Republican lawmakers want state to help cover public safety costs at NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — Republican lawmakers want the state to pitch in some additional funding to cover the costs of public safety for next week’s NFL Draft in Green…
Gov. Evers says migrants vital to Wisconsin’s economy
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — The Governor was in Barron on Wednesday to tour the city’s new Main Street and promote clean water initiatives. Asked about immigration Gov. Tony Evers said…
Dem. lawmakers reintroduce Green Amendment to Wisconsin Constitution
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic lawmakers say a Green Amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution could ensure future generations have a clean and safe natural environment. “As warmer winters and unpredictable…
One dead, two injured in crash near Amery
AMERY, Wis. (WJMC) — A driver is dead and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 65 Tuesday morning, west of Amery. The Polk County Sheriff’s…
GoFundMe setup for kids of Taylor County homicide victims
GILMAN, Wis. (WRN) — A GoFundMe account has been set up for the children of two Taylor County homicide victims. Becky and Joshua Mann were killed in their home near…
Kaul wants $30 million in state budget to fund crime victim services
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is asking for money in the next state budget to cover costs of for crime victim services. The need for the…
Bill from Assembly Republicans overhauls Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance law
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill from Republican lawmakers makes significant changes to Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance law. UI would be referred to as “reemployment assistance.” Waukesha Representative Scott Allen says…
Volunteer for Earth Day in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Celebrate Earth Day by helping beautify Rice Lake. This Earth Day Tuesday, April 22, the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce and Rice Lake Lake District…
Trump tariffs bring concerns for Wisconsin businesses
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There are real concerns about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact Wisconsin manufacturing. Republican congressman Scott Fitzgerald says tariffs will make it more difficult for…
Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling to other states for it
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous year. One reason is likely the increase of…
Underly asks for increased special education reimbursement rate
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly calls for an increase in special education reimbursement. Underly, reelected to a second four-year term earlier this month, also…
WI currently experiencing increased wildfire risk
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is currently experiencing increased wildfire risk. Department of Natural Resources reports 63 wildfires burned 135 acres this past weekend. The agency continues to suspend burn…