WPS extending peregrine falcon naming contest
WESTON, Wis. (WRN) — Popular demand is keeping a Wisconsin falcon naming contest alive a little longer. Wisconsin Public Service is extending voting until Sunday, May tenth, to name peregrine…
Cheese Louise reopens in new building after 2024 fire
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A local cafe has reopened. A fire in October 2024 burned down the home of Cheese Louise Sandwiches and Agonic Brewing Company. A new building…
Death at UW-Stout likely result of an accident, say police
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — Police are investigating the death of a man on the campus of UW-Stout, in Menomonie. UW-Stout Police Department identified the victim as Mason D. Barth, and…
Share the road with animal-drawn vehicles
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Drivers are being reminded to slow down and share Wisconsin roads this spring. The Wisconsin State Patrol says crashes involving animal-drawn vehicles remain a serious concern.…
DNR warns of high fire risk, suspends burn permits
MADISON, Wis. (WRN / WJMC) — Burn permits are being suspended across Wisconsin as fire danger remains very high. Despite record flooding across parts of the state, the Department of…
Ag Tourism Association launching a new digital passport
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WRN) — A new digital passport is giving travelers a different way to explore Wisconsin this summer. The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association is launching its new Destinations Pass…
Driver arrested for fifth OWI after striking multiple road signs on Hwy. 53
TREGO, Wis. (WJMC) — A Hayward man arrested for a fifth OWI charge at a Trego bar after allegedly running over multiple road signs. The State Patrol said 65-year-old Raymond…
Southbound Hwy. 53, CTH I closed at Chetek overpass overnight Monday
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — An overnight road closure for southbound Highway 53 at Chetek is scheduled. The Wisconsin DOT says the southbound lanes of Highway 53 at the County Highway…
Bail bond scam calls reported in Dunn County
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — Another sheriff’s department is warning of scam calls involving fake jail bond fees. Sheriff Kevin Bygd said the callers pretend to be a jailer or bail…
DWD looking for employers who go above and beyond for vets
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Employers that go above and beyond for veterans are being sought by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. During National Military Appreciation Month, DWD is inviting…
Outspoken brewery owner enters race for governor
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WRN) — The owner of Minocqua Brewing company has entered the governor’s race. Kirk Bangstad announced his candidacy during a livestream from his brewery over the weekend. Bangstad…
Wisconsin State Parks looking for volunteer campsite hosts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is looking for a few good volunteers at its campsites this summer. State Parks volunteer coordinator Janet Hutchens says there are…