Category Archives: News Stories

Governor appoints Jared Hoy as the new leader of Wisconsin’s prison system

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is promoting a deputy secretary at the embattled Wisconsin Department of Corrections to be the new leader of the state’s prison system. Evers…

Explorers find what they believe is World War II ace Richard Bong’s downed plane in South Pacific

SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — This Memorial Day weekend we remember a Northwest Wisconsin native and World War II fighter ace, Richard Bong. Last week, an expedition in the south Pacific…

C-W Booster Club Bluegill Fishing Contest, May 25

CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Saturday, May 25, marks the 18th Annual Bluegill Fishing Contest and Raffle in Chetek. The event is put on by the Chetek/Weyerhaeuser Booster Club as a…

Stay safe on the water with life jackets

MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — The Department of Natural Resources is reminding people to be safe on the water this Memorial Day weekend. Wardens say there were 30 boating fatalities last…

Memorial Day 5K walk/run in Rice Lake

RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce is holding its second annual In Remembrance 5K Run/Walk on Memorial Day. May 27. The event begins at 8…

No safe amount: UW professor & Manitowoc native on newest alcohol science

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, you may want to consider new research on alcohol consumption. New research shows the safest amount of alcohol is none, with consumption tied…

Former governors Thompson & Walker among RPW delegates to RNC

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — The Republican Party of Wisconsin names delegates to this summer’s convention in Milwaukee. The RPW’s list of 41 delegates has some familiar names, including former governors…

Crash kills one, overturns semi tanker on Highway 63

CLEAR LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A driver was killed in a car-versus-semi crash that closed a section of Highway 63 overnight. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened…

State DOJ rates spring Drug Take Back Day a success

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A successful Spring Drug Take Back Day in Wisconsin. The state Department of Justice says Wisconsin ranked number two throughout the country for the most prescription…

Wisconsin criminal justice groups argue for invalidating constitutional amendments on bail

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin criminal justice advocates are arguing that Republican-backed cash bail constitutional amendments approved by voters last year should be invalidated over procedural flaws. A court hearing…

A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight

CHICAGO (AP) — Republican state lawmakers across the U.S. have been knocking down efforts by Democrats to ensure access to various forms of birth control. Former President Donald Trump put…

Natural Resources Board hears comments on wake-surfing

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Conservation groups and lake associations continue to ask the Department of Natural Resources to regulate wake-surfing. The Natural Resources Board heard comments from several of those…