SPORTSCAST – Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Twin Cities area man dead in Douglas County off-road vehicle crash
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WRN) — A Minnesota man dies in a northern Wisconsin ATV crash. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are investigating last Saturday afternoon’s…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, June 18, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A fatal ATV-UTV crash in Douglas County last weekend; — Democrats push for wins in the senate, assembly and Governor’s office; — Clayton’s…
Hesselbein talks governor’s race and Trump at WisPolitics event
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If Democrats pick up a trifecta in November by winning the governor’s race and picking up majorities the Wisconsin Legislature, Senate Democratic leader Dianne Hesselbein promises…
Baldwin questions Trump deal to end his Iran war
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — US Senator Tammy Baldwin says President Trump’s statements about a deal to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz don’t hold water. “The…
Clayton Cheese Days kicks off June 19
CLAYTON, Wis. (NWN) — The 59th annual Clayton Cheese Days kicks off Friday. The Medallion Hunt is underway with clues at Citizens State Bank page on Facebook. On Friday, there…
Green Bay Packers refute comments made by Rep Fitzgerald over broadcasting rights
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — The Packers refute a Wisconsin Congressman’s challenge to the NFL ‘s broadcast agreement. 5th District Republican Scott Fitzgerald wants Congress to reexamine the 1961 Sports…
New grant initiative hopes to strengthen financial literacy education
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new grant initiative hopes to strengthen financial literacy education. The Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Financial Institutions are offering a total of…
James “Big Jim” Warner
James “Big Jim” Warner, 61, of New Auburn, passed away on June 1. He is survived by his children, Samantha Warner, Kyle Warner and Samantha Crawford; and brother, Tony Warner.…
William “Bill” Suech
William “Bill” Suech, 84, of Cumberland, passed away on June 8. He is survived by his wife, Katy Suech; and daughter, Holli Maines. The celebration of life for William Suech…
Nathan Wehe
Nathan Wehe, 40, of Chetek, passed away on May 21. The celebration of life for Nathan Wehe will be held at Chetek Lanes Event Center and Pizzeria on Saturday from…
Rose (Snell) Frisch
Rose (Snell) Frisch, 93, passed away on April 17. The memorial service for Rose Frisch will be held at Spider Lake Church, in rural Hayward, on Saturday at 11 a.m.…