MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wastewater infrastructure projects across Wisconsin are getting a boost in funding. Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that $484 million has…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — State lawmakers are being urged to pass legislation to improve the health of people confined in Wisconsin jails and prisons. One bill would cap costs on…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — The U.S. Senate votes to block further action in Venezuela by the Trump administration. Thursday’s 52-47 comes less than a week after President Donald Trump authorized…
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Use caution if going on to lake ice, says the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office; — ‘Coles Act’ aims to crack down on…
Timothy Lange, 69, of Rice Lake, passed away on December 30. He is survived by his daughters, Katherine Lange and Mamie Lange; sister, Pamela Larson; and partner, Candace Falk. A…
Joy Strenke, 81, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 6. She is survived by her children, Jerit “Dino” Strenke, Shane Strenke and Camrell Strenke; and brother, William Jensen. A…
Jennifer Kohler, 53, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 6. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Kohler; children, Kaspar Kohler and Karma Kohler; and sisters, Audrey Yeager and…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature want to reign in the governor’s veto power. Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate voted in November to repeal a controversial 400-year…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers will deliver his final State of the State address next month. The Democratic governor’s eighth State of the State address is scheduled for…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, lawmakers debate a bill requiring parental consent for minors to change the name or pronouns they use at school. WisPolitics reports that during…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — $5 million in funding is going to support hunger relief efforts in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer protection announced…
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A former Barron County Board member has died. Jerry McRoberts, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 4. He served for 18 years on the…