New Barron County Sheriff sworn in today
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Today, former state trooper Jodi Kummet is sworn in as Barron County’s newest sheriff. She was appointed to the position by Gov. Tony Evers. She will…
Tiffany not quite ready to announce if he’ll run for governor
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Will Northwest Wisconsin’s congressman, Tom Tiffany, run for Governor? Tiffany says is not quite ready to announce a decision on his political future. “I am going…
‘No comment’ from AG Kaul on if he’ll run for governor
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Attorney General Josh Kaul hasn’t decided on whether he’ll run for governor. The Democratic AG spoke to reporters at the State Capitol Friday. “No comments or…
UW Extension ending FoodWise programming
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — UW-Madison extension is winding down its FoodWise programming amid federal funding cuts. That follows passage of President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, which eliminated funding for…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, July 28, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A fatal motorcycle crash found Saturday morning in St. Croix County; — Rice Lake Police arrest a man wanted by US Marshals; —…
Don Knutson
Don Knutson, 82, of Barron, passed away on July 19. He is survived by his wife, Judy Knutson; son, Brad Knutson; daughters, Vicki Buck and Kris Knutson. The funeral service…
Jerald “Jerry” Solum
Jerald “Jerry” Solum, 67, of Cumberland, passed away on June 26. He is survived by his brother, Bob Solum. The memorial service for Jerald Solum will be held at Shell…
Richard Bauer
Richard Bauer, 81, passed away on July 15. He is survived by his wife, Diana Bauer; children, Sherry Hanson, Jamie Bauer and Tim Bauer; mother, Doris Ganske; and siblings, Dana…
Sister Claudine Balio
Sister Claudine Balio, 81, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 19. She is survived by Sister Jeanne Conzemius and the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of…
Richard Platson Jr.
Richard Platson Jr., 73, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 21. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Ann Platson; children, Pamela, Bruce, Henry, Tony and Chris; sisters, Francine,…
Raymond Kellogg
Raymond Kellogg, 94, of Cameron, passed away on July 21. The funeral service for Raymond Kellogg will be held at Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home, in Cameron, on Monday at 11:30 a.m.…
Rox Ann Nadeau
Rox Ann Nadeau, 74, of Bloomer, passed away on July 20. She is survived by her daughters, Robin Forss and Roberta Boleng. The funeral service for Rox Ann Nadeau will…