Bill on DPI standards gets taken up in Assembly this week
A bill reversing the Department of Public Instruction’s testing standards will be taken up in the state Assembly this week. The Assembly Education Committee passed the bill last week. It…
What to expect in Wisconsin’s spring primary
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly seeks a second four-year term in Tuesday’s spring primary. Underly faces challenges from Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Jeff…
DNR looking for volunteer instructors
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteer instructors. There are several ways experienced individuals can help others enjoy safe and ethical hunts. The…
Some people didn’t know they had a bird flu infection, study of veterinarians suggests
NEW YORK (AP) — A new study shows the bird flu has silently spread from animals to some veterinarians. It echoes two smaller studies that detected evidence of infection in…
No charges for September fishing boat collision on Pokegama Lake
CHETEK, Wis., (WJMC) — No charges will be filed against a boater involved in a collision of two fishing boats on Pokegama Lake on September 10, 2024. Barron County District…
Tax help available for those who need it, says IRS
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If filing your income taxes seems daunting this year, you can get some free help. I R S spokesman Christopher Miller says low income and elderly…
DPI Superintendent is only statewide race next week
There’s only one statewide race on next Tuesday’s primary ballot in Wisconsin. It’s for Superintendent of Public instruction, the constitutional office charged with oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Public…
Baldwin takes to Senate floor to oppose RFK’s HHS nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin took to the floor of the US Senate Thursday to oppose the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department…
Snowmobile trails open in Barron, Chippewa, Polk, Rusk counties
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Snowmobile trails in Barron, Chippewa, Polk and Rusk counties are now open. In Polk County, this includes the Gandy Dancer, Cattail and Sawmill trails. The Stower…
Denim and Diamonds Gala for Benjamin’s House
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — This weekend, be as fancy or casual as you like for a local fundraiser. On Saturday, Turtleback Conference Center in Rice Lake will be hosting…