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Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites could be impacted by new federal Medicaid work requirements

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 31, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin residents who rely on BadgerCare Plus could be affected by new federal Medicaid work requirements. Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten…

Barnes is out of race for Wisconsin governor

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 31, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes is out of the race for Wisconsin governor, dropping the news on social media Thursday. Barnes’ announcement follows release of a…

State appeals court overturns ruling striking down Act 10

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 31, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) A state appeals court overturns a lower court ruling that struck down Wisconsin Act 10. The Second District Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned a ruling from…

Almena Fun Days 2026

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 31, 2026

ALMENA, Wis. (NWN) — It’s Almena Fun Days today and tomorrow. This evening, there is the tractor pull, with registration at 5 p.m. and pull at 7 p.m. Tomorrow morning,…

Silver Alert issued for Menomonie man

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 30, 2026

MENOMONIE, Wis. (NWN) — A Silver Alert for a missing Menomonie man. Authorities said 66-year-old Blaine Crawford was last seen Saturday evening walking near Wilson Creek, in Menomonie. He is…

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Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 30, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge in Wisconsin has ruled that voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state’s primary election are not allowed to void those…

Hong lead grows in latest MU poll of Dem primary voters

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A new Marquette Law School Poll shows increasing support for a candidate in the Democratic primary for governor. State Representative Francesca Hong increased her support to…

Online ‘prediction market’ pushes back against Elections Commission statement not to bet on elections

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 30, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Kalshi pushes back as the Wisconsin Elections Commission warns voters not to bet on elections. Commissioners issued statements this month reminding people that it is illegal…

Cyclospora Outbreaks Present Unique Challenges for Investigators

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 30, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WRN) — A food safety expert says cyclospora outbreaks can be harder to solve than those involving bacteria like salmonella. University of Minnesota professor Dr. Craig Hedberg says…

Dallas-area solar project opposed by local farms

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 30, 2026

DALLAS, Wis. (WRN) — A town hall meeting on a proposed utility-scale solar project in the Dallas area is being held Friday evening. The event is hosted by Republicans; Congressman…

Benefit, GoFundMe for Devern Bender family

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 29, 2026

BARRON, Wis. A benefit meal is tonight at Rolling Oaks for a Barron man who died in a tragic accident earlier this month. 36-year-old Devern Bender is survived by a…

Menomonie man dies in crash on I-94

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJuly 29, 2026

WAU CLAIRE, Wis. (NWN) — A Menomonie man is dead following a crash Monday evening on I-94 in Eau Claire. The State Patrol said 41-year-old Tyler C. Hartung died at…

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