Evers & Republican leaders on down to the wire budget negotiations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — With the end of the fiscal year looming, state budget negotiations are down to the wire. Governor Tony Evers spoke to reporters in Wausau on Tuesday.…
Wisconsin Supreme Court delivers win for environmentalists in fight over ‘forever chemicals’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. The court ruled Tuesday…
Pavement buckles on several Wisconsin roads due to extreme heat
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Extreme heat is taking a toll on Wisconsin roads. Pavement buckling has been reported all over the state. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says more than…
Sen. Ron Johnson comments on Iran strikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s Republican US Senator Ron Johnson is supportive of President Donald Trump’s strike on Iran over the weekend. “I absolutely support denying Iran the largest state…
Layoffs & cancellations at WPR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Layoffs and program cancellations at Wisconsin Public Radio. The state network’s nationally syndicated “To the Best of Our Knowledge,” “Zorba Paster On Your Health,” and “BETA,”…
WI based sausage company sued by competitor alleging stolen secrets
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin-based sausage company is being sued by a competitor alleging stolen secrets. A new federal lawsuit alleges a former employee of Minnesota based Hormel…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, June 25, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — WE Energy issues an alert as some customers report carbon monoxide in their homes; — The governor and legislative Republicans butt heads over…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A driver was found dead in a pickup submerged in the Chippewa River; — A jury finds a Conrath man guilty of first-degree…
Peggy Slack
Peggy Slack, 71, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 7. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Slack; sisters, Bonnie Koepp, Jayne Wampfler, Sandy Allwein and Ruth Wampfler; and…
Ardis Amundson
Ardis Amundson, 93, of Rice Lake and formerly of Cumberland and Thorp, passed away on May 24. The memorial service for Ardis Amundson will be held at First Lutheran Church,…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nick Gonzales went 5 for 5 with two RBIs, Isiah Kiner-Falefa tripled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Milwaukee 5-4…