Baldwin warns of Republican plans to cut Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — In Washington, Senate Democrats raise alarm bells over cuts to Medicaid. After vowing earlier this week that he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, President Donald Trump on Wednesday…
WIAA bans transgender athletes from girls athletic competitions
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has updated its gender policies – now only athletes designated as females at birth will be allowed in girls’ competitions. Republican…
Assembly approves bill overhauling DPI standards
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Republican authored bill reversing Department of Public Instruction test standards was approved along party lines in the Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday. Bill author Representative Robert…
Northland College in Ashland to close at end of academic year
ASHLAND, wis. (WRN) — A northern Wisconsin college will close at the end of the academic year. The Northland College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to close the…
Hot cocoa and S’mores at Rice Lake Skating Rink
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Rice Lake Community Services invites residents to the city skating rink, next to the Chamber of Commerce, for hot cocoa and S’mores on Sunday. From…
Gov. Evers asks for billions for school districts, over 2 billion in tax cuts in next state budget
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Tony Evers wants to send billions in state aid to Wisconsin schools. The Democratic governor says too many districts are being forced to raise residents’ taxes.…
Republican lawmakers respond to Evers’ proposed budget
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature are not enthusiastic about Governor Tony Evers’ proposed two-year budget. “Frankly, his speech was devoid of a lot of specifics of…
Incumbent Wisconsin schools leader and GOP-backed challenger advance in primary
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic-backed incumbent state schools leader will face a Republican-supported challenger after both advanced in a three-person primary. The winner in the April 1 general election…
Feb. 18 spring primary election results for Siren School District, Town of Hayward
SIREN, Wis., and HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — Two local primaries were held yesterday. In Burnett County, the Siren School District School Board election was narrowed from five to four candidates.…
Wisconsin Republicans propose $10K income tax break for hurricane and wildfire relocations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — People who lost their homes to Hurricane Helene or California wildfires could get a sizeable tax break to move to Wisconsin. State Rep. Cindi Duchow and…