Democrat Ann Jacobs to head up Elections Commission
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Democrat will keep the chair at the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Ann Jacobs was voted in unanimously on Monday. She previously served as the chair during…
County Highway O, Decker Drive construction; County Highway B closure
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Construction to change the intersection at County Highway O (South Access Road), and Decker Drive, in Rice Lake, begins today. Left hand turns from Decker…
Evers will propose $800 million biennial budget increase for UW System
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The largest budget increase ever proposed for the Universities of Wisconsin System. Governor Tony Evers announced that Friday to the Board of Regents. “In my next…
Wisconsin Republican leader Robin Vos says recall petition effort against him failed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has challenged signatures on petitions filed seeking an election to recall him from office. He said Friday that there were not…
Budget airline restarts flights between Florida and Central Wisconsin
MOSINEE, Wis. (WRN) — A budget airline is resuming flights between Central Wisconsin Airport, in Mosinee, and Orlando. Avelo Airlines spokesperson Courtney Goff says the company is still tinkering with…
Main Street closed for Aquafest parade
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — For the Aquafest parade, Rice Lake’s Main Street will be closed to traffic from Allen Street to Short Street, today from 11:30 a.m. to 3…
Barron’s Main Street project update, June 9
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — An update on Barron’s downtown Main Street project. Crews are working on grading and installing utilities along La Salle Avenue, focusing on the area between Mill…
Rice Lake’s 60th Aquafest preview
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake’s 60th Aquafest is underway. Tonight, Craig Morgan headlines, with Chris Kroeze and Ember opening. Gates open at 7 p.m. Also today are the…
Wisconsin Lottery to end Super Second Chance drawing
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Lottery will phase out a drawing that offered ten weekly $1,000 winners. The Wisconsin Lottery’s weekly Super Second Chance drawing required non winning lottery…
Wisconsin Democrats convention in Milwaukee this weekend
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Democrats are holding their annual convention this weekend in Milwaukee, and state party chair Ben Wikler says legislative races will be a major focus. “We’re…