Practice safety when hitting snowmobile trails
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants you to properly prepare for the snowmobile season. The DNR says you need to stay alert of rapidly changing…
Stabbing victims named from domestic altercation in rural Chetek
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Victim names have been released, in what police say was a fatal double stabbing. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said 51-year-old Michelle Turnipseed was found deceased…
Two found dead at Chetek residence, Sunday afternoon
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Two people found dead at a residence north of Chetek Sunday afternoon and police are investigating. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said on Sunday, just before…
DHS unveiling new Medicaid housing benefit
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Health Services is unveiling a new initiative to provide housing support services to Wisconsin Medicaid members. Medicaid Director Bill Hanna says it launches…
Sandhill Crane committee advances draft bill
MADIOSN, Wis. (WRN) — A legislative study committee on sandhill cranes has made its recommendation. The panel of lawmakers, ag and conservation groups last week advanced a draft bill that…
Report details problems with new USPS vehicle from Oshkosh Corp.
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WRN) — Oshkosh Corporation’s production of new delivery vehicles for the U-S Postal Service is off to a rocky start. In an investigative story, the Washington Post reports…
Wisconsin outdoor rec tourism contribution to state GDP sets record in 2023
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The economic impact of Wisconsin’s outdoor recreational tourism industry breaks a record. Governor Tony Evers’ office announced Tuesday that the $11.2 billion the industry contributed to…
Citations issued for fatal Aug 14 crash
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A Rice Lake woman has plead no contest to two citations from a fatal crash last August. Last week, 56-year-old Patricia L. Kronquist was cited…
Underly proposes additional $3 billion in investments to schools
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is proposing an additional $3 billion in new investments for public schools. Jill Underly’s proposal includes increasing special education reimbursement…
Move over or slow down for roadside workers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding you to slow down for roadside workers. Wisconsin’s Move Over Law requires drivers to provide a safety zone for…