Category Archives: News Stories

Former US Attorney on dangers of Trump’s call to nationalize elections

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A former US Attorney says President Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections runs counter to the Constitution. John Vaudreuil is a former US Attorney for the Western…

Start prepping for spring and summer storms with flood insurance

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Now is the time to start preparing for spring and summer storms with flood insurance. Wisconsin just experienced its wettest decade on record, and with flooding…

Upcoming webinar will give tips on building your dream home

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WRN) — As the weather begins warming up, some folks in the Upper Midwest may be thinking about plans to build a dream home this year. There…

State of the Tribes address is Tuesday

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — State of the Tribes address is tomorrow. Wisconsin tribal leaders will gather at the state Capitol in Madison on Tuesday for the 22nd annual State of…

Evers says state surplus could provide property tax relief

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers says he’ll focus on using the state surplus to lower property taxes on before leaving office. He says it needs to be done…

Grant funding going out to help with road work projects across the state

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin counties and municipalities are getting a major boost for road work this year. Governor Tony Evers and the state Department of Transportation say more than…

Lawmakers hear testimony on cryptocurrency kiosk scam legislation

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation at the Capitol is hoping to put a stop to cryptocurrency kiosk scams. “Scammers will often pretend to be a government official, technical support, or…

Bill would ban marriages to AI systems

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You may love AI, but legislation in Wisconsin is looking to keep people from marrying it. Before you say that’s ridiculous, consider this…Nearly one-third of U.S.…

New national Marquette poll has 60% disapproving of job ICE is doing

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — A new national Marquette Law School poll finds 60% of adults disapprove of the way federal immigration agents are doing their job. The poll released Wednesday…

Winter Olympics start today; watch parties at curling club

RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, officially kick off today. Some Olympians with local connections include Ben Loomis, from Eau Claire, who is competing in…

Highway departments remind you to stay safe around snowplows

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — County highway departments are reminding drivers to keep back from snow removal equipment. The Wisconsin County Highway Association says 13 crashes between vehicles and snowplows have…

Sen. Johnson opposes Trump call to take over elections but supports national standards

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senator doesn’t agree with President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to nationalize elections. Sen. Ron Johnson was asked to comment on the president’s…