Childcare providers could be at risk if investments aren’t made
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new survey shows a quarter of childcare programs statewide could close if a critical support program isn’t funded. The survey from the Wisconsin Department of…
Wisconsin delegation splits in partisan vote as House passes budget bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s delegation voted along partisan lines Thursday as the U.S. House passed a budget bill. It includes trillions of dollars in cuts to taxes and government…
DPI pushes back against Trump’s DEI purge
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is pushing back against the Trump administration’s DEI purge. The U.S. Department of Education has asked for certification of Wisconsin’s…
Lawmakers propose aviation biofuels production tax credit
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Proposed legislation could kickstart production of aviation biofuels in Wisconsin. Three Republican lawmakers want to give producers a tax credit of a dollar fifty per gallon…
Wisconsin DNR and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin offer nature field trips
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Explore Wisconsin’s natural beauty on DNR field trips. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources teams up with the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin to offer over…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, April 11, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Road construction on Highway 63 in Cumberland starts on April 28; — Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation splits on partisan lines on the House budget…
John “Butch” Schaffer
John “Butch” Schaffer, 80, of Sarona, passed away on February 27. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Michelle Hodgkins; son, Kyle Schaffer; and brother, Barry Schaffer. The celebration…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, April 10, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Wisconsin utilities, including Xcel, request rate hikes; — Lawmakers fight against sextortion; — A detour at Camelot Lane and Main Street in Rice…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, April 10, 2025
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Thursday, April 10, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Jackson Chourio homered and doubled to drive in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers cruised to a 17-2 win over the slumping Colorado Rockies. The Brewers have…
SPORTSZONE – Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Wisconsin utilities requesting rate hikes
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Three Wisconsin utilities request electric rate hikes. The state Public Service Commission approved rate hikes in 2023 for MG&E, Xcel and Alliant Energy. All three have…