Coalition aims to protect lakes from wake boats
A coalition focused on protecting Wisconsin’s lakes from wake-enhanced boating is ready for challenges. Fred Prehn is a former chair of the state Natural Resources Board and a board member…
Bill in Madison seeks to limit outdoor balloon releases
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill in the Wisconsin legislature looks to limit outdoor balloon releases. The proposal from Democratic lawmakers would prohibit release of 10 or more Mylar balloons…
‘Tuesday Night’s for Tots’ at Barron County Fair
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Barron County Fair opens today for an early night of fun for young kids. “Tuesday night’s for Tots” is from 5 until 9 p.m.,…
Another $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Wisconsin
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WRN) — A second big lottery winner in Wisconsin in as many weeks. The Wisconsin Lottery announced Monday that someone in Superior purchased a winning 2 million dollar…
Bear attacks woman near Comstock on Saturday
COMSTOCK, Wis. (WJMC) — A black bear attacked a woman near Comstock this weekend. The Department of Natural Resources said the 69-year-old woman was attacked around 2 p.m. on Saturday…
Air quality drops once again
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Air quality is once again poor across much of Wisconsin. Shifting weather patterns are once again pushing smoke from Canadian wildfires into the state, lowering air…
UPFRONT: Rep. Steil wants immigration fixed instead of offering amnesty, says there’s plenty of jobs for Medicaid patients
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil says there are plenty of chances for people on Medicaid to find work. Speaking to WISN’s UPFRONT, the Janesville Republican said he…
Iowa State University finds ‘legal deserts’ in 15 Wisconsin counties
MADISON, Wis. (WRN/WJMC) — A new study classifies 15 Wisconsin counties as “legal deserts” with insufficient attorneys to represent private clients. David Peters, a rural sociologist at Iowa State University,…
Barron County Fair opens early for extra night of fun for kids
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — An extra night of fun at the Barron County Fair. The Barron County Fair officially opens Wednesday in Rice Lake. The public is invited to…
Wisconsin candle company raising funds victims of Texas floods
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin candle company is raising funds for those affected by the floods in Texas. Door County Candle Company has created a special, vanilla-scented candle…
Highway 40 closed for railroad crossing work
EXLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — The Highway 40 railroad crossing in Rusk County will be closed starting Monday. The CN Railroad is reconstructing the crossing and there will be a detour.…
County Highway B reopened after Washburn County washouts
SHELL LAKE, WIS. (WJMC) — Updates to road repairs to washouts in Washburn County. County Highway B, near Sawyer Creek Road, west of Shell Lake, is now open. Both culvert…