SPORTSCAST – Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Today’s sportscast from the Northwest Wisconsin Sports Desk.
SCOWIS may take up abortion rights case filed by Planned Parenthood
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court may take up an abortion rights case. The Court on Tuesday ordered parties named in a petition from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin…
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People with disabilities sue in Wisconsin over lack of electronic absentee ballots
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lawsuit in Wisconsin argues that voters with disabilities should be able to cast their ballots electronically and that failing to provide that option for the…
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Tornado drills scheduled for Thursday across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) Statewide tornado drills are scheduled Thursday in Wisconsin. The drills are slated to start at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. During those times, schools, businesses, and people…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday in Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature, arguing that it is unconstitutionally blocking…
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Miu trial goes to jury
HUDSON, Wis. (WRN) — The trial of a Minnesota man charged with fatally stabbing of a teenager and wounding four others in summer 2022 on the Apple River in western…
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Trump calls for removal of WEC Administrator Wolfe in radio call in
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — Former President Donald Trump wants Wisconsin’s elections administrator removed. Trump called for the firing of Megan Wolfe during a Tuesday call in to The Regular…
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Evers disappointed as Republicans are no shows for JFC special session on PFAS
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic Governor Tony Evers wants Republicans who control the Legislature to release $125 million in funding to remediate the harms from “forever chemicals.” Earlier this month,…
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New rustic road segment in Sawyer, Bayfield counties
CABLE, Wis. (WJMC) — This week, a new segment was added to the state’s Rustic Road program. The new Rustic Road 125, a nine and a half mile stretch near…
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AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, April 17, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — An abortion rights case may be heard by the state supreme court; — Voters with disabilities sue to have…
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Lucille “Lu” Gargulak
Lucille “Lu” Gargulak, 85, passed away on March 9. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Gargulak; children, Michael Gargulak, Mary Bravo and Mark Gargulak; and sister, Dolly Papke.…
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PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A Wisconsin utility wants another rate increase; — State employment numbers are at pre-pandemic levels; — Donald Trump’s Wisconsin…
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