DNR asking for more CWD testing this season
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is asking deer hunters in Central and Northern Wisconsin to test their harvest for chronic wasting disease. Deer Specialist Erin Larson…
Evers announces theme for State Capitol Holiday Tree
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — This year’s State Capitol Holiday Tree will honor educators and school support staff. Governor Tony Evers is inviting students to contribute handmade ornaments celebrating and thanking…
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction releases report cards for state’s schools
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Report cards for Wisconsin’s public and choice schools were released Tuesday. The Department of Public Instruction’s findings show 94% of the state’s school districts meeting or…
Evers signs order allowing more parents to apply for emergency assistance
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is lowering the restrictions on a program that offers financial assistance to struggling parents. Evers on Wednesday signed an executive order telling the…
American Lung Association releases annual State of Lung Cancer report
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The American Lung Association has released its annual State of Lung Cancer report and says Wisconsin is above average when it comes to treatment and screenings.…
DWD has grants available for health care job training program
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Health care employers are being encouraged to apply for training grants. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has a new round of grant funding available for…
6Four Accord and Reindeer Hill grand opening
A new restaurant, with four little reindeer, has opened in Barron County. Located just off of County Highway SS, south of Rice Lake, 6FourAccord and Reindeer Hill, are owned by…
Evers says federal aid for rural Wisconsin schools is being delayed
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers says federal aid to rural Wisconsin schools districts is being delayed. In a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Evers…
Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP / WRN) — The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments. The high court’s decision Tuesday came amid signals that the government shutdown could…
OCMH stressing importance of firearm storage
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health is stressing the importance of safely storing firearms. “A gun safe is often considered the gold standard for how…
Baby formula maker ByHeart recalls all products due to botulism outbreak
NEW YORK, N.Y. (WRN) — A major recall of organic baby formula. ByHeart is recalling its baby formula products after an outbreak of botulism that hospitalized 15 infants in 12…
Spectacular Northern Lights Tuesday night, expected Wednesday night
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Splashes of green and red appeared over the night sky, late Tuesday, as the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, were visible to many. Some reported…