Northern WI oil pipeline reroute approved by US Army Corps of Engineers
ASHLAND, Wis. (WRN) — A proposed reroute of a northern Wisconsin oil pipeline is one step closer to completion. The US Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday approved a permit…
Trick-or-treating hours Oct. 31, winter parking ban starts Nov. 1
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Motorists, watch out for kids and families out trick-or-treating this Halloween. In the city of Rice Lake, trick-or-treating hours are 5 until 8 p.m. Rice…
By the numbers: FoodShare in Northwest Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — With the federal shutdown set to disrupt FoodShare assistance on Nov. 1, we look at how many people will that impact in Northwest Wisconsin. According to…
With Foodshare funding pause looming, Van Orden says ‘call Tammy Baldwin’s office’
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden was at the Capitol in Madison on Wednesday, testifying on veterans’ legislation. Reporters asked the 3rd District Republican about the looming…
Trump administration ordered to return school mental health grants to WI, other states
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to return mental health services funding to Wisconsin schools. Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin will once…
Buckle Up, Phone Down, says State Patrol
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — This week it is “Buckle Up, Phone Down” on Wisconsin roadways, says the Wisconsin State Patrol. Those are the two most important things to achieve zero…
DNR encouraging you to donate harvested deer to those experiencing food insecurity
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — You can help people experiencing food insecurity by donating a harvested deer. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Deer Donation Program helps stock food pantries and…
Man arrested, charged with child sexual assault
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — A man is in jail, on charges of sexual assault of a child under 13 and child abuse with intentional harm. Barron County Sheriff Jodi Kummet…
Minnesota robbery suspect arrested by K9 in St. Croix Falls
An aggravated robbery suspect from Minnesota was arrested with the help of a K9 in St. Croix Falls on Monday evening. Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak said his department was…
Kaul on suit seeking USDA emergency funds for SNAP
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, 22 other attorneys general and three governors have filed suit seeking to force the Trump Administration from halting funding for the…
Sen. LaTonya Johnson wants to improve fire safety in older apartments
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — State Senator LaTonya Johnson is introducing legislation that would allow communities to require stricter fire safety standards in apartments and rentals. The Milwaukee Democrat says older,…
Republicans back Evers prison reform plan despite objections
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, Republican lawmakers are disappointed with Governor Tony Evers on his plan to overhaul Wisconsin’s prison system. State Senate President Mary Felzkowski says Evers…