Category Archives: News Stories

Baldwin calls for continued funding of Head Start program, tours Rice Lake center

RICE LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — Sen. Tammy Baldwin toured the Rice Lake Head Start child care center last week. She touted the program’s importance in so-called “child care deserts,” and…

Unbeaten on the bayou: RL pitcher leads ball team to championship

SHREVEPORT, LA (WJMC) — For the first time ever a college baseball team finished a season undefeated and a former Rice Lake Warrior was a key contributor. Louisiana State University…

UTV collides with Polk County sheriff squad

BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A UTV collided with a Polk County Sheriff’s Office squad car early Sunday morning. The department said a deputy and K9 were on patrol and…

Grocers have concerns about federal cuts to SNAP/FoodShare

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin grocers have concerns about the future of the federally funded FoodShare program. That’s the state’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the House…

Four Wisconsin cities & counties on DHS ‘sanctuary’ list

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP / WRN) — Two Wisconsin counties and two cities are among hundreds of local governments listed as “sanctuary jurisdictions” by the Trump administration. Officials in Madison and…

Northwoods state forest turns 100 years old

BOULDER JUNCTION, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s largest state forest is turning 100 years old. WXPR in Rhinelander reports a celebration is planned this weekend for the centennial of the Northern…

Get ready for the hot weather this summer

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As warmer weather approaches, make sure to pay close attention to the health of you and your loved ones. The Department of Health Services is urging…

Finance committee Democrats say funding for state’s professional licensing agency falls short

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, a difference of opinion on what constitutes adequate staffing for the state’s professional licensing agency. Milwaukee Democrat, Senator LaTonya Johnson said Joint Finance…

You can’t go wrong with the Wisconsin classics this summer, says Tourism Sec.

If you’re looking for some summer travel plans, you can’t go wrong with the classics. Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers says there’s a reason Door County is such a popular…

More than one pound of methamphetamine found during traffic stop in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — Police found more than one pound of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Cumberland on Wednesday. Cumberland Police Chief Heather Wolfe said a tip alerted…

Baldwin comments on Trump trade & tariff chaos during Chippewa Falls farm stop

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says President Trump’s tariff and trade policies are chaotic and harmful. The Wisconsin Democrat citing an example during a tour of…

Johnson says he’s digging his heels in to oppose Big Beautiful Bill

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says the House passed Big Beautiful Bill budget reconciliation contains unacceptable spending, and he’ll continue to dig his heels in to oppose…