Democrat David Crowley ends campaign for governor
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – The field of Democrats running for Wisconsin governor is now down to five. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley ends his campaign. In a statement released Wednesday…
Hannah Dugan draws fine but no prison time in federal obstruction case
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) – No prison time for former Judge Hannah Dugan. In U.S. District Court on Wednesday, federal Judge Lynn Adelman ordered the 66-year-old former Milwaukee County judge to…
VP Vance accuses Evers of fraud, pushes for election investigation, and endorses Tiffany during Milwaukee speech.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) – Vice President JD Vance says he wants to continue investigating alleged election fraud in Wisconsin. Speaking at Milwaukee’s Air National Guard base on Wednesday, Vance says…
Wisconsin settles lawsuit with John Deere over right to repair
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – Wisconsin is part of a multi-state settlement against John Deere over farmer’s right to repair their own tractors and equipment. Attorney General Josh Kaul says Deere…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, July 9, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — The Spooner Rodeo will feature big-name contestants — Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley ends his campaign for governor — Former Judge Hannah…
Tom Carlson
Tom Carlson, 74, of Dayton, IA, and formerly of Amery, passed away on June 10. The celebration of life for Tom Carlson will be at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery,…
Brendan Madsen
Brendan Madsen, 31, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 29. He is survived by his parents, Tasha Meinke and Eugene Madsen; sisters Gianna Deacon and Gretchen Madsen; and step…
Geraldine LaGesse
Geraldine LaGesse, 77, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on June 18. She is survived by her siblings, Ralph Ramseier, David Ramseier, and Sandy Nelson; and adopted siblings, Jim Irwin and…
Karen Linnell
Karen Linnell, 73, of Comstock, passed away on June 23. She is survived by her husband, Jim; children Eric Linnell and Amy Cain; and siblings, Jim Dick, Jo Brewer, and…
Betty Blihovde
Betty Blihovde, 83, of Barron, passed away on July 4. She is survived by her sons Steve and Rod Blihovde and brother, Chuck Conrad. The funeral service for Betty Blihovde…
DAILY FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, July 8, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 in seven strong innings, Christian Yelich drove in a pair of runs and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the St.…