Wake boat owners sue NW Wisconsin town over ban
SIREN, Wis. (WRN) — A group of wake boat owners sues a northwest Wisconsin town over its ban on the activity. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports plaintiffs from Texas and…
Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here’s what we know so far
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — For many Americans, it’s not clear how easy getting a COVID-19 vaccination this fall will be — or if they’ve lost the choice. Health Secretary Robert…
Time is running out to apply for a chance at elk license
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You have until Saturday to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license. Wisconsin’s expanding elk population has had an annual hunt in the…
AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 29, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — President Trump’s tariffs cause chaos and harm for Wisconsin farmers, says Sen. Tammy Baldwin; — Sen. Ron Johnson says he opposes Republicans’ Big…
Bill at Capitol would give food delivery, ride-share drivers access to health, retirement benefits
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill at the state Capitol would give food delivery and ride share drivers an option to access benefits. The proposal, which received a hearing Tuesday,…
PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, May 28, 2025
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Memorial Day weekend saw nine fatal crashes; — Anglers asked to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species; — and plan a…
Driver named from Friday crash near Milltown
MILLTOWN, Wis. (WJMC) — The driver killed in a head-on collision near Milltown on Friday has been named. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was 48-year-old Maria Scheider,…
Memorial Day weekend road deaths now at nine
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Memorial Day weekend fatality count on Wisconsin roads stands at nine. In Lincoln County, a 22-year-old woman is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of…
Help stop the spread of invasive aquatic species
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources asks anglers to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Wisconsin law requires draining livewells, motors and containers before leaving a…
Some changes to Aquafest entertainment area
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Aquafest Entertainment area is in the same location in downtown Rice Lake this year. Due to barricades around the Birchwood Manufacturing parking lot, the…
Driver killed in chain-reaction crash caused by wildlife
MILLTOWN, Wis. (WJMC) — A driver is dead from a chain-reaction crash caused by wildlife crossing the road. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened just before 3:30…
Avoid fire relates injuries as summer arrives
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Summer is here which means more grilling, backyard campfires and burning brush. UW Health Adult Trauma Dr. Patrick Shahan offers up some tips on how to…