Stay safe on railroad tracks and crossings
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin State Patrol is focusing on railroad safety this week. With nearly 3,900 public at-grade railroad crossings and 3,300 miles of active train tracks in…
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Republican lawmakers relaunch community solar bills
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican state lawmakers are once again introducing community solar energy legislation to allow for smaller, community-owned solar farms. “The coalition on this bill has been growing…
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AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Festival Foods acquired by a St. Louis-based company; — Illegal e-waste dumping cleaned up in Ladysmith; — Gov. Tony Evers issues an executive…
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PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Another Democrat announces a run for governor; — The state capitol is secure, says the assembly leader; — A study suggests mosquitoes are…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York…
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
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State Senator Kelda Roys announces candidacy for governor
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Madison Democratic state Senator Kelda Roys enters the race for governor, joining a growing field of Democrats that includes Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Milwaukee County…
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Vos confident of state Capitol security
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos remains confident in security arrangements at the Capitol in Madison. The Republican leader commented following last week’s assassination of activist Charlie Kirk.…
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Drivers need to slow down and focus in school zones
WAUNAKEE, Wis. (WRN) — It’s time to focus on school zone safety. Lieutenant Matt Plendl with the Waunakee Police Department says trends are concerning in Dane County and across the…
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Study shows beer drinkers are mosquito magnets
Bad news for consumers of a beverage many Wisconsinites love. A new study from Radboud University in the Netherlands shows that mosquitos are especially attracted to beer drinkers. Researchers had…
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DNR wants input on Wildlife Action Plan
MADISON, Wis, (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you on its Wildlife Action Plan. The plan focuses on conservation of rare and declining species and…
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