A bill introduced by Democratic lawmakers wants to increase the minimum wage in Wisconsin to $20 by 2030. 26-year-old Sabrina Prochaska spoke during a Tuesday press conference at the Capitol.…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new report warns there will not be enough health care workers in Wisconsin to keep up with patient needs. The annual report from the Wisconsin…
New research shows that salt brine can effectively clear Wisconsin highways. A UW–Madison study for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation compared salt brine to traditional rock salt on parallel highway…
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Scam emails try to get Burnett County residents to pay fake fees; — School districts and education groups sue the legislature over school…
Lee Flora, 76, of Barron, passed away on February 20. He is survived by his ex-wife, Sonja Johnson; and son Jason Flora; fiancee, Peggy LaVoy; and brothers, Earl Flora, Noel…
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(Green Bay, WI) — The message from the Green Bay Packers is loud and strong. We want season ticket holders to attend games, not just sell them online for a…
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (WJMC) — The cartel-related unrest in Mexico has stranded some local residents who are vacationing abroad. A Rice Lake couple, who asked not to be named for…
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Tonight, the Rusk County Board of Supervisors vote on one step that could bring the county closer to building a new county jail. The board will…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic Governor Tony Evers says he’s a no on a Republican tax relief proposal. On WISN’s UPFRONT following last week’s State of the State address, Evers…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation that will benefit Wisconsin agriculture is ready for the governor’s consideration. The Assembly last week passed three bills that have already cleared the state Senate…