Wisconsin history part of America 250 time capsule.
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – Wisconsin’s history is part of the America 250 Time Capsule An eagle feather and a photo of Old Abe, the bald eagle that served with a…
New records shed light on UW System president firing
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) – New records shed more light on the firing of UW System President Jay Rothman. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that newly released emails and text messages…
‘Swatting’ call locks down Rice Lake’s Marshfield Medical Center on Thursday
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) – A ‘swatting’ call led to the lockdown and massive police response at Rice Lake’s Marshfield Medical Center on Thursday. Law enforcement agencies converged on the…
Busy afternoon for local police
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) – Thursday afternoon was a busy day for local police. While police were responding to the swatting threat and lockdown at Marshfield Medical Center, a caller…
Fatal motor vehicle crash in St. Croix County
HUDSON, Wis. (NWN) – A Wisconsin motorcyclist died in a crash in Hudson. River Falls resident Jacob Wagner was killed in a crash in Hudson. Wagner’s motorcycle collided with a…
Local fireworks shows and events
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) – Grand fireworks shows are promised throughout the area for America’s 250th anniversary. In Rice Lake, a firework show will be displayed over the lake around…
WISDOT Reminders for the holiday
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds motorists to drive safely over the weekend. Triple A projects more than 1.4 million Wisconsinites could hit the road this holiday…
9-year-old drowns at Balsam Lake water park
BALASM LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — A child drowned at an outdoor water park in Western Wisconsin on Tuesday. Polk County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders were called to Campfire Cove…
Man in jail attempts to arrange hit on ex
BARRON, Wis. (NWN) — Details about an alleged hit a man tried to arrange from jail. On Monday, 44-year-old Tyler J. Crotteau, of Rice Lake, was charged in Barron County…
4th of July Fireworks aren’t so fun for our pets
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The 4th of July is a challenging time for pets and their owners. Animal shelters typically see a 30 to 60 percent spike in lost pets…
Northern Wisconsin tribe wants oil line project shut down after industrial spill
ASHLAND, Wis. (WRN) — A northern Wisconsin tribe says a recent leak on an oil pipeline project requires its shutdown. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa want Canadian…
Seven local DNR service centers are now appointment-only
MADISON, Wis. (NWN) — Seven DNR locations in Northern Wisconsin are not available for in-person service without appointment. The Department of Natural Resources is reminding Wisconsinites that DNR locations in…