Severe storm knocks down trees, power lines in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — The thunderstorm this morning blew down trees throughout Rice Lake, taking out power to some locations. The Rice Lake Police Department urged caution around those…
High temps raise risk of pavement buckling
MADISON, Wis. (NWN) — High temperatures through the week could result in buckled pavement and drivers should watch out. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says when the weather goes from…
Wednesday, Thursday Aquafest event preview
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Rice Lake Aquafest’s events continue with Aquabug clues today and tomorrow. Listen to WJMC, WKFX and WAQE or visit Aquafest social media or Aquafest website…
Superior council member will propose data center moratorium
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WRN) — More Wisconsin communities are enacting or considering data center moratoriums. The Superior Telegram reports Councilor Garner Moffat will propose a one-year moratorium on data centers. While…
Harley Davidson to bring some production back to Wisconsin, US
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Harley Davidson is bringing some production lines back to the US and Wisconsin. The company announced Tuesday that the Pan America, Sportster and Nightster model lines…
Wisconsin teens can get rewarded for safe driving
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin teenagers can get rewarded for safe driving habits through the Safe Roads Challenge. “Every time you drive using the app, it automatically tracks your driving…
Another record year for tourism in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Tourism spending in Wisconsin continues to increase. Governor Tony Evers says Wisconsin’s tourism industry hit new highs in 2025, with a record 117.99 million visitors, up…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, June 10, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — This morning’s storm brought down trees and cut power in parts of Rice Lake; — Watch out for buckled pavement with the heatwave…
Ruth “Ruthie” Sather
Ruth “Ruthie” Sather, 86, passed away on May 22. She is survived by her child, Tya Shomion; sister, Irene Haller; and brother, Pete Krostag. The celebration of life for Ruth…
Kim Miller
Kim Miller, 63, passed away on June 6. The graveside service for Kim Miller will be held at St. Matthew Cemetery, in Almena, on Friday at 11 a.m.
Huey Miller
Huey Miller, 89, of Amery and formerly of Prairie Farm, passed away on May 16. The funeral service for Huey Miller will be held at United Lutheran Church, in Prairie…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, June 8, 2026
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