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Food assistance programs could seen be impacted by federal government shutdown

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 15, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Food assistance programs in Wisconsin could soon be impacted by the federal government shutdown. Wisconsin Department of Health Services officials warn that the FoodShare and Women,…

Juvenile killed in ATV crash in rural Polk County

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 14, 2025

BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A juvenile has died from injuries in an ATV crash this weekend. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said two juveniles were riding on an ATV,…

Bill addresses health care providers issues with virtual credit card payments

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 14, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A bill being considered at the Capitol would bar health insurance companies from requiring providers to accept virtual credit card payments. Chiropractor and state Representative Clint…

WI Senate President Felzkowski won’t run for governor

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 14, 2025

TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WRN) — The President of the Wisconsin Senate will be running for her seat again. 12th District Republican Mary Felzkowski says she is not going to run for…

Minority Leader asks when state Senate will be on the floor

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 14, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin state Assembly was on the floor last week and, with broad bipartisan support, passed a package of bills meant to address Wisconsin’s affordable housing…

Fall activities return to state parks

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 14, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Fall activities have returned to state parks across Wisconsin. Candlelight hikes, fall festivals and numerous other seasonal events will be held through the rest of October…

Birchwood man arrested for arson

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 13, 2025

BIRCHWOOD, Wis. (WJMC) — A man has been arrested for arson, connected to a series of fires last year in the Sawyer County area. Sheriff Doug Mrotek said 30-year-old Thomas…

State Patrol arrests man for 8th OWI

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 13, 2025

HERTEL, Wis. (WJMC) — A Birchwood man was arrested for an eighth OWI, says the State Patrol. Authorities said 53-year-old Eric E. Widikier was pulled over for speeding on County…

Fake landlord rents out apartment that isn’t theirs, says Consumer Protection

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 13, 2025

A strange fraud case for Wisconsin Consumer Protection. Administrator Michelle Reinen says a recent victim rented a property from someone who wasn’t the owner and didn’t realize it until a…

Legislation would fine people for falsely claim a pet as a service animal

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 13, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — People who falsely claim a pet as a service animal would face fines under a Republican-authored bill moving through the Legislature. Manitowoc State Representative Paul Tittl…

Lawmakers from both parties introduce legislation targeting ticket scalpers

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 13, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Legislation from both parties is targeting ticket scalpers in Wisconsin. The Democratic bill, named the SWIFTIE Act, would ban the use of artificial intelligence bots to…

Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day

News StoriesBy Carl CooleyOctober 13, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — No matter what we call it, there’s a lot of history surrounding today’s date. In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison proclaimed Columbus Day in recognition of Italian…

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