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Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down 2018 lame duck law restricting settlement spending

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 16, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down a law restricting how the state’s Attorney General may use money from legal settlements. Justices on Friday ruled 5 –…

Red Cross issues critical appeal for blood donors

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 16, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The American Red Cross declares an emergency blood. Laura McGuire is Regional Communications Manager for the Red Cross Wisconsin Region. “Go and give blood. Our donation…

Poor air quality alerts from wildfire smoke

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 15, 2026

TWIN CITIES, Minn. (AP / NWN) — Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S.…

2026 Barron County Fair, Wednesday preview

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 15, 2026

RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — The Barron County Fair opens today. This morning there is the junior small animal show at 10 a.m. This afternoon, the junior cat show at…

Energy saving, home cooling tips from Xcel Energy

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (NWN) — With heat index values topping 100 degrees this week for much of the region, Xcel Energy offers tips to residents to conserve energy and keep homes…

First detections of West Nile virus in Wisconsin this summer

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Health Services is tracking the first detections of West Nile Virus this summer, both in non-human sources. Epidemiologist Rebecca Osborn says right now…

New national Marquette Poll looks at trust

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 15, 2026

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A new national Marquette Poll looks at trust. The poll found younger people less likely to trust others. “What we find is trust in other people…

2026 Barron County Fair Tuesday preview

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 14, 2026

RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — The Barron County Fair officially kicks off tomorrow, but events start today and families and kids are welcome to attend the early day. This morning…

Watch for signs of heat exhaustion during extreme heat

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 14, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, Wis. (WRN) — Keep any eye on your neighbors during the extreme heat this week. Minnesota Department of Health Dr. Nick Lehnertz  says some populations are more at risk…

Construction starts next week on Highway 63 between Cumberland and Turtle Lake

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 14, 2026

CUMBERLAND, Wis. (NWN) — Construction work on Highway 63 between Turtle Lake and Cumberland is set to start Monday, July 20. The highway will be resurfaced, guardrails and curbs will…

Report shows state prisons holding more drunk drivers than ever before

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 14, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new report shows Wisconsin prisons are holding more drunk drivers than ever before. The Wisconsin Policy Forum reports the number of people incarcerated for operating…

Rodriguez press conference follows weekend firing of campaign manager

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 14, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez held a Monday press conference after firing the manager of her campaign for governor over the weekend. Rodriguez said submitted finance statements…

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