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Assembly vote sends dense breast screening bills to Evers

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 20, 2026

Emotional testimony in the state Assembly Thursday prior to a vote on “Gail’s Law” to require insurance to cover additional cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue. Lawmakers including…

Assembly passes bill strengthening interlock ignition laws, now heads to governor’s desk for signature

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 20, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The state Assembly green lights legislation to strengthen laws to curb repeat OWI’s. In a unanimous vote, the Assembly approved legislation to strengthen the state’s ignition…

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos not seeking reelection

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 20, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — After 22 years in office, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos calls it a career. The Republican leader making the announcement on the Assembly floor Thursday. “As I…

Evers sends letter to Trump administration over beef imports from Argentina

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 20, 2026

Democratic Governor Tony Evers is urging the Trump Administration to reverse its plan to dramatically increase US beef imports from Argentina. In a new letter to the White House, Evers…

Summerfest announces 2026 lineup

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 20, 2026

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Summerfest has unveiled its 2026 lineup. Thee three‑weekend festival in Milwaukee is set for June 18th through July 4th. Before it all begins, Garth Brooks will…

WISDOJ reports rise in sextortion crimes against teens this year

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin has seen a rise in reported sextortion cases against teens. The Wisconsin Department of Justice says there have already been over 100 sextortion cases reported…

Republican lawmakers respond to ongoing property tax relief tax with Evers

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Assembly Republican lawmakers say discussions are ongoing with Governor Tony Evers regarding property tax relief and education funding. “Our position is he should accept this deal.…

Evers touts school readiness program, student mental health

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 19, 2026

Governor Tony Evers is promoting expanded childcare services and student mental health as his term winds down. Following his State of the State address on Tuesday, the Governor visited a…

Veto expected for bill allowing lawsuits against doctors who perform gender affirming care on minors

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is expected to veto a bill which would allow doctors to be sued by people injured from receiving gender affirming care as minors.…

Evers promotes nuclear power & renewables in State of the State

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Tony Evers says Wisconsin should commit to renewable energy – and explore nuclear power options. In his State of the State address Tuesday night, the Democratic…

Wisconsin’s population growth slows over last year

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s population growth has slowed over the last year. As of July 2025, the state had just under 6 million residents, up about fifteen‑thousand from 2024,…

Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyFebruary 18, 2026

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — Scam callers are attempting to extort residents, warns the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said victims reported threatening phone calls saying the person has a…

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