Assembly Republicans approve UI benefits changes
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly approve changes to Unemployment Insurance. If it passes the state Senate, the bill faces a likely veto from Democratic Governor Tony…
Statewide Operator’s Permit offers alternative to bartender’s license
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new state law offers an alternative to the traditional bartender’s license in Wisconsin. The Statewide Operator’s Permit is a new alternative to traditional operator’s licenses,…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, April 25, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Rice Lake hosts the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener next weekend; — Republican lawmakers push for changes to Unemployment Insurance; — Now available, a…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, April 24, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A listening session for the state budget is Monday in Hayward; — Farmers plant fewer soybeans due to tarrifs with China; — Democrats…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, April 24, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, April 24, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —Wilmer Flores hit a two-run single in the sixth inning to back another strong start by Giants ace Logan Webb, and San Francisco beat the Milwaukee Brewers…
SPORTSCAST – Thursday, April 24, 2025
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JFC holding public hearing in Hayward, April 28
HAYWARD, Wis. (WRN) — The Joint Finance Committee announces public hearings for the next state budget. Lawmakers on the budget panel will travel around the state to gather input on…
USDA: farmers planting fewer soybeans because of tariffs
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Farmers are changing what they are planting this year because of the tariffs with China. A new report from the US Department of Agriculture shows that…
Dem lawmakers introduce abortion rights legislation
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, healthcare providers express support for legislation from Democratic lawmakers establishing a statutory right to abortion in Wisconsin. Ashlyn Brown is a doctor at…
Bill would help UW MIA project to focus on Wisconsin’s missing
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation that could help identify Wisconsin’s Missing in Action will be reintroduced this session. Tuesday was Veterans Day at the Capitol, and Jordan Tilleson with the…
Legislation put together to establish state film office, provide film production tax credits in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Getting the movie cameras rolling in Wisconsin. A proposal in the state legislature would establish a state film office and provide $10 million in annual tax…