Winter storm conditions impacting morning commute
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Winter storm conditions continue this morning until 9 a.m. for Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Rusk and St. Croix counties, and until midnight for Burnett, Sawyer and…
Expect busy travel over next week during the holiday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — AAA is expecting more record-breaking travel numbers during the holiday period in Wisconsin this year. Spokesperson Nick Jarmus says they don’t think any inclement weather will…
Deer harvest up on opening of gun deer season, says DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Opening weekend deer harvest numbers are up from a year ago according to the Department of Natural Resources. Deer specialist Jeff Pritzl says harvest numbers are…
Democrats respond to Republican abortion pill bag bill
State Senate Democrats see a Republican proposal as an attack on abortion access in Wisconsin. The legislation would force women who use abortion medication to end a pregnancy or medically…
Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels must decide congressional redistricting cases
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered that a pair of three-judge panels hear two lawsuits that argue the battleground state’s congressional maps must be redrawn because…
AAA offering service to help you get home safely
AAA offers a service to help get you home safely this holiday season. The Tow To Go Program is a free and confidential service that provides a safe ride home…
Winter storm warning, heavy snow expected
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A winter storm warning for this evening. The National Weather Service says between 9 p.m. tonight and 9 a.m. Wednesday, Barron, Rusk and St. Croix…
Fire damages Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WRN) — A fire damaged Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake early Sunday morning. Reports said the fire was discovered around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, with flames…
Rice Lake Holiday Parade set for Dec. 4
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake’s Holiday Parade is set for Thursday, December 4, at 6 p.m. It follows Main Street, between Messenger and Douglas Streets. To facilitate the…
Don’t break your gift budget this holiday, says BBB
Keep an eye on your budget as you start holiday shopping this week. Lisa Schiller with the Better Business Bureau says making a plan for what gifts you’re getting for…
Kohl’s promotes interim CEO and 30-year retail veteran Michael J. Bender to be its permanent chief
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — Kohl’s has promoted a 30-year retail industry veteran Michael Bender as its permanent CEO, nearly seven months after serving in the interim for that top…
Snowy owls have returned to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Snowy owls have made their way to Wisconsin. The birds make an annual migration trip south from Canada, and avian experts are urging caution for those…