Evers vetoes bills he says target LGBTQ youth
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers vetoes five bills relating to LGBTQ youth. In a press release from his office, Evers said he marked International Transgender Day of Visibility…
Child abuse mandatory reporting bill vetoed by Evers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The governor on Friday, vetoed a bill requiring child welfare agencies to report suspected child abuse. The bill’s author, Republican State Senator Romaine Quinn, said there’s…
UPFRONT: WILL prepares to sue the state over online betting bill
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A conservative law firm says it’s ready to sue Wisconsin if a bill allowing for sports betting is signed into law. Wisconsin Institute for Law and…
DNR looking for outdoor safety instructors
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help teach outdoor safety. The DNR needs certified instructors for hunter and bow education, ATV…
Situation near Faith Community Church in Hudson resolved; subject in custody
HUDSON, Wis. (WJMC) — A public safety alert in Hudson has ended. Just after 12 p.m. on Tuesday, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office said there was no threat to…
Active threat reported near Faith Community Church in Hudson, Tuesday morning
HUDSON, Wis. (WJMC) — Authorities in Hudson are advising the public to avoid Faith Community Church in Hudson. The Hudson Police Department and St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department, just after…
Man allegedly brings firearm to Hayward High School
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — School officials in Hayward say a former student was arrested after he went on to school grounds with a firearm. The Hayward School District said on…
Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany wants to end vehicle emission testing in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany says he wants to end vehicle emissions testing in southeastern Wisconsin. He calls the program costly and time‑consuming, especially…
Evers vetoes federal school voucher expansion for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic Governor Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that would have required Wisconsin to expand its private school voucher program. The Republican controlled Legislature passed the…
Baldwin encourages House vote on private equity housing ownership limits
WAUSAU, Wis. (WRN) — A bill to limit housing owned by large corporations. Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin is encouraging the House to take up a Senate passed measure that would…
Kangaroo that escaped from Necedah petting zoo returns home
NECEDAH, Wis. (WRN) — Chesney, the jean diaper wearing kangaroo, is back home in Juneau County. Chesney was spooked by a dog last week and jumped a fence at Sunshine…
Thousands march across Wisconsin during third ‘No Kings’ protests
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Thousands of people in Wisconsin participated in the latest “No Kings” demonstrations on Saturday. Protesters gathered in dozens of Wisconsin cities and towns, pushing back against…