Getting kids involved in spring cleaning can teach life-long skills
Spring cleaning can be tough, especially for kids who might not want to get rid of their things. UW Health pediatrician Megan Yanny says parents can model that behavior. “So…
DPI adding literacy coaches to schools across state
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state’s Department of Public Instruction announces a major new investment in literacy coaches. DPI will place literacy coaches in 50 public schools and four private…
Wisconsin DNR says don’t disturb white-tailed deer fawns
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Leave white-tailed deer fawns alone. That’s the advisory from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The agency says if you find a fawn, don’t touch or…
Lovin’ the Lake contest kicks off today
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Lovin’ the Lake Giveway from WJMC, WKFX and WAQE returns. This year’s top prize is a new Sylvan pontoon with a 40-horsepower motor, a trailer,…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, May 8, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Events raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous peoples; — New EMS training is reducing the number of overdose deaths; — Leave white-tailed…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, May 7, 2026
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SPORTSCAST – Thursday, May 7, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, May 7, 2026
(St. Louis, MO) — The Brewers claimed a split of their rain-shortened two-game series at St. Louis with a 6-2 victory Wednesday afternoon. Reliever Aaron Ashby got the win by…
Driver killed in vehicle-versus-farm equipment crash in Cameron
CAMERON, Wis. (WJMC) — A driver was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving an SUV and large farm equipment. Cameron Police Chief Anthony Engel said the crash happened just…
Police around Wisconsin warn about behavior connected to ‘Paranoia’ game
FRANKLIN, Wis. (WRN) — Police around Wisconsin raise concerns about a game being played by high school students. Monday morning, police in Franklin conducted a high-risk traffic stop after the…
Motorists need to be on alert for deer
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Stay alert on the road as deer crashes spike in late spring and early summer. May and June bring increased activity as deer seek places to…
Four-way stop at Allen Street, West Avenue intersection
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A change to the intersection of West Allen Street and West Avenue in Rice Lake. Rice Lake Police Department says drivers should be aware the…