DNR reminding you to be aware of black bear encounters
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding you to be bear aware as black bears emerge from their winter dens. As warmer weather draws more…
AM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, April 7, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — It’s election day, with local races, referenda and the state supreme court election on ballots; — The Wisconsin Elections Commission works to keep…
Jeremiah Edwards
Jeremiah Edwards, 92, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 25. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Wardell; and stepchildren, LaVar Lashmett, Greg Leach, Rebecca Sadowski. The funeral service…
SPORTSZONE – Monday, April 6, 2026
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Monday, April 6, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, April 6, 2026
Ryan Rollins scored 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a triple-double from Memphis’ Rayan Rupert to outlast the Grizzlies 131-115 in a Sunday afternoon matchup of short-handed, lottery-bound teams.Rupert…
Evers vetoes tips & overtime tax deductions bills
Governor Tony Evers on Friday vetoed Republican authored bills to provide state income tax deductions on tips and overtime. In his veto message on overtime, the Democratic governor said he…
Evers begins process of issuing first commutations in more than 25 years
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is starting the process of issuing the state’s first commutations in more than 25 years. Evers announced Friday he’s creating a new advisory…
Wisconsin joins multi-state lawsuit challenging Trump’s executive order on voting
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Friday joined a coalition of 22 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s…
Keep your distance from wild animals this spring
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — While it might be tempting to get close and take photos, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding you to keep your distance from animals…
New state law defines antisemitism in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new, highly debated new state law codifies a definition of antisemitism in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers signed the legislation last week. “It’s a definition. This…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, April 6, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A veto means no state tax deductions for tips or overtime; — The governor looks to start issuing prison commutations; — Wisconsin joins…