Wisconsin DNR urges safety on early winter ice
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants you to stay safe on the ice. The DNR recommends you check local ice conditions with bait shops or…
Hunters encouraged to take part in late season opportunities
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Deer hunters are encouraged to take advantage of late season opportunities. The late muzzleloader season runs until Wednesday, the statewide antlerless-only hunt takes place December 11th…
Edmund Fitzgerald relics up for auction
DETROIT, Mich. (WRN) — Relics from the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald will be up for auction. The DuMouchelle Art Galleries in Detroit are auctioning off a life ring and a wooden…
Two killed, three children injured in head-on crash near Grantsburg
GRANTSBURG, Wis. (WJMC) — Two people were killed and three children seriously injured in a head-on collision in Burnett County on Sunday morning. Sheriff Tracy Finch said a Toyota van…
Officer-involved shooting in Superior on Sunday
SUPERIOR, Wis. (WJMC) — A traffic stop, a shootout with police and a crash into a school building in Superior early Sunday morning. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said the…
Evers, Office of Violence prevention launch new grant program
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new grant program could reduce crime and violence in Wisconsin communities. The initiative, announced by Democratic Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence…
Evers declares Energy Emergency
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — An energy emergency declared for Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers on Friday announced an Executive Order declaring an energy emergency in Wisconsin. According to the order, that’s…
Evers vetoes bill to prohibit undocumented BadgerCare benefits, eight others
Governor Tony Evers deployed his veto pen on Friday. The Democratic governor vetoed nine bills including Republican authored legislation that would have prevented taxpayers from footing the bill for health…
Make sure your car is prepared for winter travel
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Safe winter travel starts with a well prepared vehicle. The Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding you to properly prepare your vehicle when heading out during the…
Wisconsin fire departments testing new soy-based firefighting foam
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — There’s a new, more environmentally friendly option for firefighters who need to put out dangerous fires. It’s a new firefighting foam made out of soybeans…
Ladysmith teacher arrested for sending student explicit photo
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — A teacher at Ladysmith schools has been arrested for allegedly sending a student an explicit photo. Ladysmith Police said 28-year-old Kayla A. Vavra, of Ladysmith, was…
Rice Lake Holiday Parade is tonight, Dec. 4
Rice Lake’s Holiday Parade is set for today at 6 p.m. in downtown Rice Lake. It follows Main Street, between Messenger and Douglas Streets. The parade will traverse the northbound…