Sen. Quinn passes non-improvement lein ban
MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — A bill to protect homeowners from scams has become law. Authored by State Sen. Romaine Quinn, of Birchwood, Wisconsin Act 32, protects homeowners from being taken…
Hearings begin in challenge to Enbridge Line 5 project
ASHLAND, Wis. (WRN) — Hearings are underway for a contested pipeline project in northern Wisconsin. Enbridge operates the 645-mile Line 5 pipeline from Superior to Canada through Michigan and the…
West Nile virus discovered in Rock County mosquitoes
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WRN) — Mosquitoes in Rock County have tested positive for West Nile virus. The Rock County Public Health Department says no cases of West Nile have been…
Barron man arrested for suspected child pornography possession
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — A 26-year-old Barron man is in jail on charges of possessing child pornography. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department said Carl Mueller, of Barron, was charged with…
DMV launches new website to help educate on scams
MADISON, Wis. (WRN / WJMC) — A new website from the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles educate people about ongoing scams. The new webpage is a resource to help you…
Proposed legislation could keep open sites offering services to homeless veterans
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A package of proposed legislation could keep open two facilities that offer services to Wisconsin veterans. Republican state Senator Andre Jaque has included over $1.9 million…
nsurance premiums for worker’s comp rates will decline for 10th straight year
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Insurance premiums for Wisconsin worker’s compensation will decline for the tenth straight year. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced Tuesday that the average workers’ compensation…
Bill named after injured K-9 officer signed on day of dog’s death
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill named after an injured K-9 officer became a memorial to the dog on the day it was signed into law. In 2021, Kenosha County…
WE Energies conducting natural gas burn
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — WE Energies is burning off natural gas in Rice Lake. The Rice Lake Fire Department said the flame lengths can vary and the burn will…
Be sure to call 8-1-1 before you start any projects in your yard
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Remember to call 811 before you dig in your yard. That’s the number for Digger’s Hotline, and spokesman Chad Kruger says making sure you know what’s…
Air quality alert for Aug. 12
TWIN CITIES, Minn. (WJMC) — An air quality alert for northwest Wisconsin through this afternoon. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities says Canadian wildfire smoke is blanketing Barron,…
AG Kaul send letter to telecom companies demanding crackdown on robocalls
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Attorney General Josh Kaul sends warning letter to telecom companies to crack down on robocalls. Kaul announced Monday that Wisconsin will join a multi-state effort aimed…