Evers pens letter to Trump on loan and grant freezes
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is urging President Donald Trump to reconsider pausing federal grants and loans. In a letter to Trump Evers says with very few details…
Wisconsin Republicans target governor’s uniquely broad partial veto powers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans want voters to curb the uniquely expansive partial veto powers that Wisconsin governors from both parties have enjoyed for nearly a century. Wisconsin is the…
Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary
WASHINGTON, Wis. (WRN) — The U.S. Senate confirms Sean Duffy to be President Trump’s Secretary of Transportation. Tuesday’s vote in the full Senate was 77-22, with all no votes from…
Bill looks to give state schools authority to ban phones in classrooms
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature look to give schools the authority to ban phones and other electronic devices in classrooms. The measure introduced earlier this month…
Data shows lung cancer rates declining in WI
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New data from the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative shows lung cancer rates in the state are declining. The report says declining smoking rates, effective tobacco control policies…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Congressman Tom Tiffany supports President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs; — Wisconsin’s governor and attorney general push back on federal…
Robert “Bob” Johnson
Robert “Bob” Johnson, 98, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 26. He is survived by his children, Rick Johnson, Lori Englund and Wendy Markgren. The funeral service for Robert…
Ann Krueger Harms
Ann Krueger Harms, 102, of Amery, passed away on January 23. The funeral service for Ann Harms will be held at East Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Friday at…
Eugene “Gene” Gronlund
Eugene “Gene” Gronlund, 99, passed away. The memorial service for Eugene Gronlund will be held at New Hope Lutheran Church, in Grantsburg, on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10…
Tiffany says Trump tariffs are strategic negotiation tactic
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — At a listening session in Rice Lake on Monday, Congressman Tom Tiffany voiced his support for import tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump. Tiffany cited…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Names and details released from a shooting homicide in Eau Claire last weekend; — Barron County property taxes are…
SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
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