Former Trooper Kummet, appointed to Barron County Sheriff
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Former Wisconsin State Trooper Jodi Kummet will be Barron County’s newest sheriff. She was appointed to the position Wednesday by Gov. Tony Evers. She will serve…
Seven years in prison for Hayward man who hid $20 million in assets in bankruptcy fraud
HAYWARD, Wis. (WRN) — A Hayward man is sentenced to prison for bankruptcy fraud. Federal prosecutors said 74-year-old Bernard Seidling hid millions in assets during bankruptcy, including more than $1…
State Supreme Court dials back legislature’s ability to overturn agency rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to permanently enact a ban on conversion therapy. The court ruled Tuesday that a Republican-controlled…
UW System proposing tuition hike
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Universities of Wisconsin System is proposing a tuition increase for the 2025-26 academic year. Under the proposal, tuition for resident undergraduates would increase by 4%…
Budget Briefs: UW System projects
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state budget funds some high-priority projects for the Universities of Wisconsin. The 2025-27 budget, a compromise between Democratic Governor Tony Evers and Republican leaders in…
Fatal three-vehicle crash near Luck on Sunday
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — A driver is dead following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 35, south of Luck. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a northbound Toyota pickup was…
Motorcycle rider dies from July 3 crash injuries
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (WRN) — A motorcycle rider has died from injuries from a crash in St. Croix County last week. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office said 61-year-old Richard…
Budget Briefs: K-12 funding
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The next state budget gives Wisconsin’s K-12 schools some breathing room. Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025-27 budget bill last week, after negotiations with Republican leaders…
Evers says $10 million in budget will help alleviate food insecurity
WAUSAU, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers says $10 million in state budget funding will help alleviate food insecurity in Wisconsin. During a Monday stop at the Community Partners Campus…
Red Cross in need of blood donations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The American Red Cross is looking for blood donations. The Red Cross is urging you to donate blood now to keep the blood supply strong during…
Heavy rains washout Washburn County roads
SHELL LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Four culverts have washed out in Washburn County and several road sections are closed. The highway department said 5.5 inches of rain this weekend washed…
Names released of two drivers killed in crash near Baldwin on Friday
BALDWIN, Wis. (WJMC) — Names released of the two drivers killed in a head-on collision near Baldwin on Friday. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office identified the drivers as 18-year-old…