Residents push back at plan to build data center in Dunn County
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WRN) — Dunn County residents want to know who exactly is trying to build a billion-dollar data center. Fox Business reports the City of Menomonie has already annexed…
Assembly moment of silence for Charlie Kirk
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, the Wisconsin Assembly held a moment of silence Thursday for assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “I would ask you all to rise to,…
Bipartisan condemnation of Kirk assassination
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin leaders condemn the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. State Democratic Party Chair Devin Remiker released a statement condemning the violence and extending condolences to…
Public buildings flag restriction clears Assembly as amendment to fund veterans housing and recovery programs fails to pass
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill that would restrict the types of flags allowed to fly over government buildings in Wisconsin passed the state Assembly Thursday. Democratic Governor Tony Evers…
Tails and Tires this Saturday at Rice Lake Speedway
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Support a local animal shelter tomorrow in Rice Lake. The annual Tails and Tires show is set for tomorrow at the Rice Lake Speedway, from…
Republicans Introduce Bills Encouraging School District Consolidation
A package of bills introduced by Assembly Republicans would encourage school districts to consolidate as enrollments decline. Pleasant Prairie Representative Amanda Nedweski says consolidating can offer more opportunities to students.…
Interest in Wisconsin bear hunting reaches record numbers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says more than 32,000 people applied for just over 13,000 available bear licenses for this hunting season, which started Wednesday and runs through October…
Residents voice concerns with new park plans
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — At Wednesday’s public informational meeting and hearing on proposed plans for a new park on Rice Lake’s north side, local residents voiced support, concerns and…
Dems introduce pro-labor ‘Build A Stronger Wisconsin’ bill package
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, Democrats introduce bills to roll back Scott Walker era labor laws. The “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” package would restore the prevailing wage, repeal…
Senate Committee hears testimony on Bradyn’s Law
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol this week, a Senate Committee heard testimony in support of “Bradyn’s Law”, which would increase the punishment for those convicted of sextortion. Brittney…
Wisconsin joining coalition hoping to increase EV ownership
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is joining a coalition with the goal of increasing electric vehicle ownership. Governor Tony Evers, who co-chairs the U.S. Climate Alliance, says Wisconsin and Hawaii…
Brill Harvest Days kicks off Friday
BRILL, Wis. (WJMC) — Brill’s Harvest Days is today, Saturday and Sunday. The festival kicks off tonight with bingo in the park and the beer garden opens, 6-10 p.m. Saturday…