NIL bill for UW athletes advances at the Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, legislation allowing University of Wisconsin athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness is a step closer to the governor’s desk.…
Watch out for potential flooding this month, says NWS
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — There is a chance for significant spring flooding in Wisconsin this year, due to an upcoming round of rain and snow. National Weather Service meteorologist Jason…
Department of Natural Resources offering tips to protect groundwater
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is providing tips on how to protect groundwater. Saving water and protecting groundwater starts at home. Simple steps like turning…
Seven Wisconsinites crack Forbes list of world’s richest people
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Seven Wisconsinites are on Forbes’ most recent list of the world’s richest people. Diane Hendricks is the highest-ranked Wisconsin resident on the annual list of billionaires,…
Cybersecurity attack in Rusk County government computer network
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County government’s computer network is down due to some sort of cybersecurity attack. In a press release Wednesday, the county said it was working with…
Beware fake job postings, says Wisconsin Consumer Protection
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Consumer Protection is warning residents of a rise in fake online job postings. Division director Mike Domke says criminals use those listings to get your…
Finance committee approves prohibition on using Foodshare for candy and soda
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill advancing in the Wisconsin Legislature would prohibit families from using Foodshare assistance for soda or candy. Milwaukee Democrat, Senator LaTonya Johnson offered an amendment…
Report: women remain underrepresented in Wisconsin elected offices
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Women remain underrepresented in Wisconsin elected offices. While accounting for half of Wisconsin’s population, just over one quarter of all elected offices statewide were held by…
Baldwin & Johnson says they’ll work to fill U.S. Attorney vacancy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators appear willing to work together to fill a U.S. Attorney vacancy. Madison Democrat Tammy Baldwin is calling for the Federal Nominating Commission to…
Large shed destroyed by fire in Grant Township
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — A fire destroyed a large shed and its contents in rural Rusk County, Saturday night. Ladysmith Fire Chief Kyle Gibbs said his department was called out…
Wisconsin taxpayers can file their state returns for free this year
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin taxpayers have a new way to file their state returns for free this year. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s updated WisTax system is now live…
Wisconsin pushing ahead with lawsuit against Live Nation
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is pushing ahead with its lawsuit against Live Nation, even after a major federal settlement with the company and Ticketmaster. The U.S. Department of Justice…