New data shows Wisconsin is losing teacher retention
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New data tracks losses in the teaching profession in Wisconsin. A report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction shows just fifty‑two percent of new teachers…
Evers signs NIL bill with partial veto
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers signs a bill funding UW – Madison’s NIL deals. $14.6 million will go towards to the University’s athletic department, while also writing existing…
Stevens Point resident found dead in rural Rusk County
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WRN) — A person was found dead in rural Rusk County on Friday. Sheriff Phil Grassmann said deputies were investigating an abandoned vehicle on Lea Lake Road, north…
Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Her victory Tuesday grows the liberal majority on the court as cases affecting congressional…
April 7 local election results
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — From last night’s election, here unofficial results in some local races and school referenda. Elected to the Bloomer School Board were Melynda Smetana and Dustine…
Evers signs bills releasing PFAS funding
PFAS funding is released as Governor Tony Evers signs a pair of bills. The Democratic governor prioritized efforts to address PFAS contamination as part of his legislative agenda. Following months…
Attendance line shift proposed for Haugen Elementary
HAUGEN, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rice Lake Area School District is considering shifting the attendance line south for the Haugen Elementary School. Administrator Randy Drost said the school board is…
UW Regents fire Rothman
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Jay Rothman is fired as President of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Board of Regents vote came Tuesday afternoon following a half hour closed session and…
New regulations for Wisconsin’s upcoming inland fishing season
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There are new regulations for Wisconsin’s general inland fishing season which opens in less than a month. The Department of Natural Resources says the 2026–27 general…
April 7, 2026, election results
Results are shown only for races that are contested (more candidates than open seats). Candidates in the uncontested elections are the presumed winner. Polls close at 8 p.m. Results will…
April 7 election day, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — In today’s election, along with the state supreme court race, there are local government and school board elections and a few referenda ballot questions. Polls…
Democrats hope to increase liberal control of battleground Wisconsin’s Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats are hoping to increase liberal control of the state Supreme Court in battleground Wisconsin in an election that has focused largely on abortion rights as…