Polaris plant in Osceola to close by next January
OSCEOLA, Wis. (WRN) — Polaris announces when it will be closing its plant in Osceola. The recreational vehicle manufacturer announced Monday that the plant in rural Polk County will be…
High participation in Adopt-A-Highway program prompts safety reminder
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — High participation in Wisconsin’s Adopt-A-Highway program prompts a driver safety reminder. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports a record number of Adopt‑A‑Highway volunteers are out this…
Wisconsin suing online prediction markets over alleged illegal sports gambling
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is suing online prediction markets on allegations of facilitating illegal sports betting in Wisconsin. Attorney General Josh Kaul says Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, and Crypto.com…
DPI releases Schools of Recognition list
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is celebrating standout success stories. DPI has announced that 95 schools statewide earned Schools of Recognition honors for the 2024–25…
April is Financial Literacy month
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — April is Financial Literacy month. Financial literacy isn’t just about investing; it’s about making informed decisions and avoiding scams. The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, April 24, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Saturday’s Patriot Palooza celebrates veterans and supports veteran-centered charities; — Polaris is closing its Osceola plant by next January; — Drivers, keep an…
Scott Powell
Scott Powell, 49, of New Auburn, passed away on March 24. He is survived by his mother, Rose Powell; son, Cole Powell; daughter, Alyssa Brabec; and sisters, Brenda Bowe, Lisa…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, April 23, 2026
(Detroit, MI) — The Brewers scored first, but the lead didn’t last long. Detroit used strong pitching and a pair of home runs to claim a 5-2 victory Wednesday. That…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Statewide wildfire danger despite last week’s rain
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A high threat of wildfires across Wisconsin. Despite last week’s heavy rains across much of the state, 70 Wisconsin counties had high or very high wildfire…
Eau Claire man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking pounds of meth
An Eau Claire will serve 10 years in federal prison for trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine. Earlier this month, a federal judge sentenced 41-year-old Jason Bloedow. He pled guilty January…
State Supreme Court weighs whether voter eligibility records should be public
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court is weighing whether voter eligibility records should be public. The court heard arguments Tuesday concerning whether records identifying people found incompetent to…