Free Ice Fishing Weekend is January 18-19
MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — Free fishing weekend comes to Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says Free Fishing Weekend allows anglers to cast out across Wisconsin without a license, a…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Keep kids safe from child predators on online games; — Gov. Tony Evers creates the Office of Violence Prevention;…
Ad wars begin in closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ad wars in the hotly contested race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are beginning. Republican-backed candidate Brad Schimel is launching a $1.1 million television…
Entries from high schoolers accepted for 2026 state park pass design
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Entries are being accepted to design next year’s state park and forest vehicle pass. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says high school-age students can submit…
PM NEWSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The state supreme court race kicks off with new political ads: — Tips to keep kids safe in as…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
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Safety tips for dealing with kids in cold temps
As temperatures dip into single digits and below zero, UW Health offers tips on how to keep kids safe if they’re outside. UW Health Child Safety Manager Rishelle Eithun says…
Kohl’s announces store closings around the country
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin-based retailer will be closing stores across the country. Friday, Kohl’s announced its plan to close 27 underperforming stores in 15 states by April.…
There’s too much salt in the groundwater says DNR
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s municipal wells have too much sodium. The Journal Sentinel reports that much of that contamination comes from road salt. The Department of Natural Resources reports…