Underage tobacco sales decrease in WI
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Underage tobacco and vape sales in Wisconsin decreased in 2024. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports that rates dropped from 13.6% in 2023 to 11.8%…
Sen. Johnson wants to reopen 9-11 investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Republican US Senator Ron Johnson wants to reinvestigate the 9/11 attacks. Speaking on a conservative podcast, Johnson says Congress should reopen the investigation into the terrorist…
NFL Draft weekend starts Thursday in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — The NFL Draft in Green Bay begins Thursday night. Even if you’re not a football fan, you’re sure to find something you like at the…
Over 10 million trees planted in WI last year
Over 10 million trees were planted in Wisconsin last year. Governor Tony Evers announced the milestone as part of an update on Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge. Evers says the state…
Driver killed in rollover crash near Hawyard on April 18
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — A driver is dead after her vehicle rolled in the ditch on County Highway B, east of Hayward on Friday morning. Sawyer County Sheriff Doug Mrotek said…
State Senate votes Tuesday on expanding Medicaid for new moms
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The State Senate will vote Tuesday on expanding how long new moms in Wisconsin can be on Medicaid. The current limit of 60 days would be…
Wisconsin governor’s guidance on dealing with ICE agents draws GOP backlash
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin’s administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their…
Gaylord Nelson and the origin of Earth Day
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Earth Day has Wisconsin origins. Chelsea Rademacher with the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW Madison says U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson came up with the…
Communiversity Band concert April 22
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Local musicians will perform for the community tonight. The Communiversity Band performs its spring concert tonight at UW-Eau Claire — Barron County at 7 p.m.…
Menomonie residents killed in small plane crash in Illinois
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — A small plane from Menomonie crashed in Illinois Saturday morning, killing all four people on board. Authorities in Coles County, Illinois, said the victims were 46-year-old…
County deer advisory council meetings are underway
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You have an opportunity to comment on Wisconsin’s deer management plan. The Department of Natural Resources and County Deer Advisory Councils remind the public to attend…
DPI rejects a USDE certification request
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction tells the Trump administration “no” regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. DPI will not approve a U.S. Department of Education request…