Woman charged with OWI after crash into lake
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A crash into a lake early Saturday morning has resulted in an OWI charge for a Comstock woman. The State Patrol said 37-year-old Emalee Stowell…
Bill would allow suspended or revoked repeat OWI offenders to apply for occupation DL after 180 days
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Proposed legislation would specify the time period for repeat OWI offenders to apply an occupational license. Right now, the Wisconsin DOT may permanently revoke or suspend…
Tiffany predicts $30m-$40m in fundraising for gov’s race
WAUSAU, Wis. (WRN) — Candidate for Governor Tom Tiffany says victory in next year’s race will come at a price. Tiffany told the media outside his rally in Wausau on…
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin pauses abortion appointments
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Abortion services are being paused in Wisconsin. A statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says politically motivated provisions in President Donald Trump’s federal budget are forcing…
Two long-running WPR programs off the air
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A pair of long running Wisconsin Public Radio programs signed off for the last time this weekend. The programs, “To the Best of Our Knowledge” and…
Minong man arrested after allegedly firing gun during argument, later threatening police
MINONG, Wis. (WJMC) — A Minong man is in jail for allegedly firing a gun during a verbal altercation with another man and later threatening police. Washburn County Sheriff Dennis…
Assembly elections bills include Monday absentee ballot count
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state Assembly appears ready to focus on elections. In an unusual Capitol press conference Wednesday, Republican Assistant Majority Leader Scott Krug joined voting rights advocates…
Former state rep Brett Hulsey enters gubernatorial race
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Another Democrat enters the race for governor. Former State Representative Brett Hulsey announced his candidacy Wednesday. Hulsey served on the Dane County Board for 14 years…
DNR encourages public to source local firewood
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Use local firewood this fall to avoid the spread of invasive species. The Department of Natural Resources reminds you that pests like spongy moth, emerald ash…
New documentary features Packers fans from Tokyo and their trip to Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — A very special group of Packers fans from Japan get the spotlight in an upcoming documentary. A new documentary heading to Wisconsin theatres next month…
Proposed Menomonie data center on pause
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WRN) — The City of Menomonie has put plans for a proposed data center on hold. Local media reports Menomonie Mayor Randy Knaak told the city council on…
Make sure to properly install child car seats
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Make sure you’re properly installing your child car seats. This is Child Passenger Safety week, a reminder that a properly fitted child car seat can save…