Four teens were arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing a vehicle and an electric tricycle, and committing a series of alleged crimes in Siren, Danbury and Webster.…
New study shows Midwest, Wisconsin hit hard by tariffs
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — According to a new study from the Midwest Economic Policy Institute, Wisconsin has been hit particularly hard by tariffs and the trade war implemented by the…
Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are trying to convince voters that lawlessness under President Donald Trump is a major threat. However, past debates over crime and safety could undermine their message.…
Chetek Long Bridge construction starts Today, Aug. 3
Construction work to rehab the Long Bridge in Chetek starts today. The Wisconsin DOT announced last week the governor approved the $2.39 million project with Lunda Construction, of Black River…
UW System expect record number of Direct Admit offers this fall
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The UW System expects to send a record number of Direct Admit offers to Wisconsin high school seniors this fall. The Universities of Wisconsin plans to…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A small plane crashed Sunday near Boyceville; — Four teens arrested after a crime spree in Burnett County last week; — With a…
Clara Kallenbach
Clara Kallenbach, 98, of Hillsdale, passed away on July 24. She is survived by her children, Perry Kallenbach, Larry Kallenbach, Trudy Kallenbach, Lynn Kallenbach, Kathy Erickson, Steve Kallenbach, Roy Kallenbach…
Janet Trcka
Janet Trcka, 84, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 23. She is survived by her children, Kathey Riley, Jim Trcka and Jerry Trcka; brother, Don Fuhrman; and sister, Jean…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, July 31, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, July 31, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, July 31, 2026
(Anaheim, CA) — The Brewers continue a stretch of series against teams with losing records. Rookie Shane Drohan starts tonight’s (Friday’s) series opener against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim.…