Real ID requirements start Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The deadline is finally here, and you’ll now need a Real ID to be federally compliant. AAA Representative Brynna Knapp says you need one to fly…
Joint Finance Committee will delete hundreds of items from Evers’ budget
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As expected, Republican budget writers will extensively rework Governor Tony Evers two-year state spending plan. Republicans who hold the majority on the Legislature’s budget writing Joint…
Senate Education committee hears testimony on trio of bills
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Republican authored bill in the Wisconsin Senate would require school districts to include a good-faith estimate of the property tax impact of a passed referendum…
Wisconsin joins multi-state suit opposing U.S. Health and Human Services cuts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin joins 19 other states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary. Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the state will join…
Spongy moth aerial sprays begin this month
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Spongy moth aerial spraying is set to begin this month across Wisconsin. The Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer protection says residents in affected areas can…
DNR says, don’t touch or harass wildlife this spring
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin DNR is reminding people to keep wildlife wild – especially when it comes to fawns. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, The Wisconsin…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, May 7, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Real IDs are now required for domestic air travel; — Republicans begin working on a new version of the state budget; — Watch…
Virgil Wurtinger
Virgil Wurtinger, 82, of Kenosha, passed away on January 1. He is survived by his brother, Robert Wurtinger. The graveside service for Virgil Wurtinger will be held at Nora Cemetery,…
Rudolph Schleusner
Rudolph Schleusner, 86, of Barron, passed away on May 1. He is survived by his son, Rudolph Schleusner; and daughters, Rose Hale and Lois Jacobson. The funeral service for Rudolph…
Gary Gunn
Gary Gunn, 82, of Birchwood, passed away on May 3. He is survived by his wife, Sheron Gunn; and daughters, Teresa Carter and Tina Fleck. A private family service was…
New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say at least seven people in six states have been affected in a new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry. Two cases were identified…
Rice Lake students participating in National Bike and Walk to School day
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — It’s National Bike and Walk to School day on Wednesday, and motorists are urged to be extra vigilant for young pedestrians and cyclists. Rice Lake…