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Wisconsin joining multi-state lawsuit against lending company

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 17, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against OneMain financial. Attorney General Josh Kaul alleges the lender charged consumers hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees.…

UW-Health behavioral health expert offers tips on beating the ‘Doomscroll’ on social media

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 17, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re feeling down and anxious about the state of the world and the constant negative news on social media, do something about it. That’s the…

Kapenga says Senate Majority Leader LeMaheiu should think before pushing NIL bill to vote

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 17, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate says Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu needs to carefully consider potential votes. On WISN’s UPFRONT, Senator Chris Kapenga said LeMahieu…

Be careful making animal purchases online, says DATCP

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 17, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Before you put down big money on an animal purchase, make sure you’re actually getting what you’re looking for. Wisconsin Consumer Protection division director Michael Domke…

March blizzard dumps less snow than forecast; travel impacted

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 16, 2026

RICE LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — Area businesses shut down and churches canceled services on Sunday, ahead of the storm, but this weekend’s blizzard dumped less snow on the northwoods than…

Businesses advised to round down cash purchases

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 16, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Businesses in Wisconsin are advised to round down cash purchases to the nearest five cents. Guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection…

War in Iran may lead to higher prices in farm production, grocery stores

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 16, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The war in Iran could lead to higher costs for Wisconsin farmers and grocery consumers. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, countries in the region…

Evers signs Safe Haven expansion bill and others

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 16, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers signed several bills into law Friday. The Democratic governor signed Wisconsin Act 94, which expands the Save Haven law. State law previously gave…

Doctor reflects on COVID-19 anniversary

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 16, 2026

It’s been 6 years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Healthcare workers are reflecting on their experiences during the chaotic period. Doctor Bartho Capone with UW…

DATCP suspends numerous bird shows due to avian flu

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 16, 2026

MADISON, Wis., (WRN) — Poultry shows and exhibitions across much of southern Wisconsin are suspended. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture’s action is an effort to prevent spread of highly pathogenic…

Winter storm will impact travel into Monday

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 14, 2026

RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A winter storm impacting the state this weekend means drivers should plan ahead use caution. The National Weather Service warns of 15 to 20 inches…

Rice Lake Warriors Sports

RL Warrior Girls at state; Sheplee finalist in top award

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyMarch 13, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rice Lake Warrior Girls are at State. The No. 1 seeded Warriors play No. 4 Beaver Dam this afternoon in the first of two…

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