Farmers need to check runoff risk before spreading manure
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Farmers need to be checking runoff risk before spreading manure. The Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer protection is encouraging farmers to use the runoff risk…
Felzkowski says state funding unlikely as Foodshare benefits set to run out
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Legislature is unlikely to step in once federal funding for Foodshare runs out because of the shutdown. Wisconsin administers some $114 million in federally…
Evers joins Baldwin, Moore & Pocan on ACA premiums press conference
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Democrats warn of impending Affordable Care Act premium increases that will impact thousands of people in the state. Governor Tony Evers said the premium increases…
Rep. Travis Tranel on new DATCP fees, Trump’s Argentine beef proposal
A state lawmaker and farmer says increased fees on animal markets, dealers and truckers are coming at a tough time for Wisconsin farmers. “With President Trump opening his mouth about…
BCSD non-emergency line is working now
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — The Barron County Sheriff’s Department says the non-emergency phone line for the dispatch center has been restored. All lines, including 911, are working as normal.
Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is resuming abortion services. The healthcare system had stopped those services for about a month after President Trump signed a law that…
Be wary of wildfire risks as leaves fall
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — As the leaves continue to fall across Wisconsin, be wary of increased wildfire risks. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking you to check fire…
Man injured in Oct. 19 crash near Hudson, dies
HUDSON, Wis. (WJMC) — A driver injured in a crash in St. Croix County on October 19, has died this weekend. St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knudson said 85-year-old Paul…
BCSD non-emergency phone line out of service
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Barron County Sheriff’s Department says the non-emergency phone line for the dispatch center is down this morning. The emergency, 911 number, is operational. We will have…
La Nina weather pattern could mean unpredictable winter weather
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A La Nina climate pattern could mean a return to what feels like a normal Wisconsin winter this year. “We’ve had such a string of relatively…
Helping homeless veterans presents complex challenges
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Helping homeless veterans in Wisconsin presents many challenges. Quentin Hatfield is Executive Director of the nonprofit Wisconsin Veterans Network “The homeless situation has improved slightly with…
WIAA launches new initiative targeting inappropriate behavior
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new initiative targeting inappropriate behavior at high school athletic events in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has launched the ““Hear It? See It? Report…