State Assembly passes voter ID measure
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Republican controlled Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that will allow voters to add an amendment to the state constitution requiring a photo ID…
Duffy confirmation hearing set for Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — The former Wisconsin congressman tapped by president-elect Trump to lead the US Department of Transportation has a hearing before a congressional committee today. Trump picked Sean…
Free Ice Fishing Weekend is January 18-19
MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — Free fishing weekend comes to Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says Free Fishing Weekend allows anglers to cast out across Wisconsin without a license, a…
Ad wars begin in closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ad wars in the hotly contested race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are beginning. Republican-backed candidate Brad Schimel is launching a $1.1 million television…
Entries from high schoolers accepted for 2026 state park pass design
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Entries are being accepted to design next year’s state park and forest vehicle pass. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says high school-age students can submit…
Safety tips for dealing with kids in cold temps
As temperatures dip into single digits and below zero, UW Health offers tips on how to keep kids safe if they’re outside. UW Health Child Safety Manager Rishelle Eithun says…
Safety tips for dealing with kids in cold temps
As temperatures dip into single digits and below zero, UW Health offers tips on how to keep kids safe if they’re outside. UW Health Child Safety Manager Rishelle Eithun says…
Kohl’s announces store closings around the country
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin-based retailer will be closing stores across the country. Friday, Kohl’s announced its plan to close 27 underperforming stores in 15 states by April.…
There’s too much salt in the groundwater says DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s municipal wells have too much sodium. The Journal Sentinel reports that much of that contamination comes from road salt. The Department of Natural Resources reports…
WI chapter of American Red Cross helps with wildfire relief
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — You can help with wildfire relief efforts in California. American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Executive Director Rebecca Rockhill on the best way to assist. “Financial…
Electrical issue suspected cause of Luck barbershop fire
LUCK, Wis. (WJMC) — An electrical issue is the suspected cause of a fire at Rick’s Barber Shop on Main Street in Luck. Luck Fire Chief Tony Carter said the…
Info sought for Rice Lake check fraud suspect
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake police are looking for a possible check fraud suspect who attempted to cash a check at Johnson Bank on January 2. Police said…