AI powered scams surging in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — AI-powered scams are surging in Wisconsin and costing victims far more money. The Better Business Bureau reports that from January through July, reports of AI-related scams…
Sawyer County Fair Thursday preview
HAYWARD, Wis. (WRN) — The Sawyer County Fair is this week. Gates open at 6 p.m., with Ghama Worship Music at the family tent and the opening of the carnival.…
Policy Forum report finds ‘brain drain’ of college educated adults from Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new study finds Wisconsin has a “brain drain” among college educated adults. “So we found that almost 60% of Wisconsin-born adults who are in their…
Limit your digital footprint with some tips from UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As the number of data breaches rise and more people’s information is released to the dark web it’s important to limit what criminals can find out…
UW System could make new investments in state workforce
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The UW System could make new investments to boost Wisconsin’s workforce and business growth. The Tech for Tomorrow and Accelerate Wisconsin initiatives are part of the…
Tiffany tells supporters he’s ready for November
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Congressman Tom Tiffany cruised to victory in Tuesday’s Republican primary for governor. He spoke to supporters last night about the general election in November. “The question…
Seventh and Third Congressional primary results
MADISON, Wis. (WRN / NWN) — The 26-year-old Trump-endorsed son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy prevailed in a primary field of five with a 20,000 vote margin over his…
Local legislative, county primary election results
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — In local, state legislature primary elections. Erik Severson won the Republican primary for State Senate District 25, and will face Democrat Charley Ray. Incumbent Chanz…
Wisconsin’s primary is today
MADISON, Wis, (WRN) — It’s primary Election Day in Wisconsin. The matchup of Madison Democratic Socialist state Representative Francesca Hong and Governor Tony Evers endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley…
Local election coverage tonight with NWN
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — NorthwestNow.Net will bring you election coverage tonight, starting at 8 p.m., with results from the Republican and Democratic primaries for Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of…
Aug. 9 motorcycle crash rider named
RICE LAKE, Wis. (NWN) — Authorities identify the man injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway 53 near Haugen on Sunday afternoon. The State Patrol said 43-year-old David W. Westerlund,…
New fact sheet highlights connections between youth vaping and mental health
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health has a new fact sheet which encourages parents to learn what modern vaping products look like. Director Linda Hall says many are designed…