Evers appoints Wild Rice Stewardship Council
A new effort to protect a historic Wisconsin natural resource. Wild rice is known as manoomin by the Ojibwe people who harvest on northern Wisconsin waterways. Governor Tony Evers has…
No grouse hunt this year, says WI DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There will likely be no hunting season for sharp-tailed grouse this year. The Wisconsin State Journal reports a Department of Natural Resources report shows a 22…
If getting on the water this holiday weekend, keep safety in mind
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re planning on hitting the water this Memorial Day weekend and over the summer, make sure to keep safety in mind. Here’s advice from Wisconsin…
Federal court blocks Trump administration from accessing WI voter rolls
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A federal court has blocked the US Department of Justice from accessing Wisconsin’s voter files. Judge James Peterson on Thursday dismissed an attempt by the Trump…
Wisconsin to get $94.3 million to facilitate lead line replacement
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New federal funding will assist Wisconsin communities to replace lead water service lines. Wisconsin will receive $94.3 million through the EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund,…
Analysis finds failed surplus deal would’ve sent state budget into red
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Analysis finds last week’s failed surplus deal would’ve sent Wisconsin’s budget into the red. A memo from the Legislature’s Fiscal Bureau shows the proposed deal —…
Survey names three Wisconsin cities among safest in America
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — Three Wisconsin cities rank among the safest in America. The personal finance site SmartAsset assessed data from multiple federal agencies on natural disaster risk, traffic…
Pick up auction items before May 29
If you purchased any items on the WJMC Last Chance Auction yesterday and marked them for pickup, you can pick them up starting today, May 22. The front office is…
Remains in Rusk County confirmed that of missing man from 2025
BRUCE, Wis. (WJMC) — The human remains found in a wooded area of northwest Rusk County have been identified. Rusk County Sheriff Phil Grassmann said a forensic pathologist from the…
AFL-CIO report shows slight decline in Wisconsin workplace deaths
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Worker deaths in Wisconsin have decreased slightly over the last three years, but remain higher than the national average. That’s according to the AFL-CIO’s annual Death…
Click It or Ticket campaign underway
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — More law enforcement will be on the roads over the next two weeks as a major safety campaign gets underway. With the busy Memorial Day weekend…
Money going to expand high-speed internet in underserved communities
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is rolling out $60 million to expand high-speed internet in underserved Wisconsin communities. Evers, along with the state’s Public Service Commission, says the…