Low wild rice harvest expected in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — It will likely be another poor wild rice harvest in Wisconsin. Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission wild rice coordinator Kathy Smith says a combination…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Authorities search for a missing man last seen around Balsam Lake; — Vice President JD Vance was in Wisconsin yesterday; — Shell Lake’s…
Donna Kellen
Donna Kellen, 99, of Bloomer, passed away on August 26. She is survived by her sons, Vernon Kellen Jr, Mike Kellen, Dan Kellen, Dennis Kellen and Tom Kellen; daughters, Debbie…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Brewers had to make last minute changes to their pitching staff Wednesday before they inevitably fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2. Right-hander Quinn Priester was scratched…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
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Lily Peters murder trial to get change of venue
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — A high-profile Chippewa County murder trial will not be heard by a local jury. Chippewa County Judge Steven Gibbs ruled Wednesday in favor of a…
BCSD says Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Now through Labor Day, police departments, sheriff’s offices and state patrol posts are increasing efforts to stop and prevent impaired driving with the annual Drive Sober…
Evers releases nearly $19 million in infrastructure grants
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WRN / WJMC) — The Evers administration is sending nearly $19 million to communities across the state for crucial infrastructure projects. Twenty-one communities are getting funding for projects…
Wisconsin Dems introduce legislation prohibiting concealed carry on Wisconsin campuses
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to prohibit concealed carry of firearms on Wisconsin college and university campuses. UW – Madison sophomore Nessa Bleill is…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The trial for Lily Peters’ murder will not be heard by a jury from Chippewa County; — The Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A $150 thousand Powerball ticket sold in Cornell; — Vice President JD Vance to visit La Crosse on Thursday; — Funds are available…