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Spreitzer on failure of tax relief & school funding deal

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 20, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers criticized state Senate Democrats for failing to support the tax relief and K-12 funding plan he brokered with Republican leaders. Democratic Senator Mark…

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WJMC Last Chance Auction is Thursday, May 21

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 20, 2026

RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — WJMC’s Last Chance Auction is tomorrow on 96.1 FM, AM1240 and 96.5 FM. Starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, tune in and call in to…

Child killed in skid steer accident on New Auburn farm

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 19, 2026

NEW AUBURN, Wis. (WJMC) — A tragic farm accident in rural New Auburn over the weekend. According to Barron County dispatch logs a juvenile was struck and killed by a…

League of Women Voters sues Elections Commission to create standards on curing absentee ballots

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin League of Women Voters wants the state to create a uniform system on how to correct absentee ballots. The League filed a lawsuit in…

Congressman Tom Tiffany endorsed for governor by Republicans at weekend convention

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 19, 2026

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Republicans gather for their convention over the weekend in the Wisconsin Dells. Party members unanimously endorsed 7th District congressman Tom Tiffany as their candidate…

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DATCP says keep an eye on your kids data after school software data breach

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Parents of students at schools that use the Canvas data software have been notified of a data breach in the program. Wisconsin Consumer Protection director Mike…

Wisconsin launches plan to eliminate viral hepatitis

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin launches a plan to eliminate viral hepatitis. It’s a statewide effort by Wisconsin Department of Health Services to eliminate hepatitis A, B, and C by…

Man arrested after allegedly carrying rifle, making threats at PF school

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 18, 2026

PRAIRIE FARM, Wis. (WJMC) — A man with a rifle was taken into custody Friday morning in Prairie Farm. Barron County Sheriff Jodi Kummet said callers reported a man with…

Small wildfires over weekend

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 18, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — The state saw 40 wildfires burn 50 acres over the weekend that started with a Red Flag warning on Friday, but northwest Wisconsin avoided large fires.…

How last week’s bipartisan surplus deal fell apart

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 18, 2026

MADISION, Wis. (WRN) — Last week’s collapse of a $1.8 billion state surplus deal between Democratic Governor Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders highlights deep divisions inside both parties. “Congressman…

Tick activity starting earlier, more severe this spring

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 18, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Tick activity is starting earlier this year, and you need to be aware of symptoms of a bite. UW Health infectious disease physician Dr. Greg DeMuri…

Pabst ending production of Schlitz Beer, Verona brewing company making one last batch

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMay 18, 2026

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — “The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous” is getting one last batch. Pabst Brewing is closing its production line of Schlitz Beer after 177 years of production,…

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