Local fireworks shows and events
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) – Grand fireworks shows are promised throughout the area for America’s 250th anniversary. In Rice Lake, a firework show will be displayed over the lake around…
WISDOT Reminders for the holiday
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds motorists to drive safely over the weekend. Triple A projects more than 1.4 million Wisconsinites could hit the road this holiday…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, July 3, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, July 3, 2026
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AM NEWSCAST – Friday, July 3, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A “swatting” call locks down Rice Lake’s Marshfield Medical Center on Thursday. — A River Falls man dies in a motorcycle accident. —…
Jean Whitney
Jean Whitney, 98, of Eau Claire, passed away on June 12. She is survived by her children, Mary Hauck. Cindy Beranek, David Whitney, Lorie Holt, Tom Whitney and Amy Gonyea.…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, July 2, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, July 2, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell went 4-for-4 with a double, triple, and an RBI in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Cincinnati. Milwaukee goes for the sweep this afternoon…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, July 2, 2026
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9-year-old drowns at Balsam Lake water park
BALASM LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — A child drowned at an outdoor water park in Western Wisconsin on Tuesday. Polk County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders were called to Campfire Cove…
Man in jail attempts to arrange hit on ex
BARRON, Wis. (NWN) — Details about an alleged hit a man tried to arrange from jail. On Monday, 44-year-old Tyler J. Crotteau, of Rice Lake, was charged in Barron County…
4th of July Fireworks aren’t so fun for our pets
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The 4th of July is a challenging time for pets and their owners. Animal shelters typically see a 30 to 60 percent spike in lost pets…