On ramp to close for CTH I to southbound Hwy. 53
CHETEK, Wis. (NWN) — The southbound on ramp for Highway 53 from County Highway I, in Chetek, will be closed starting Friday, and lasting through October 1. The Wisconsin DOT…
Three men plead not guilty to forgery for roles in 2020 false electors scheme
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Three men plead not guilty for an attempt to cast false electoral votes for President Trump in 2020. Former Trump attorney Jim Troupis, and election advisers…
WHEDA announces new plan for tax credits and housing efforts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Developing Authority have announced a new plan for tax credits and housing efforts. The plan sets priorities for awarding federal and…
Fitzgerald and NFL exec on league’s broadcasting agreement
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — How the NFL awards broadcasting rights, needs review, says a lawmaker. Wisconsin Congressman Scott Fitzgerald says the NFL’s sports broadcasting agreement needs tweaks and dismisses…
Fight over Brewers 50-50 raffle heads to Wisconsin Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A Kenosha couple are taking their fight over a 50-50 raffle at American Family Field to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Matt and Annette Flynn claim they…
AAA’s Nick Jarmusz on reopening Strait of Hormuz impact on gas prices
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — News of an agreement to end President Trump’s war with Iran is good news for motorists. Nick Jarmusz with Triple-A Wisconsin notes prices at the pump…
AG Kaul says Trump order on mail-in ballots is illegal
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s Attorney General says President Trump can’t force states to turn over their voter rolls to engage in mail-in voting. AG Josh Kaul has joined a…
Report finds falling work-age population will mean fewer housing units needed
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — How many new homes will Wisconsin need by decade’s end? A recently released report from Forward Analytics, the research arm of the Wisconsin Counties Association, suggests…
Fundraiser supports RLPD, BCSD K9 units
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Today, a fundraiser for two police K9 programs in Barron County. Proceeds from the event at Rice Lake Family Restraunt will be donated to the…
Sen. Quinn blasts DNR for planned closure of fish hatchery
State Sen. Romaine Quinn is blasting the closure of a fish hatchery in Northern Wisconsin. Quinn, in a press release last week, said the DNR will close the Brule State…
Evers, DHS rolling out $40 million to improve rural healthcare
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers and state health officials are rolling out 40 million dollars in grants to improve healthcare in rural Wisconsin. The funding will support projects…
Friday lightning storm damages Aquafest stage
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — An electrifying performance at Rice Lake’s Aquafest on Friday night wasn’t from just from the band, but a severe storm. A bolt struck a utility…