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Elections Commission is ready for the Spring Election, says Wolfe

It’s time for the Spring Election and the Wisconsin Elections Commission is ready to handle any irregularities. Administrator Meagan Wolfe says recent statements and executive orders from the White House…

Rothman could be fired as Regents meet on Tuesday

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Board of Regents will meet today to consider the future of Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman. While a statement from Regent President Amy Bogost…

Tiffany says he’d bring back and sign no tax on tips & overtime bills

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican candidate for Governor Tom Tiffany says he’ll make good on a promise to sign no state tax on overtime pay or tips legislation, after both…

DNR reminding you to be aware of black bear encounters

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding you to be bear aware as black bears emerge from their winter dens. As warmer weather draws more…

Evers vetoes tips & overtime tax deductions bills

Governor Tony Evers on Friday vetoed Republican authored bills to provide state income tax deductions on tips and overtime. In his veto message on overtime, the Democratic governor said he…

Evers begins process of issuing first commutations in more than 25 years

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is starting the process of issuing the state’s first commutations in more than 25 years. Evers announced Friday he’s creating a new advisory…

Wisconsin joins multi-state lawsuit challenging Trump’s executive order on voting

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Friday joined a coalition of 22 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s…

Keep your distance from wild animals this spring

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — While it might be tempting to get close and take photos, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding you to keep your distance from animals…

New state law defines antisemitism in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new, highly debated new state law codifies a definition of antisemitism in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers signed the legislation last week. “It’s a definition. This…

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash in debate

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The candidates for Wisconsin’s open Supreme Court seat sparred in a rescheduled, Thursday night debate. The two candidates debated over Wisconsin’s abortion ban. Conservative candidate Maria…

We Energies, WPS seek rate hikes over next two years

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service want to raise residential electric bills again. The parent company of the utilities submitted its request to the Public Service…

Clean Wisconsin joining lawsuit against Trump administration over coal plant pollution limits

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Clean Wisconsin is suing the Trump administration over the rollback of pollution limits for coal plants. The suit targets the repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics…