Rising gas price might be damper on Memorial Day travel
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Higher gas prices might be putting a slight dent in Memorial Day travel plans across Wisconsin. AAA says about 834‑thousand Wisconsinites are still expected to travel…
Possible drowning on Fish Lake in Rusk County
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Crews were searching Fish Lake in southwest Rusk County Saturday and Sunday for an apparent drowning victim. A caller just before 9:30 p.m. Saturday said there…
House fire near Ladysmith; no one injured
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — A fire destroyed a house in rural Rusk County. Ladysmith Fire Chief Kyle Gibbs said firefighters were called out early Saturday morning to a structure fire…
Chetek to consider sale of city ball field
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — A proposal to sell the Chetek City Ball Field, known as Denny Overby Field, in downtown Chetek, will be discussed and considered by the Chetek City…
Rusk County cyber attack investigation update
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — More information on the investigation into last month’s cyberattack targeting Rusk County’s government website. County officials said some personal information of a limited number of people…
FBI allegedly starts investigation into 2020 election
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The FBI is reportedly opening an investigation into Wisconsin’s handling of the 2020 presidential election. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports an FBI agent interviewed Wisconsin Elections…
IKEA to open second Wisconsin store in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Furniture and some famed meatballs are coming to Madison. IKEA is set to open a store on Madison’s west side. This will be IKEA’s second store…
Keep away from lone fawns this spring, says DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As fawns start appearing across Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding you to not step in and help if you see one on its…
Throughout May Indigenous people are raising awareness about their missing and murdered
HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — Indigenous peoples across North America are gathering this month to raise awareness about the disproportionate violence in their communities while demanding sustained response from authorities. The…
Wisconsin DHS credits new EMS training in reducing overdose deaths
Wisconsin health officials say new training for first responders is helping drive a sharp drop in overdose deaths statewide. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently wrapped up a first-of-its-kind…
Getting kids involved in spring cleaning can teach life-long skills
Spring cleaning can be tough, especially for kids who might not want to get rid of their things. UW Health pediatrician Megan Yanny says parents can model that behavior. “So…
DPI adding literacy coaches to schools across state
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state’s Department of Public Instruction announces a major new investment in literacy coaches. DPI will place literacy coaches in 50 public schools and four private…