Protests against Trump, Musk rally in Madison, Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Protesters converged on the State Capitol in Madison, and locally, on Monday. Organized by the 50-50-1 Movement, the protests around the nation came in response…
Watch out for scams this tax season, says IRS
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Scammers are using tax season to try and take your money. IRS spokesman Christopher Miller says one common trick is using scary messages to demand money.…
Timely snow helping American Birkebeiner preparations
HAYWARD, Wis. (WRN) — Timely, much needed snow is helping preparations for this weekend’s American Birkebeiner cross country ski race in northern Wisconsin. Birkie executive director Ben Popp says melting…
Edward “Ed” Janisin
Edward “Ed” Janisin, 74, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 10. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Janisin; sons, Matt Janisin and Dan Janisin; sisters, Janet Malik…
SPORTS HEADLINES – Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Jill Saulnier had a goal and an assist and Czech goalkeeper Klara Peslarova came into the game in the second period and stonewalled Minnesota for 40 minutes…
Wisconsin governor floats plan to close 19th-century prison and overhaul corrections system
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s in Green Bay would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers. The plan…
Bill would impose $5,000 surcharge for convictions related to sex trafficking
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, a proposal is being reintroduced to combat human trafficking on the demand side. Modeled after current law in Florida and Washington, the Human…
Bill on DPI standards gets taken up in Assembly this week
A bill reversing the Department of Public Instruction’s testing standards will be taken up in the state Assembly this week. The Assembly Education Committee passed the bill last week. It…
What to expect in Wisconsin’s spring primary
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly seeks a second four-year term in Tuesday’s spring primary. Underly faces challenges from Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Jeff…
DNR looking for volunteer instructors
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteer instructors. There are several ways experienced individuals can help others enjoy safe and ethical hunts. The…
Some people didn’t know they had a bird flu infection, study of veterinarians suggests
NEW YORK (AP) — A new study shows the bird flu has silently spread from animals to some veterinarians. It echoes two smaller studies that detected evidence of infection in…
Kathleen Wirth
Kathleen Wirth, 74, of Ridgeland, passed away on February 11. The service for Kathleen Wirth will be held at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Prairie Farm, on Monday at…