DHS warning of impacts of federal cuts to Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has started to analyze how Wisconsin Medicaid members could be impacted by cuts at the federal level. Wisconsin Medicaid Director…
WI joins lawsuit against Trump administration over school funding
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin has joined another lawsuit against the Trump administration. Governor Tony Evers says the lawsuit is aimed at preventing Trump from cutting federal funding for Wisconsin’s…
Draft attendance exceeds expectations
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — Attendance at the NFL Draft in Green Bay beats expectations. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the final attendance for all three days of the draft…
Governor’s Fishing Opener is May 3
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — For nearly 60 years, the event aims to promote fishing and tourism in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Gov. Tony Evers said he got skunked by the weather…
Step into Wisconsin history with the History Maker’s tour
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You can step into Wisconsin history this summer. Wisconsin Historical Society Statewide Services Coordinator Mallory Hanson says the History Maker’s tour brings history directly to local…
DNR says be mindful of black bears emerging from hibernation
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Be mindful of black bears this spring. The Wisconsin Department of Resources says about 24,000 black bears are starting to emerge from hibernation in search for…
John “Jack” Nelson
John “Jack” Nelson, 90, of Birchwood, passed away on April 24. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Nelson; son, Stanley Nelson; daughter, Crystal Tovar; stepchildren, Cindy Lobitz, Carla Burchett…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, April 25, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Friday, April 25, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Friday, April 25, 2025
The Green Bay Packers did something in the first round of the NFL draft that they hadn’t done since 2002. The host team for this year’s NFL draft selected a…
Rice Lake hosts Governor’s Fishing Opener
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Barron County will be under the spotlight next weekend, with the annual fishing opener, May 2nd and 3rd. Rice Lake is host to the Wisconsin…