PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A deer and ATV collision leaves a man dead in Polk County; — Congressman Derrick Van Orden helped rescue a boy from a…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive victory over the NL Central…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
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Fatal ATV crash with deer in Polk County
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A man is dead after a deer and ATV collision in Polk County. The Sheriff’s Office said the ATV was driving east on 150th Avenue,…
Van Orden involved in rescue of 11-year-old crash victim in Iowa
OSCEOLA, Iowa (WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman aided in a roadside rescue over the weekend. Representative Derrick Van Orden was involved in the rescue of an 11-year-old boy near Osceola,…
Gov. Evers sidesteps Republican committee in implementing new regulations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is moving to implement new state rules without having to deal with a Republican controlled legislative committee. Wispolitics reports Evers sent a letter…
Wisconsin lawmaker proposes tax holiday for back-to-school shopping
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Western Wisconsin lawmaker wants to give families a tax break for back-to-school shopping. “The legislation that we’ve introduced will provide a three day tax holiday…
Rep. Tiffany wants DOJ to force Northwoods tribe to pay restitution for blocking roads
A Wisconsin congressman wants to force the Lac du Flambeau tribe to pay back money collected during a standoff over road access. 7th District Republican Tom Tiffany sent a letter…
Cumberland’s Rutabaga Festival starts Thursday
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — The Island City is all set for another year of Rutabaga Fest. Thursday through Sunday, Cumberland celebrates the 93rd Rutabaga Fest. During the four days, visitors…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A deer and ATV collision leaves a man dead in Polk County; — Congressman Derrick Van Orden helped rescue a boy from a…
Birgit Hanson
Birgit “Bee-Bee” Hanson, 93, of Hayward, passed away on February 27. A graveside service for Bee-Bee Hanson will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, in Hayward, on Friday at 12 p.m.