Wisconsin part of multi-state lawsuit against Google
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Google is set to pay seven hundred million dollars to settle a multistate antitrust lawsuit that includes Wisconsin. A federal court says it will approve the…
Marquette Poll shows increased opposition to AI, data centers
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Sentiment against AI and data centers continues to grow in Wisconsin. Marquette Law School poll director Charles Franklin says polling last year showed an even split…
DHS unveils action plan to continue addressing Wisconsin’s mental health crisis
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Improving access to mental health care in rural Wisconsin is a priority in the state’s new action plan. Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson says…
WPS extending peregrine falcon naming contest
WESTON, Wis. (WRN) — Popular demand is keeping a Wisconsin falcon naming contest alive a little longer. Wisconsin Public Service is extending voting until Sunday, May tenth, to name peregrine…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A sizable amount of meth and cash found during a search warrant in rural Cameron; — Diesel reaches a record high in Wisconsin;…
Bernice “Bee” Klawiter
Bernice “Bee” Klawiter, 86, of Chetek, passed away on April 23. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Klawiter; children, Roger Klawiter, Jerry Klawiter, Dee Dee Crowley and Tricia Grover;…
Rodney Eklund
Rodney Eklund, 77, of Amery, passed away on May 1. The funeral service for Rodney Eklund will be held at First Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Friday at 11 a.m.…
Dorothy “Bonnie” Richter
Dorothy “Bonnie” Richter, 80, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 23. She is survived by her husband, Donald “Sonny” Richter; sons, Brent Richter, Kori Richter and Chad Richter; and…
Jeannette Wintrone
Jeannette Wintrone, 82, of rural Barron, passed away on April 26. The funeral service for Jeanette Winterone will be held at New Scandinavia Lutheran Church, in rural Dallas, on Friday…
LaVerne “Vern” Volovsek
LaVerne “Vern” Volovsek, 79, passed away on May 3. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Wendy Hable, Jodi Arrowood and Sara Fouts; and siblings, Jack Volovsek and Peggy…
Joan Erickson
Joan Erickson, 97, of New Auburn, passed away on May 4. She is survived by her children, Margie Baker, Barbie Taylor, Dick Erickson, Ginny Erickson, Joe Erickson, Mary Erickson, Micki…
Cheese Louise reopens in new building after 2024 fire
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A local cafe has reopened. A fire in October 2024 burned down the home of Cheese Louise Sandwiches and Agonic Brewing Company. A new building…