Evers signs postpartum Medicaid bill into law
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers signs a bill expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin. The Democratic governor signed the bill in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Coverage will expand from…
Badgers NIL bill narrowly passes Wisconsin Senate
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill to fund UW – Madison athletics. After sailing though the state Assembly on a 95-1 vote last month, the…
Bills to cover PFAs remediation in Wisconsin ready for Evers to sign
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation to help mitigate the effects of PFAs contamination on Wisconsin communities is headed to the governor. The state Senate passed a pair of bills on…
Report any storm damage to crops to local FSA office, DATCP urges
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state’s agriculture department says any farmers or producers who suffered damage or losses from last weekend’s blizzard, to report it to their county FSA office.…
Significant drop in opioid deaths in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin recorded one of the largest drops in opioid deaths nationwide. That’s according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a health care research…
Juvenile dies after SUV vs semi crash in Minong
MINONG, Wis. (WJMC) — A juvenile is dead after an SUV versus semi crash in Minong Tuesday morning. Minong Police Chief Lucas Shepard said the crash happened just after 11:45…
Most Barron County snowmobile trails closed
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — While the area gained a late-season half-foot of snow with last weekend’s blizzard, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department reminds people that most of the county’s snowmobile…
Check your voter registration status for spring election
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Today’s the deadline to register online to vote in Wisconsin’s upcoming spring election. Now is a good time to check your voter registration status. The deadline…
FoodShare candy and soda restrictions bill ready for Evers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to allow Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services to seek a federal waiver prohibiting FoodShare recipients from purchasing candy…
Public school enrollment drops in 68 of 72 Wisconsin counties
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Public school enrollment declines again across Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s public schools lost more than 14‑thousand students this school year, with enrollment declining in 68 of the state’s…
Brewers Opening Day, other dates available on free local TV
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Good news for Brewers fans, everyone will be able to watch Opening Day. The Brewers announced Tuesday that 10 home games will be broadcast on Television…
Focusing on the Irish in Wisconsin for St. Patrick’s Day
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Focusing on the Irish in Wisconsin for St. Patrick’s Day. Farming for Irish settlers in Wisconsin was quite different from their homeland experience. Marquette University Associate…