Rotunda display of Wisconsin child gun violence victims
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A display in the Capitol rotunda highlights the toll of gun violence on Wisconsin children. June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the portraits of Wisconsin…
Lt. Gov Rodrieguez wins straw poll among governor candidates at Dems convention
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor wins a straw poll at the state Democratic Convention. Sara Rodriguez led a WisPolitics poll of attendees at the convention this past weekend.…
Enjoy some tasty Wisconsin dairy recipes this June Dairy Month
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Enjoy some summer tastes along with Wisconsin Dairy this June. The 78th Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow says she’s really enjoying a grilled feta and watermelon…
Aquafest’s Saturday concerts proceeding after Friday lightning strike
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — An update on Aquafest: Saturday’s performance is a go. Some sound equipment was damaged by a lightning strike at Friday night’s show, which led to…
Man convicted of ‘Tree Stand Murders’ dies
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — The man convicted of the 2004 shooting deaths of six local hunters and wounding of two others, has died. Wisconsin court records said 57-year-old Chai…
SCOWIS creates panel to review recusal rule
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A newly created panel will consider updates to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recusal rule. In a 4-to-3 vote, the court’s liberal majority approved creation of the…
Friday Aquafest 2026 preview
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — At Aquafest today, the food court is open at 11 a.m., with music by Brian Stewart from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Tri-State Carnival…
Tri-County Dairy Breakfast, June 13 in Spooner
SPOONER, Wis. (NWN) — Celebrate June Dairy Month in Spooner this weekend. The Tri-County Dairy Breakfast is set for Saturday at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. They’ll be serving…
New running club meets Saturday mornings in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — A running club has set foot in Rice Lake. Rice Lake Running hosts a group run Saturday mornings at the Northwoods Cycle shop in downtown…
Scam alert for fake court date courses
BARRON, Wis. (NWN) — A phone scam alert from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department. The department was getting reports from residents about calls after their or a family member’s arrest.…
Thursday, Friday Aquafest preview
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — At Aquafest today … The Hauck Power Sports food court opens at 11 a.m. on Main Street, across from the Aquafest stage grounds. There’s live…
Democratic State Convention this weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s convention is this weekend. UW – La Crosse Political Science Professor Anthony Chergosky says the DPW gathering in Madison promises to…