Expect some changes on your 2023 tax returns
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) – There’s some changes on your 2023 taxes that weren’t there last year. I R S spokesman Christopher Miller says the standard deduction is higher this year.…
Applicants still sought for Rusk County DA
Applicants are still sought for Rusk County District Attorney. Gov. Tony Evers’ office said last week they will accept applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. Current…
Seasonal road weight limits back in effect
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN, (WJMC) – Due to last week’s and this week’s warm temperatures, the Department of Transportation and county highway departments have reinstated vehicle weight limits. Winter frost allows for…
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear governor’s lawsuit against GOP-controlled Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature arguing that it is obstructing basic government functions.…
Wisconsin Democrats inch closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are inching closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps that the GOP have used to grow their majorities and advance their agenda over the past…
AM NEWSCAST – Monday, Feb. 5, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A pedestrian struck and killed by a pickup last week near Hudson; — The 15-year-old accused killer of Lily…
OakLeaf medical group wants to buy HSHS, Prevea clinics
A Western Wisconsin medical group wants to buy several soon to be closing hospitals. WEAU reports OakLeaf Medical Network says it wants to purchase hospital locations that are being closed…
Attorney General Kaul announces settlement with firm that helped market opioids
Attorney General Josh Kaul says Wisconsin will receive $6 million from a $350 million settlement with a firm that helped to market opioids. As part of the settlement Publicis Health,…
Wisconsin redistricting experts tell Supreme Court Republican map proposals are gerrymanders
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Consultants hired by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to examine six proposed maps redrawing state legislative districts say the ones submitted by the Republican Legislature and a…
FUNERAL ANNOUCEMENTS – Friday, Feb. 2, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Friday, Feb. 2, 2024
Today’s sportscast from the Northwest Wisconsin Sports Desk.
Silver Alert for man who may be in the Douglas County area
A Sliver Alert for a Minnesota man who may be in the Douglas County area. Authorities say 86-year-old Gerald Knapp, of Askov, Minnesota, was last seen Sunday morning and suffers…