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Watch out for data thieves when plugging in your phone

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 19, 2026

Don’t just plug your phone or device into any public charging station. Wisconsin Consumer Protection administrator Michelle Reinen says you can never know if an offered “free” charging station is…

On ramp to close for CTH I to southbound Hwy. 53

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 19, 2026

CHETEK, Wis. (NWN) — The southbound on ramp for Highway 53 from County Highway I, in Chetek, is closed, starting today, and lasting through October 1. The Wisconsin DOT is…

New funding will provide meals for Tribal elders and families

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New grant funding will help provide meals for Tribal elders and their families. Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture announced $1.5 million in…

State Supreme Court rules against state’s race-based college grants

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules a race-based college grant program is unconstitutional. The unanimous decision released Thursday saw conservative Justice Annette Ziegler authoring an opinion in…

Help stop the spread of invasive species

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You’re being encouraged to help stop the spread of invasive species this weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites residents to get outside and take…

Twin Cities area man dead in Douglas County off-road vehicle crash

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 18, 2026

SUPERIOR, Wis. (WRN) — A Minnesota man dies in a northern Wisconsin ATV crash. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are investigating last Saturday afternoon’s…

Hesselbein talks governor’s race and Trump at WisPolitics event

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 18, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If Democrats pick up a trifecta in November by winning the governor’s race and picking up majorities the Wisconsin Legislature, Senate Democratic leader Dianne Hesselbein promises…

Baldwin questions Trump deal to end his Iran war

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — US Senator Tammy Baldwin says President Trump’s statements about a deal to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz don’t hold water. “The…

Clayton Cheese Days kicks off June 19

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 18, 2026

CLAYTON, Wis. (NWN) — The 59th annual Clayton Cheese Days kicks off Friday. The Medallion Hunt is underway with clues at Citizens State Bank page on Facebook. On Friday, there…

Green Bay Packers refute comments made by Rep Fitzgerald over broadcasting rights

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 18, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — The Packers refute a Wisconsin Congressman’s challenge to the NFL ‘s broadcast agreement. 5th District Republican Scott Fitzgerald wants Congress to reexamine the 1961 Sports…

New grant initiative hopes to strengthen financial literacy education

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 18, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new grant initiative hopes to strengthen financial literacy education. The Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Financial Institutions are offering a total of…

EC Police say wanted man is armed and dangerous

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJune 17, 2026

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (NWN) — Police in Eau Claire are searching for a man they consider armed and dangerous, and are asking the public for help in locating him. Authorities…

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