Spherical White-throated Sparrow wins Fat Bird Week contest
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin bird lovers have picked their favorite fat bird. May 2-9, people were invited to vote daily for their favorite bulbous bird in the bracket-style elimination…
Fire danger remains elevated statewide; fire burns acres in Burnett County
MADISON, Wis. (WRN/WJMC) — With high to extreme fire danger across much of Wisconsin, it’s crucial to be aware of the situation in your area. DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist Catherine…
DMV estimates $37 million in odometer fraud in 2024
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state Department of Motor Vehicles estimates nearly $37 million in fraud last year from rolled back odometers. The DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section found nearly…
Bill would give Scouting access to recruit during school day
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, proposed legislation would let the Scouts recruit new members in Wisconsin schools. Lucia Cronin, President of the Milwaukee based Three Harbors Council of…
Filmmakers push for tax incentive to film in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Filmmakers are telling Wisconsin lawmakers that a proposed tax incentive could make the state a more desirable place to do business. Stacy Nash is a documentary…
Local young musicians join Kids From Wisconsin
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — Local musicians will be featured as the state’s official musical youth ambassadors. The Kids from Wisconsin has announced their 2025 troupe of singers and musicians,…
Extreme fire risk for northern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Red Flag fire warnings are in effect for far northern Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources has issued extreme fire risk warnings for 19 counties, including…
Baribeau, Glaze remembered during Police Week
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — This week, a Rice Lake police officer and Rusk County Sheriff’s Deputy are remembered in Washington D.C., for Police Week. Barron County Police Chaplain Cody…
Joint Finance co-chairs say Evers corrections overhaul plan needs work
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican leaders on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee have rejected Governor Tony Evers proposed $535 million overhaul of Wisconsin’s corrections system. Here is committee co-chair Senator…
Be on the lookout for deer this time of year
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Be on the lookout for deer this time of year. State Patrol Sergeant Aaron Gross says motorists should be on high alert for the next several…
JFC begins budget work, deletes Evers policy proposals
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee begins work on the next two-year state budget. Republicans have stripped hundreds of policy items out of the…
Wisconsin Republicans kill marijuana legalization and tax increases for millionaires
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have voted to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The vote Thursday comes as…