State Legislature, Governor, rush to pass state budget in rush to help hospitals
MADISON, Wis. (AP / WJMC) — A new two-year state budget has been passed in a record 24-hours. Lawmakers were rushing Wednesday to pass the plan and get it signed…
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 1849 abortion ban no longer in effect, siding with pro-choice advocates and Dems
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with Democrats and pro-choice advocates on a challenge to the state’s abortion ban. In a 4-3 decision from the liberal…
Kaul says Supreme Court’s abortion ruling leaves room for action by the Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Attorney General Josh Kaul says the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on the state’s abortion law leaves room for action by the Legislature. “That’s what the Supreme…
Keep safety in mind when handling fireworks this 4th of July
There’s lots to keep in mind if you’re handling fireworks during this July 4th holiday. “Never have them in your hand lighting one of them at a time, but lighting…
Help stop the spread of the invasive jumping worm
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You can help prevent the spread of the invasive Jumping Worms in Wisconsin. The state Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection says the invasive species…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, July 3, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A new state budget passed and signed into law in record time; — Wisconsin’s Supreme Court sides with pro-choice advocates in the 1849…
PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, July 2, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Lawmakers start voting today on a budget brokered by the governor and legislative Republicans; — The State Supreme Court will release a ruling…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Wednesday, July 2, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered and the Miami Marlins stretched their winning streak to eight, one shy of the club record set in 2008, with a 2-0 win over…
Wisconsin budget deal cuts taxes and boosts university funding
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A budget deal brokered by Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature has cleared a key hurdle just hours after it…
Budget deal done, JFC co-chairs express satisfaction
Republican co-chairs of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee are satisfied with the state budget compromise containing tax cuts. The deal reached with Democratic Governor Tony Evers cleared the committee on…