It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Emergency Management wants to make sure you know what to do in the event of severe weather. Public Information Officer Katie Rousonelos says you should…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, April 13, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — An election in Almena, decided by a coin flip last week; — The utility shutoff moratorium ends Wednesday; — Republican candidate for Governor,…
Diane Thompson
Diane Thompson, 79, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 3. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Thompson; children, Tammy Will, Teresa Ptacek and Brian Thompson; and sisters, JoAnn…
Daniel Fjelstad
Daniel Fjelstad, 64, of Cameron, passed away on April 1. He is survived by his mother, Betsy Fjelstad; sister, Kathleen Behnke; and brother, Eric Fjelstad. The funeral service for Daniel…
Darlene Kringle
Darlene Kringle, 93, of Barron, passed away on April 8. She is survived by her stepsons, Eugene Kringle and Wendell Kringle; and sister, Adele Chaffin. The funeral service for Darlene…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, April 10, 2026
https://northwestnow.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-10-Friday-Funeral-Announcements.mp3
SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, April 10, 2026
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, April 10, 2026
https://northwestnow.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-10-Friday-Sports.mp3
One person dead after officer-involved shooting in Chippewa Falls Thursday morning
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Chippewa Falls. The Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation says just before 11 a.m. on…
Jeeps crash near Shell Lake, driver charged
SHELL LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A crash near Shell Lake involving two Jeeps has resulted in charges for one driver. The State Patrol said a Jeep Wrangler failed to yield…
Wisconsin rolls out plan for $31 million in opioid settlement funds
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is rolling out a plan to use $31 million in opioid settlement funds to combat opioid misuse across the state.…
Evers signs Dreamers work bill into law
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill signed into law by Governor Tony Evers gives legal immigrants more options at finding work. The bill passed the Legislature earlier this month. It…