Volunteer for the Birkie, racing from Cable to Hayward this year
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — North America’s largest cross country ski race is on, and you can help. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation announced that there will be a full race,…
IRS to offer more online options including direct file this tax season
The IRS is offering more help this tax season. Spokesman Christopher Miller says the I R S dot Gov website has a number of new tools for you to use…
WI joins other states suing Trump over cuts to research funding
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge cuts to public health research. Wisconsin and 21 other states are suing the Trump Administration,…
Wisconsin Supreme Court says swing state’s embattled elections chief can remain in post
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the swing state’s nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed…
2024 was state’s warmest year on record
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — 2024 set Wisconsin weather records. That’s according to the Annual Climate Summary from the State Climatology Office at UW Madison. This past year was officially the…
Brewers to honor Uecker with special patch this season
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — The Brewers will be honoring beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker all season. The team announced Monday that players will be wearing a special patch to honor the…
State Senate bill would have Wisconsin join national Driver License Compact
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Two state Senators want Wisconsin participating in a multi-state compact aimed at reducing deaths on the road. Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere has joined Senator…
Sen Baldwin wants AM radios to stay in cars
US Senator Tammy Baldwin says AM radios need to stay in vehicles sold in the US. The Wisconsin Democrat says it’s a lifeline for Wisconsin farmers. “That’s what’s on, is…
Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens over son’s asthma death
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx for their son’s asthma death. Shannon and William Schmidtknect’s 22-year-old son Cole died in January…
Republican lawmakers argue for bill reversing DPI standards
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, a Republican bill would reverse state Superintendent Jill Underly’s overhaul of how the Department of Public Instruction measures student achievement on state tests.…
Most of Barron County’s snowmobile trails remain closed
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Most of Barron County’s snowmobile trails remain closed. While last week’s new snow has brought the potential for more winter activities, like skiing, snowshoeing and perhaps…
Stepping Stones helps those in need in Dunn County
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — A Dunn County organization has been battling food insecurity for over forty years. Since it was founded in 1984, Stepping Stones of Dunn County has made…