Senate approves Voter ID amendment
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As expected, the state Senate’s first floor session on Wednesday approved a measure that would protect Wisconsin’s Voter ID law through an amendment to the state…
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Data breach reported for Packers Pro Shop website
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — A data breach is reported for the Green Bay Packers’ pro shop website. The NFL team says hackers invading the website’s database inserted malicious code…
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UW-Madison gets funds for vaping research
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — UW-Madison is getting more than $5 million to study the long-term effects of vaping. The study is a collaboration between the UW Health Preventive Cardiology Program…
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CWD found in harvested deer in Chippewa County
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — Deer-baiting bans extend after a wild whitetail deer in Chippewa County tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. The Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday that…
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WSJ: Coalition asking for strict wake boat restrictions
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — More than 60 groups are asking state lawmakers to restrict wake boats on Wisconsin lakes. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the Coalition to Protect Wisconsin…
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AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The Packers’ Pro Shop reports a data breach; — The long term effects of vaping the focus of a…
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PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Republican lawmakers fast-track a Voter ID constitutional amendment; — Bird flu is a big concern for the dairy industry,…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
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Senate will take up proposed Voter ID amendment on Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, Republican lawmakers are fast tracking a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution. It’s already state law, but Republicans believe Voter ID requires the…
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Republican leaders reject Evers’ voter referendum proposal
WISCONSIN, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin residents shouldn’t expect to initiate changes to the state constitution via referendum. Last November, voters statewide approved a pair of elections related amendments, and they will…
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Bird flu could have serious financial impacts on dairy industry
Bird flu is becoming a bigger concern as more dairy herds are affected. Dr. Keith Poulsen, Director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, says his current level of concern is…
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MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Some health care systems in Wisconsin are bringing back face mask requirements. On Monday, Aurora Health Care began requiring that visitors wear masks when in contact…
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