Lawmakers propose bill to alter statute of limitations in hiding a corpse cases
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A corpse found at High Cliff State Park in Calumet County in 2021 may lead to a change in Wisconsin law. The body of Starkie Swenson…
Kwik Trip reaches $35k settlement with former worker over disability complaint
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Kwik Trip has settled a worker’s disability complaint for $35,000. A former employee filed the complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2022. According…
Godlewski launches bid for lieutenant governor
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Sarah Godlewski, Wisconsin’s Democratic Secretary of State, is taking a pass on a run for governor and instead launching a bid for lieutenant governor. Godlewski says…
Friday at Cumberland Rutabaga Festival
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — Cumberland’s Rutabaga Festival continues today. This morning is the volleyball tournament. This afternoon, it’s armband day for the carnival on the midway. This afternoon and evening…
Off-duty death of Barron police officer
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — A Barron police officer has died. Police Chief Joe Vierkandt said the off-duty death of officer Ben Smith was unexpected. The nature of Smith’s death was…
RLPD asks for security camera videos of mailbox thefts
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake police say two juvenile females are suspects in mailbox thefts early Thursday morning and the two have been identified. For the investigation, police…
Fatal ATV crash with deer in Polk County
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A man is dead after a deer and ATV collision in Polk County. The Sheriff’s Office said the ATV was driving east on 150th Avenue,…
Van Orden involved in rescue of 11-year-old crash victim in Iowa
OSCEOLA, Iowa (WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman aided in a roadside rescue over the weekend. Representative Derrick Van Orden was involved in the rescue of an 11-year-old boy near Osceola,…
Gov. Evers sidesteps Republican committee in implementing new regulations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is moving to implement new state rules without having to deal with a Republican controlled legislative committee. Wispolitics reports Evers sent a letter…
Wisconsin lawmaker proposes tax holiday for back-to-school shopping
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Western Wisconsin lawmaker wants to give families a tax break for back-to-school shopping. “The legislation that we’ve introduced will provide a three day tax holiday…
Rep. Tiffany wants DOJ to force Northwoods tribe to pay restitution for blocking roads
A Wisconsin congressman wants to force the Lac du Flambeau tribe to pay back money collected during a standoff over road access. 7th District Republican Tom Tiffany sent a letter…
Cumberland’s Rutabaga Festival starts Thursday
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — The Island City is all set for another year of Rutabaga Fest. Thursday through Sunday, Cumberland celebrates the 93rd Rutabaga Fest. During the four days, visitors…