Category Archives: News Stories

Colorado man arrested for vehicle theft, burglary in Colfax, Bloomer areas

MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — A Colorado man arrested for vehicle thefts and burglary earlier this week. Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bygd said 31-year-old Christopher Barr was stopped while driving a…

Name released of teen killed in UTV crash

BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The name has been released of the teen killed in an UTV crash on Saturday in Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said 15-year-old…

Chetek woman sentenced for involvement in shooting murder in Eau Claire in 2022

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — A Chetek woman has been sentenced to more than a year in state prison for her involvement in a fatal shooting in Eau Claire County.…

Bill headed to governor’s desk would allow police to impound vehicles for reckless driving

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill that lawmakers hope will reduce the amount of reckless driving offenses in Milwaukee and elsewhere now heads to Democratic Governor Tony Evers, who’s indicated…

Assembly passes resolution honoring Charlie Kirk

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Some of Wisconsin’s youngest lawmakers spoke as the state Assembly on Tuesday considered a resolution honoring the life and legacy of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.…

Evers letter urges Trump Admin to not terminate energy project funding funding

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is urging President Trump not to terminate energy project funding. The Democratic governor sent a letter amid reports the Trump Administration plans to…

Utility customers have until end of month to apply for assistance

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Electric and natural gas customers who need assistance need to do so before the end of the month. If you have outstanding electric and gas utility…

New report shows increase in gun violence in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new study shows gun violence against minorities is rising in Wisconsin. A report from the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort and the Violence Policy Center shows 762…

Federal grant helps St. Croix Chippewa tribe upgrade police, public safety dispatch radios

WEBSTER, Wis. (WJMC) — A nearly seven hundred thousand dollar federal grant awarded to the St. Croix Chippewa Indian tribe to improve public safety. The 693,700 dollar grant from the…

State Senate passes bills in Tuesday floor session

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin state Senate was on the floor Tuesday. Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein says Republicans have failed to address the needs of families, with the chamber…

Senate passes bill requiring schools to restrict student cell phone use

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill requiring Wisconsin school districts have policies to restrict student cell phone use during instructional time is ready for Governor Tony Evers to consider. Appleton…

WI DWD reaching out to offer back unemployment benefits after federal court order on eligibility

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is working to get back unemployment benefits to applicants following a federal court ruling. The Department announced Tuesday a recent…