DNR pledges to plant one trillion trees planted by 2030
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — 100 million trees planted by 2030. That’s the ambitious goal announced on Earth Day by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Governor Tony Evers. “You…
Historic double brood of Cicadas coming this spring
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WRN) — A cacophony of cicadas is coming. An historic double brood of cicadas will emerge this spring in the east and midwest. UW La Crosse biologist…
Three injured in Dunn County crash
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WJMC) — Three people were seriously hurt when their vehicle lost control and collided with a tree on County Highway K, near Menomonie. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office…
Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — The federal government will for the first time require nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly…
Volunteer for Earth Day
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you’re feeling anxious about climate change and the state of our environment, getting involved with Earth Day may give you a boost. Paul Robbins is…
Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody…
Three Wisconsin craft brewers make national top 50 breweries list
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Three Wisconsin craft beer brewers are named among the top 50 breweries in the country for 2023. An annual list released by the Brewers Association based…
Barron’s big dig underway
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Barron’s big dig main street project is underway, replacing the pavement and infrastructure on LaSalle Avenue in downtown Barron. The $4.8 million dollar project is funded…
GOP challenges Evers line item veto on school spending, contaminated basil pulled from shelves
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Legislature are challenging a veto by Democrat Governor Tony Evers that modified a school literacy law. That bill was intended by Republicans to…
Johnson accuses Mayorkas of complicity in crimes committed by illegal migrants
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — A day after Democrats in the Senate killed articles of impeachment against him, Senator Ron Johnson pressed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for answers about the…