‘Clean CR’ remains shutdown sticking point
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — A “clean CR” is at the root of the federal government shutdown. On WISN’s UpFront, 3rd District House Republican Derrick Van Orden said the blame rests…
Breezy, dry conditions increase fire risk
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A warning about increased fire risk in Wisconsin. National Weather Service meteorologists say a prolonged dry spell, mixed with breezy conditions and leaves falling from trees…
Evers declares state of emergency amid SNAP funding pause
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers declares a State of Emergency. Citing the ongoing federal government shutdown and uncertainty on federal funding for Wisconsin Foodshare benefits, the governor has…
Sen. Johnson says too many people are on food benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C (WRN) — Senator Ron Johnson says too many people are on food benefits. Appearing on Newsmax on Friday, the Wisconsin Republican blamed Democrats for expanding the SNAP program.…
Wisconsin becomes the 36th state to limit cellphones in schools
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers signs a bill into law that will ban cellphone use in the classroom. The law requires Wisconsin public school boards to adopt policies…
Bill introduced to legalize online sports bets in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bipartisan bill in the state legislature would legalize online sports bets in Wisconsin. Currently, the state constitution only allows betting at tribal casinos. The measure…
Report: Badger football struggles could cost state hundreds of millions
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A report shows the Wisconsin Badgers football teams’ struggles could cost the state hundreds of millions. Researchers at Madison’s Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy…
Wisconsin DNR posts numbers for 2025 bear hunt
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Preliminary numbers for Wisconsin’s bear hunting season are in. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that hunters harvested 3,724 bears during the 35-day season.…
Food bank, pantries see increased need ahead of FoodShare lapse
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — Local food pantries and a regional food bank are preparing for increased need with the disruption to FoodShare assistance. FeedMyPeople Food Bank, based in Eau…
Consumer Protection warns of phony calls about loans you don’t have
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re being contacted over the phone about a loan offer or a loan you never paid back, watch out. Wisconsin Consumer Protection Administrator Michelle Reinen…
Rep. Mark Pocan on SNAP funding & lawsuit to tap USDA contingency fund
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman says the Trump administration could tap USDA funds to cover the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP. “We created a fund that even…
MU Poll finds voters not yet tuned in to governor’s race
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — With no incumbent in the race for Wisconsin governor next year, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin says the candidates remain largely unknown to Republican…