Chippewa Falls man arrested for sixth OWI
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — A Chippewa Falls man arrested Monday for his alleged sixth OWI. The State Patrol said 37-year-old Billy Oldenburg was pulled over for speeding on Highway…
Community Maps provide traffic safety resources for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There’s an online resource that anyone concerned about traffic safety in their community can access. Andi Bill is Associate Director of the Traffic Operations and Safety…
UPFRONT: State Senators weren’t consulted about proposed surplus spending deal
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Members of the Wisconsin State Senate say Governor Tony Evers and Republican leaders never discussed a proposed surplus spending deal with their members. Beloit Democrat Mark…
Realtors report shows April increases in home sales and prices
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin home sales – and prices — were up last month. The Wisconsin Realtors Association’s recently released April 2026 report shows sales of existing homes up…
Evers appoints Wild Rice Stewardship Council
A new effort to protect a historic Wisconsin natural resource. Wild rice is known as manoomin by the Ojibwe people who harvest on northern Wisconsin waterways. Governor Tony Evers has…
No grouse hunt this year, says WI DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There will likely be no hunting season for sharp-tailed grouse this year. The Wisconsin State Journal reports a Department of Natural Resources report shows a 22…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, May 26, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A Chippewa Falls man arrested for his sixth alleged OWI; — How safe is your road? New online maps show traffic safety and…
Andy Elmer
Andy Elmer, 77, of Amery, passed away on May 22. The funeral service for Andy Elmer will be held at Little Falls Lutheran Church in Amery, on Thursday at 11…
Stanley Lang
Stanley Lang, 19, of New Auburn, passed away on May 9. He is survived by his parents, Jergen and Jody Lang; and siblings, Chester, Arthur and Katheryn Lang. The Mass…
Eloise Anton
Eloise Anton, 96, of Amery, passed away on May 17. The funeral service for Eloise Anton will be held at East Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Wednesday at 11…
Kim Ritchie
Kim Ritchie, 71, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 16. He is survived by his wife, Vonnie Ritchie; sons, Jacob Ritchie and Dylan Ritchie; sisters, Jill Rivard, Polly Giese,…
Brian Rude
Brian Rude, 82, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 18. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Rude; son, Kelley Rude; and daughter, Kerry Horton. The celebration of life…