MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Employers that go above and beyond for veterans are being sought by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. During National Military Appreciation Month, DWD is inviting…
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WRN) — The owner of Minocqua Brewing company has entered the governor’s race. Kirk Bangstad announced his candidacy during a livestream from his brewery over the weekend. Bangstad…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is looking for a few good volunteers at its campsites this summer. State Parks volunteer coordinator Janet Hutchens says there are…
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A Hayward man arrested for OWI after running over multiple road signs near Trego; — Highway 53 overpass at County Highway I in…
On this day in US history, the first modern naval engagement in history began on May 3, 1942. After having broken Japan’s secret war code, the US intercepted a transmission…
Teena Downs, 66, of Chetek, passed away on April 27. She is survived by her children, James Ollinger, Johnny Rogers and Crystal Downs; sister, Jean Plummer; and brothers, Patrick Lane…
On this day in US history, a conference of Allied military leaders argued over whether or not to deploy US troops on the Western Front in World War I on…
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — It’s Wisconsin’s Fishing Opening weekend. DNR Conservation Warden Tim Ebert has reminders for anglers and boaters. “The big thing to keep an eye on is make…
On this day in US history, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicated New York City’s Empire State Building on May 1st, 1931. In a symbolic show, President Hoover hit a button…
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(Milwaukee, WI) — The Brewers took the rubber game of a series against Arizona with emphasis Thursday afternoon, 13-1. Catcher William Contreras went 4-for-4 with his third home run and…
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