DATCP secretary taking on additional role
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection is taking on an additional role. Randy Romanski has been named President of the…
DNR reminds waterfowl hunters to be safe this fall
MADISON, Wis. (WNR) — The DNR wants hunters to be safe on the water as fall waterfowl season opens. Major April Dombrowski says the most important thing is to wear…
Costco issues emergency recall on exploding sparkling wine
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — Costco wants you to carefully throw away some sparkling wine. Costco says bottles of Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene sold in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri…
Madison rep Francesca Hong joins growing Democrat field in governor’s race
Another Democrat enters the governor’s race. Madison State Representative Francesca Hong announced her candidacy Wednesday morning. A member of the Assembly’s Socialist Caucus, Hong is considered one of the furthest-left-leaning…
New grant funding from DWD could help meet demand for skilled drivers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new round of state grant funding could help meet demand for skilled drivers. The Commercial Driver Training Grant program created by the Department of Workforce…
Rice Lake Fall Fest today
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — Today is Rice Lake’s Fall Festival. Local businesses will have food, drink and retail specials, there are food trucks and beverage vendors, a sliced apple…
DHS reinstates COVD-19 vaccine recommendations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reinstating its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. “Because of the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the risks for almost all people,…
Wisconsin DNR introduces new, improved air quality data map
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Keeping an eye on Wisconsin air quality has been made easier. The Department of Natural Resources has launched its new and improved air quality data map.…
St. Louis based chain will acquire Festival Foods
DePERE, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin supermarket chain will have new ownership. The latest consolidation in the industry will have St. Louis based Schnucks Markets buying 100% of the shares…
Wisconsin DNR completes e-waste cleanup at multiple sites
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WRN) — Cleanup has been completed at multiple Wisconsin locations where electronic waste was illegally dumped. Those sites were connected to a criminal case against former state Senator…
Governor Evers signs order allowing DHS oversight of vaccine availability
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers signs an Executive Order to ensure vaccine availability across Wisconsin. The order announced Monday gives the state’s Department of Health Services authority to…
Stay safe on railroad tracks and crossings
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin State Patrol is focusing on railroad safety this week. With nearly 3,900 public at-grade railroad crossings and 3,300 miles of active train tracks in…