DHS continues to monitor high tick activity
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — High levels of tick activity continue to be tracked across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says tick activity is at a seasonal peak, with…
DNR looking for landowners to host disabled hunts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin landowners can host fall gun deer hunts for hunters with disabilities. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding landowners to sign up by July…
Severe storm knocks down trees, power lines in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — The thunderstorm this morning blew down trees throughout Rice Lake, taking out power to some locations. The Rice Lake Police Department urged caution around those…
High temps raise risk of pavement buckling
MADISON, Wis. (NWN) — High temperatures through the week could result in buckled pavement and drivers should watch out. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says when the weather goes from…
Wednesday, Thursday Aquafest event preview
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Rice Lake Aquafest’s events continue with Aquabug clues today and tomorrow. Listen to WJMC, WKFX and WAQE or visit Aquafest social media or Aquafest website…
Superior council member will propose data center moratorium
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WRN) — More Wisconsin communities are enacting or considering data center moratoriums. The Superior Telegram reports Councilor Garner Moffat will propose a one-year moratorium on data centers. While…
Harley Davidson to bring some production back to Wisconsin, US
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Harley Davidson is bringing some production lines back to the US and Wisconsin. The company announced Tuesday that the Pan America, Sportster and Nightster model lines…
Wisconsin teens can get rewarded for safe driving
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin teenagers can get rewarded for safe driving habits through the Safe Roads Challenge. “Every time you drive using the app, it automatically tracks your driving…
Another record year for tourism in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Tourism spending in Wisconsin continues to increase. Governor Tony Evers says Wisconsin’s tourism industry hit new highs in 2025, with a record 117.99 million visitors, up…
Fatal crash near Grantsburg on Saturday
GRANTSBURG, Wis. (WRN) — A fatal crash at the intersection of Highway 70 and Johnson Road, near Grantsburg, on Saturday afternoon. Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch said a sedan driver…
Tuesday’s Aquafest 2026 events
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Rice Lake’s Aquafest is underway. Today’s events include, the Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues. Listen to WJMC, WKFX and WAQE or visit the Aquafest…
Road closures in Rice Lake for Aquafest events
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Rice Lake’s Main Street will be closed downtown from Water Street, south to Messenger Street, for Aquafest events. The road closure is from Wednesday morning…