Patricia Becker
Patricia Becker, 80, of Cameron, passed away on August 3. The service for Patrica Becker will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, in Cameron, on Friday at 1 p.m. Visitation…
Fern Magnusson
Fern Magnusson, 94, of Hayward, passed away on July 4. The Mass of Christian Burial for Fern Magnusson will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Hayward, on Saturday…
SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
(Milwaukee, WI) — Brewers starter Logan Henderson won his sixth straight game in Tuesday night’s 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh. Henderson limited the Pirates to a pair of runs on four…
Explosion outside residence injures three in Stanley
STANLEY, Wis. (NWN) — Three people were injured by an explosion in Stanley in Chippewa County on Monday evening. Stanley Police Chief Lance Weiland said officers were called to a…
Evers sends letter to Trump administration over changes to SNAP program
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers opposes proposed changes to the SNAP food assistance program. In a letter to the Trump administration the Democratic governor asks it to rescind…
Healthcare workers urging lawmakers to create BadgerCare public option
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — With more people struggling to afford healthcare, Wisconsin doctors are urging lawmakers to create a BadgerCare public option. Family physician Dr. Kristen Dall-Winther practices in the…
Federal judge stops school grant cuts while Wisconsin lawsuit proceeds
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A federal judge stops the White House from terminating school mental health grants. Wisconsin was one of 15 states to sue the Trump Administration after it…
Make sure you have right ID to vote next week
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Make sure you have the right ID to vote next week. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds residents who don’t already have an approved photo ID…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Three people injured by an explosion in Chippewa County on Monday evening; — Changes to SNAP benefits could impact low-income families, seniors and…
JoEllyn Ackley
JoEllyn Ackley passed away on June 13. The graveside service for JoEllyn Ackley will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, in Hayward, on Wednesday at 3 p.m. A celebration of life…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
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