‘Bradyn’s Law’ ready for Evers to sign
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Online “sextortion” of children and teens is becoming alarmingly frequent and will become a standalone crime in Wisconsin, under terms of a bill Governor Tony Evers…
Estimated 700 people attend ‘No Kings 2’ protest in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Organizers of the No Kings 2 protest in Rice Lake on Saturday estimated 700 people attended the event. It was held in conjunction with similar…
Van Orden introduces legislation to award Congressional Gold Medal to President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — A Wisconsin congressman wants President Donald Trump to receive a medal. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award bestowed by the United States Congress,…
WI DHS urges you to get your fall vaccines sooner rather than later
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsinites are being urged to get their flu, COVID and RSV vaccines now, rather than later. Department of Health Services epidemiologist Tom Haupt says those shots…
Pheasant hunting season underway
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s pheasant hunting season is officially underway. The daily bag limit of two roosters per day will remain in effect until the end of the season…
Patriot Palooza at Moose Lodge, Oct. 18
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Today, the second annual Patriot Palooza is at the Rice Lake Moose Lodge. Proceeds from the event go to the Barron County Veterans Aid Fund.…
Woman killed in house fire in Elk Mound
ELK MOUND, Wis. (WJMC) — A woman is dead following a house fire in rural Elk Mound on Thursday afternoon. Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bygd said a caller reported the…
Wisconsin ending fiscal year with major budget surplus again
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is ending the budget year with more money than it expected, again. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau says the state government will end the year with…
‘No Kings’ protests in Rice Lake, Spooner, Ladysmith, Siren
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A second “No Kings” protest is being held nationwide Saturday, with local events planned. The peaceful protests include events in Rice Lake, Spooner and Ladysmith.…
DWD says federal government shutdown is impacting Wisconsin workers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is highlighting how the federal government shutdown is impacting Wisconsin workers. DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek says certain foreign work visas…
NSTC showing interactive murder mystery
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Northern Star Theatre presents an interactive play at the UW-ECBC campus this weekend. Titled “How Alan Puckett Kicked the Bucket” has the audience participate in…
Wisconsin DOT advises caution on road during deer mating season
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Caution on Wisconsin roads is advised as deer activity increases. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, over 17,000 crashes involving deer happened in the state…