Changes coming to Mega Millions ticket price, game play
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Changes are coming for one of Wisconsin’s popular big money lottery games. A ticket in the multi-state Mega Millions game will increase from $2 to $5…
Write-in candidates only for Rice Lake City Council seats
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — There are only write-in candidates for all four city council districts in Rice Lake. Barron County Clerk Jessica Hodek says this is a very unique…
K9 finds meth, THC on Rice Lake traffic stop
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake Police arrested a driver Wednesday afternoon after a police K9 alerted to possible drugs in the vehicle. Police said methamphetamine and marijuana were…
Wisconsin voters need not worry about Trump’s latest executive order
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin voters needn’t be put off by President Trump’s latest executive order. Trump’s executive action requires providing proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal…
Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It’s become a big deal in the Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate in the race to fill a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could ultimately decide a…
UWEC chancellor leaving for new job
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — UW – Eau Claire’s chancellor is leaving for a new job. Jim Schmidt was announced Wednesday as new President of James Madison University in Harrisonburg,…
Barron County underage, binge drinking survey
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — A new survey will help Barron County officials determine how alcohol use is affecting its youth. The Barron County Department of Health & Human Services is…
Building Commission sends Evers’ budget to JFC without recommendation
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state Building Commission deadlocks on Governor Tony Evers’ capital budget. Republican lawmakers argued more discussion is needed, so the $4.3 billion plan now goes to…
Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the United States. Tuesday’s order demands documentary proof of citizenship be added as…
DPI Superintendent candidates trade ‘lie’ accusations
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Candidates for state schools Superintendent accuse one another of lying. Challenger Brittany Kinser was on a Tuesday morning media call. “As a first-time candidate who has…
Benefit for Barron-Maple Grove fire chief
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — This Sunday, the Tree Stand Tavern in Barron will be hosting a benefit for City of Barron Street Department Director and Barron-Maple Grove fire chief Ben…
Summerfield, James hosted listening session in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — 68th Assembly District Rep. Rob Summerfield and 23rd District Senator Jesse James hosted a listening session in Ladysmith yesterday. The lawmakers told constituents the state’s biennial…