Wisconsin budget deal cuts taxes and boosts university funding
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A budget deal brokered by Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature has cleared a key hurdle just hours after it…
Budget deal done, JFC co-chairs express satisfaction
Republican co-chairs of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee are satisfied with the state budget compromise containing tax cuts. The deal reached with Democratic Governor Tony Evers cleared the committee on…
UW System responds to budget agreement between Evers and Republicans
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Universities of Wisconsin System responds to the budget agreement between Governor Tony Evers and Republicans in the State Legislature. UW System President Jay Rothman says…
SCOWIS expected to release ruling on Wisconsin abortion laws
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The State Supreme Court is expected to release a ruling today on Wisconsin’s more than century old abortion law. The case, which will decide if and…
Justice Karofsky elected to lead state Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has a new chief justice. Justice Jill Karofsky started her tenure after being voted in on Tuesday. July 1st marks the start…
Baldwin, Johnson on Senate passage of Trump budget bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators weigh in, as President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful tax and spending bill passes. On the Senate floor, Democrat Tammy Baldwin said 17 million…
Chetek Liberty Fest, July 3-6
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Celebrate America’s birthday in Chetek this weekend. This weekend, Chetek will be commemorating the Independence Day holiday with its 51st Liberty Fest celebrations. Events run Thursday…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, July 2, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Lawmakers start voting today on a budget brokered by the governor and legislative Republicans; — The State Supreme Court will release a ruling…
Marcia Groninga
Marcia Groninga, 68, of Rice Lake and formerly of Barron, passed away on June 28. She is survived by her son, Jason Groninga; sisters, Marlene Gardner, Marjorie Hanson and Marilyn…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, July 1, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Highway 53 Southbound between Chetek and New Auburn will be closed Wednesday evening to Thursday morning; — A Hayward man arrested for his…
Frank Near
Frank Near, 67, of Barron, passed away on June 22. He is survived by his brothers, Barry Near and Daniel Near. The funeral service for Frank Near will be held…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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