Report highlights struggles facing rural fire and EMS services
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new report from the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health highlights the struggles rural fire and EMS services are facing. Rural EMS Program Manager James Small…
Budget Brief: Tax cuts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state budget includes $1.3 billion in tax cuts. The tax cuts were a signature part of the budget compromise between Democratic Governor Tony Evers and…
Planned Parenthood & Pro Life Wisconsin react to Supreme Court abortion ruling
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Last week’s ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is struck down the state’s 1849 criminal abortion law which had been interpreted as banning all abortions. Michelle…
Grouse hunt will be held this fall for first time since 2018
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall for the first time since 2018. State biologists noticed a steady decline in grouse population numbers beginning…
Two killed in head-on collision near Baldwin on July 4
BALDWIN, Wis. (WJMC) — A head-on collision with two vehicles killed both drivers early Friday morning in St. Croix County. The sheriff’s office said an automatic crash notification from a…
Fireworks displays around Barron County
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A look at fireworks displays this Fourth of July. Rice Lake’s fireworks launch from Knight’s Island at dusk. Watch from along Lakeshore Drive or Veterans…
State Legislature, Governor, rush to pass state budget in rush to help hospitals
MADISON, Wis. (AP / WJMC) — A new two-year state budget has been passed in a record 24-hours. Lawmakers were rushing Wednesday to pass the plan and get it signed…
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 1849 abortion ban no longer in effect, siding with pro-choice advocates and Dems
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with Democrats and pro-choice advocates on a challenge to the state’s abortion ban. In a 4-3 decision from the liberal…
Kaul says Supreme Court’s abortion ruling leaves room for action by the Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Attorney General Josh Kaul says the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on the state’s abortion law leaves room for action by the Legislature. “That’s what the Supreme…
Keep safety in mind when handling fireworks this 4th of July
There’s lots to keep in mind if you’re handling fireworks during this July 4th holiday. “Never have them in your hand lighting one of them at a time, but lighting…
Help stop the spread of the invasive jumping worm
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You can help prevent the spread of the invasive Jumping Worms in Wisconsin. The state Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection says the invasive species…
Wisconsin budget deal cuts taxes and boosts university funding
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A budget deal brokered by Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature has cleared a key hurdle just hours after it…