Dems propose $480 million for childcare in Wisconsin
MADISON, (WRN) — Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature are responding to a crisis for childcare in the state. Senator Kelda Roys of Madison says state funding is urgently needed. She…
Musky season opens this weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — It’s time to get out the big tackle and get ready to reel in some monsters. Musky season opens up on Wisconsin waters on Saturday. WXPR…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, May 23, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — A Rice Lake man sentenced in federal court for selling methamphetamine; — Keep safety in mind and a helmet on your head if…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 22, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Expect traffic and road construction when traveling this Memorial Day weekend; — Child sexual abuse prevention classes in K-12 schools considered by lawmakers;…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, May 22, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Thursday, May 22, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, May 22, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer to highlight Baltimore’s four-run outburst in the 11th inning as the Orioles snapped an eight-game skid by beating the Milwaukee Brewers…
Expect busy roads, construction this Memorial Day weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re heading up north for the holiday weekend, take extra care as construction season is here. State trooper Zak McArdle says there’s plenty of projects…
Bill requiring K-12 child sexual abuse prevention programming advances
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation requiring child sexual abuse prevention programming in Wisconsin K-12 schools advances. The bill was approved Wednesday by the Assembly Committee on Children and Families, where…
Committee chair says Sortwell riot penalties bill has issues that must be addressed
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, a Republican bill to increase penalties for rioting in Wisconsin is paused for now. The legislation received significant opposition earlier this month in…
Johnson claims Biden administration downplayed myocarditis risks of COVID vaccines
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson claims the Biden administration downplayed COVID Vaccine links to inflammation of the heart muscle. Johnson, Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on…
Elon Musk’s pullback from politics comes after his last big investment was a flop
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin could go down as billionaire Elon Musk’s last big spend on a political campaign. And it was a flop. Musk, the richest person in the…