Applicants still sought for Rusk County DA
Applicants are still sought for Rusk County District Attorney. Gov. Tony Evers’ office said last week they will accept applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. Current…
Seasonal road weight limits back in effect
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN, (WJMC) – Due to last week’s and this week’s warm temperatures, the Department of Transportation and county highway departments have reinstated vehicle weight limits. Winter frost allows for…
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear governor’s lawsuit against GOP-controlled Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature arguing that it is obstructing basic government functions.…
Wisconsin Democrats inch closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are inching closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps that the GOP have used to grow their majorities and advance their agenda over the past…
OakLeaf medical group wants to buy HSHS, Prevea clinics
A Western Wisconsin medical group wants to buy several soon to be closing hospitals. WEAU reports OakLeaf Medical Network says it wants to purchase hospital locations that are being closed…
Attorney General Kaul announces settlement with firm that helped market opioids
Attorney General Josh Kaul says Wisconsin will receive $6 million from a $350 million settlement with a firm that helped to market opioids. As part of the settlement Publicis Health,…
Wisconsin redistricting experts tell Supreme Court Republican map proposals are gerrymanders
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Consultants hired by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to examine six proposed maps redrawing state legislative districts say the ones submitted by the Republican Legislature and a…
Silver Alert for man who may be in the Douglas County area
A Sliver Alert for a Minnesota man who may be in the Douglas County area. Authorities say 86-year-old Gerald Knapp, of Askov, Minnesota, was last seen Sunday morning and suffers…
EATS fundraiser at UW-BC-EC on Feb. 3
The 15th EATS, Educational Assistance Through Scholarship, returns Saturday, February 3, from 6-9 p.m. at UW-Eau Claire Barron County campus in Rice Lake. Attendees will enjoy food and drink samples…
Northwoods tourism businesses facing shortfall due to lack of snow
(WRN) – The lack of snow this winter is hurting many Northwoods communities dependent on tourism. WXPR reports that several Northwoods communities have already lost over 6 million dollars in…