Keep boating safety tips in mind
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Keep these boating safety tips in mind when on the water. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says never operate a boat after using drugs or…
Spooner Rodeo has big-name contestants
SPOONER, Wis. (NWN) – More than 370 contestants are entered for the nine PRCA Rodeo events at the Spooner Rodeo. Rodeo Committee Chairman Bob LeMoine says there are more than…
Democrat David Crowley ends campaign for governor
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – The field of Democrats running for Wisconsin governor is now down to five. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley ends his campaign. In a statement released Wednesday…
Hannah Dugan draws fine but no prison time in federal obstruction case
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) – No prison time for former Judge Hannah Dugan. In U.S. District Court on Wednesday, federal Judge Lynn Adelman ordered the 66-year-old former Milwaukee County judge to…
VP Vance accuses Evers of fraud, pushes for election investigation, and endorses Tiffany during Milwaukee speech.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) – Vice President JD Vance says he wants to continue investigating alleged election fraud in Wisconsin. Speaking at Milwaukee’s Air National Guard base on Wednesday, Vance says…
Wisconsin settles lawsuit with John Deere over right to repair
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – Wisconsin is part of a multi-state settlement against John Deere over farmer’s right to repair their own tractors and equipment. Attorney General Josh Kaul says Deere…
2026 Spooner Rodeo events preview
SPOONER, Wis. (NWN) – The 72nd Spooner Rodeo is Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It is a festive year, with lots of great rodeo events, says rodeo committee chairman Bob LeMoine.…
Wisconsin AG Kaul challenges proposed new tariffs
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul challenges a proposed new round of tariffs. Kaul and attorneys general from 21 other states urge the U.S. Trade Representative to…
Federal regulators cite Wisconsin hospitals
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – Federal regulators cite 11 Wisconsin hospitals for price transparency Hospitals are being called on to improve compliance with health care price transparency requirements. Since March, the…
Favorable reactions to Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on voter incompetency records
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – Disability Rights Wisconsin is pleased by Tuesday’s state Supreme Court ruling that keeps documents filed when a person is found incompetent to vote, confidential. Lisa Hassenstab…
Tuesday bike rides with Northwoods Cycle
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) – A new bicycle club is riding around Barron County. For the second summer season, Northwoods Cycle in Rice Lake is hosting a weekly group bike…
Deer quotas and guidelines
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – Deer harvest quotas are in place for this fall’s hunting seasons. The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has approved 272,720 bonus antlerless harvest authorizations to be available…