Barron’s 250th Celebration moved to Anderson Park
BARRON, Wis. (NWN) — Barron’s 250th Anniversary Celebration has been moved to Anderson Park. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. there will be a patriotic dress contest, family activities, food…
Expert offers cautions when it comes to kids and fireworks
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — When it comes to kids and fireworks, adults should let the professionals handle it. Brigid Straub, program coordinator at Children’s Wisconsin Safety Center says even sparklers…
Tiffany and Dittrich react to SCOTUS trans athletes ruling
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Republicans take a victory lap as the U.S. Supreme Court delivers a decision for women’s sports. Congressman and Republican candidate for Governor Tom Tiffany released…
State Supreme Court will hear appeals on congressional map challenges
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear two lawsuits that seek to get the state’s congressional maps redrawn. Oral arguments are scheduled for September 16 for the…
Knowles-Nelson conservation funding expires
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Funding expires for Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson land conservation program. During a Tuesday media event at Governor Nelson State Park outside Madison, Democrats pointing the finger at Republicans…
Three killed in UTV versus pickup crash
WEBSTER, Wis. (NWN) — Three UTV riders are dead after a crash Saturday evening in Burnett County. Sheriff Tracy Finch said a UTV was hit by a Dodge pickup just…
Air quality advisory issued by the DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN / NWN) — It’s not only the heat that’s going to be an issue this week: smoggy air is also moving into the region. The Department of…
Child Care Bridge Payments program ends this week
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s Bridge Payments program for childcare providers expires this week, and Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Executive Director Ruth Schmidt says that’s going to make finding care…
Joint contractor bid chosen for Blatnik Bridge replacement
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WRN) — A contractor is chosen to replace a vital bridge linking Duluth and Superior. The Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation departments last week announced a joint $930 million…
Mt. Telemark Village, Hayward Power Sports recognized for outdoor tourism
HAYWARD, Wis. (NWN) — Two area businesses were recognized for as leaders in tourism. The Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards, held for the second time, honors businesses and organizations for…
Extreme heat wave Monday
TWIN CITIES, Minn. (NWN) — An extreme heat warning mid morning through midnight tonight. The National Weather Service says dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees…
Fatal motorcycle versus semi crash in Dunn County on Friday
MENOMONIE, Wis. (NWN) — A motorcycle rider has died after a collision with a semi in Northwest Dunn County Friday afternoon. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened…