AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, April 8, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A person was found dead near an abandoned vehicle in Rusk County on Friday; — The Democratic-backed supreme court candidate elected Tuesday; —…
April 7, 2026, election results
Results are shown only for races that are contested (more candidates than open seats). Candidates in the uncontested elections are the presumed winner. Polls close at 8 p.m. Results will…
John Wyatt
John Wyatt, 86, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 29. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Wyatt; and sons, Jeffrey and Michael; and sister, Susan Erickson. The funeral…
Richard “Dick” Hollar
Richard “Dick” Hollar, 87, of Comstock, passed away on December 10, 2025. The funeral service for Richard Hollar will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Cumberland, on Friday…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Garrett Mitchell lined a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the stumbling Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night, sending them to their eighth loss…
SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7 election day, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — In today’s election, along with the state supreme court race, there are local government and school board elections and a few referenda ballot questions. Polls…
Democrats hope to increase liberal control of battleground Wisconsin’s Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats are hoping to increase liberal control of the state Supreme Court in battleground Wisconsin in an election that has focused largely on abortion rights as…
Elections Commission is ready for the Spring Election, says Wolfe
It’s time for the Spring Election and the Wisconsin Elections Commission is ready to handle any irregularities. Administrator Meagan Wolfe says recent statements and executive orders from the White House…
Rothman could be fired as Regents meet on Tuesday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Board of Regents will meet today to consider the future of Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman. While a statement from Regent President Amy Bogost…
Tiffany says he’d bring back and sign no tax on tips & overtime bills
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican candidate for Governor Tom Tiffany says he’ll make good on a promise to sign no state tax on overtime pay or tips legislation, after both…