Be sure your lawn care service is right for you, says Consumer Protection
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Before you hire someone to landscape that freshly thawed lawn, make sure you’re getting what you pay for. It’s time to start thinking about lawn care…
Baldwin man arrested by State Patrol with fifth OWI charge
WILSON, Wis. (WJMC) — A Baldwin man accused of his fifth drunk driving offense. The State Patrol said 52-year-old John L. Carpenter was pulled over Sunday afternoon after a caller…
Evers vetoes ‘Red Tape Reset’ package
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers vetoes “Red Tape Reset” legislation. The Democratic governor on Friday issued vetoes on four bills that sought to limit rulemaking by state agencies.…
Microsoft to stop NDAs over data centers with local governments
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Microsoft will stop using nondisclosure agreements with local governments during early data center development. The company announced last week it’s moving away from NDAs, which it…
Red Cross looking for blood donations after blizzard cancels more than 30 blood drives
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Last week’s record snowstorms caused blood donations across the state to be cancelled, and the Red Cross is looking for help. Regional Communications Director Jen Warren…
New Berlin 8th grader wins Badger State Spelling Bee
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Last year’s runner up is this year’s champion in the Badger State Spelling Bee. The State Journal reports 13-year-old New Berlin Middle School eight-grader Ethan Robert…
DNR hosting Conservation Congress next month
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You can make your voice heard about Wisconsin’s conservation issues. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress are inviting the public to…
Cameron woman killed in crash a CTH SS, 21st Street, on Wednesday evening
CAMERON, Wis. (WJMC) — A 38-year-old Cameron woman died in a single-vehicle crash south of Cameron on Wednesday evening. Barron County Sheriff Jodi Kummet said the crash was reported just…
DMV can help voters obtain ID
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin DMV can help voters obtain needed ID. Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Election on April 7, the Wisconsin DOT’s Division of Motor Vehicles reminds…
Senate Majority leader LeMahieu not seeking reelection
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Majority Leader in the Wisconsin state Senate is not seeking reelection this fall. Devin LeMahieu announced his decision on Thursday, calling serving in the Senate…
Long time state-funded conservation program will end this year
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Funding for a state conservation program will expire soon. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund was created by the Wisconsin Legislature and Governor Tommy Thompson in 1989 to…
BREAKING: ‘Accidental’ alarm at Northwood Tech prompts police response
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A panic alarm triggered at Northwood Technical College in Rice Lake Thursday afternoon, March 19, prompted a quick and massive response from local law enforcement…