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…
WI chapter of American Red Cross helps with wildfire relief
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WRN) — You can help with wildfire relief efforts in California. American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Executive Director Rebecca Rockhill on the best way to assist. “Financial…
Electrical issue suspected cause of Luck barbershop fire
LUCK, Wis. (WJMC) — An electrical issue is the suspected cause of a fire at Rick’s Barber Shop on Main Street in Luck. Luck Fire Chief Tony Carter said the…
Info sought for Rice Lake check fraud suspect
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake police are looking for a possible check fraud suspect who attempted to cash a check at Johnson Bank on January 2. Police said…
Rep. Summerfield: Assembly to vote on Voter ID question
BLOOMER, Wis. (WJMC) — On Tuesday afternoon, the State Assembly will vote on having a Voter ID question on the ballot in April. Legislative Republicans have been pushing for it…
Rick’s Barber Shop in Luck destroyed by fire
LUCK, Wis. (WJMC) — Fire destroyed Rick’s Barber Shop in Luck on Sunday. Information from the Luck Fire Department showed the building fully engulfed Sunday. Frederic, Cushing, Milltown and St.…
Data breach with software vendor at Cumberland School District
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — Cumberland School District officials say a possible data breach with one of their software providers may include some personal data of past and current students and…
UPFRONT: LeMahieu set to toss out much of Gov’s budget
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A fight over the upcoming state budget is already looming in the Legislature. Speaking to WISN’s UPFRONT, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says his Republican colleagues…
Evers declares energy emergency to ease heating fuels deliveries
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers declares an energy emergency in Wisconsin. Evers signed an Executive Order on Thursday due to challenges with severe weather around the country that…