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Microsoft wants to add another 15 data centers to SE Wisconsin site

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 21, 2026

MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (WRN) — Microsoft plans to massively expand its proposed data center projects in Southeast Wisconsin. BizTimes reports the company announced last week that it intends to build…

Live Nation proposes $100 investment at Alliant Energy Center in Madison

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 21, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A private investor wants to kickstart renovations at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center. Dane County executive Melissa Agard announced last week that events company Live Nation wants…

Safe driving tips as the temps drop

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 20, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Here are some safe driving tips for this week’s frigid temperatures. Make sure your tires are properly inflated, as tire pressure can drop by about one…

Barron County snowmobile trails open Jan. 20

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 20, 2026

BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Barron County snowmobile trails open today at 8 a.m. The sheriff’s department reminds riders to bundle up for the cold weather, drive safely and stay on…

Plane crash lands in field near Amery airport

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 19, 2026

AMERY, Wis. (WRN) — A small plane crash landed in a field near the Amery airport on Friday morning. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department said the lone occupant, the pilot,…

Dangerous wind chills through Tuesday across Wisconsin

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 19, 2026

DULUTH, Minn. (WRN) — Dangerous wind chills descend on Wisconsin. You’ll want to be safe if you must spend any extended time outdoors over the next couple of days. The…

Wisconsin DOJ releases human trafficking data

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 19, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice releases human trafficking data. January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and according to data provided by the National Human Trafficking Hotline,…

Kummet announces candidacy for sheriff

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 19, 2026

BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Barron County Sheriff Jodi Kummet announced her candidacy last week and is running for a full 4-year term. Kummet, a former state trooper, was appointed as…

Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 19, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — A person familiar with the situation says Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Green Bay Packers’ coach a…

Assembly passes tax exemption for tips

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 16, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin would create a new tax exemption for tips under legislation passed in the state Assembly Thursday. The author of legislation creating a new state income…

Bill defining grooming passes state Assembly

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 16, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation defining grooming advances in Madison. The bill is from state Representative Amanda Nedweski. The Pleasant Prairie Republican says grooming is not currently defined in state…

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Wisconsin tribes advise members amid ICE actions in Twin Cities

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyJanuary 16, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Addressing concerns about ICE among Wisconsin’s tribal communities. In posts to social media, Wisconsin Native American tribes are advising their members to have their tribal issued…

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