Hit-and-run driver located after crash at CTH O, Hwy. 8
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — A hit-and-run driver who caused injuries, has been located. Barron County Sheriff’s Department, on social media, said a pickup driving north on County Highway O, drove…
Evers talks Office of Violence Prevention, school funding, political maps in final State of the State Address
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — In his last State of The State Address Tuesday night, Governor Tony Evers said Republicans have failed to prevent domestic violence. “I was really disappointed that…
Republicans respond to Evers’ 2026 State of the State
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republican lawmakers react to Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ 2026 State of the State address. “The state of our state is strong, but not for the reasons…
GOP legislative leaders propose using state surplus for rebate checks and property tax relief
MADISON, Wis. Republican leaders in the state legislature propose using some of the state’s projected $2.5 billion surplus for rebate checks and property tax relief. WisPolitics reports that the proposal,…
80% of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers meet water quality standards
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Eighty percent of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers meet water quality standards. While most waters remain in good condition, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says 92…
Sheriff talks about ICE activity in Barron County on Feb. 8
BARRON, Wis. (WRN) — We asked Barron County Sheriff Jodi Kummet about immigration enforcement earlier this month. Last week, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department said immigration enforcement agents were in…
Evers to deliver 8th and final State of the State Address
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Gov. Tony Evers is set to deliver the annual State of the State Address tonight. Wisconsin’s two-term Democratic governor, who’s not seeking reelection in November, will…
Local, nonpartisan primary election Feb. 17
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Today is election day with some local, non-partisan primary elections for local municipalities. It will narrow the field down to two candidates for each elected…
Evers to sign bill codifying grooming and establishing penalties
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill defining grooming and establishing criminal penalties in state statute is ready for the governor’s signature. His office confirms Governor Tony Evers will sign the…
Warm weather, rain, cause changes to some Birkie events
CABLE, Wis. (WJMC) — Some American Birkebeiner events have been moved due to this week’s warmer temperatures. Event officials said the Birkie Trail is in great shape, but potential rain…
WI DPI announces Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
Wisconsin is recognizing the people who make your children’s walk to school safe this week. It’s Crossing Guard Appreciation week. State superintendent of schools Dr. Jill Underly says it’s important…
Hayward High School bomb threat on Friday
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — A false bomb threat on Friday put Hayward High School on a brief lockdown on Friday. District Administrator Mark Berquist said the school received a report…