Tornadoes confirmed in Central Wisconsin
UNITY, Wis. (WRN) — The National Weather Service is confirming a pair of tornadoes from Tuesday night’s storms in central Wisconsin. The two tornadoes touched down in the communities of…
Rusk County Highway O reopen after washout
WEYERHAEUSER, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County Highway O, between Fire Lane Road and Christianson Road, is back open. This section of highway, east of Christie Mountain, was closed Wednesday morning…
DNR says cicadas have emerged in Wisconsin
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (WRN) — They’re here – cicadas have been sighted in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reporting that a resident of Lake Geneva sent photos of…
Moms for Liberty to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state voters
NEW YORK (AP) — The conservative parental rights group Moms for Liberty plans to spend more than $3 million on a multi-state advertising blitz to increase its membership and engage…
Visit a State Park this Memorial Day, says DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Take a trip somewhere natural for Memorial Day. Wisconsin State Parks recreation chief Missy Vanlanduyt says there’s plenty of places to enjoy and discover across the…
Dodge County squad car crashes into home during vehicle pursuit
FOX LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — A deputy’s squad car crashed into a home in Dodge County. The sheriff’s office says it happened Monday night in Fox Lake when the deputy…
Motorcycle rider killed in Northern Dunn County identified
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — The motorcycle rider killed Saturday afternoon in northern Dunn County has been identified. Sheriff Kevin Bygd said the victim was 38-year-old Joshua Martell, of Clear Lake.…
Northwoods hospitals display fishing hooks removed from patients
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WRN) — Northwoods hospitals are once again ready to save people from their own fishing tackle. WXPR in Rhinelander reports Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff and Aspirus…
Be aware of scams targeting job seekers, says DATCP
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re on the job hunt, be on the look out for scams targeting you. Wisconsin consumer protection director Michelle Reinen says scammers post fake job…
DHS announces new vaccination requirements for kids
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New vaccination requirements for kids in Wisconsin schools and child care centers. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announces updates that include a requirement for meningitis…
Two sex offenders released after sentences served
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — The Barron County Sheriff’s Department says two men who served sentences for child sex-related crimes are being released today and will reside in Barron County. Lee…
Barron Main Street project update, May 19
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Barron’s Main Street project is progressing along La Salle Avenue between Fifth and Third streets. Crews are doing utility work in this area, says Project Manager…