Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson, 53, of Almena, passed away on May 11. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Johnson; children, Aaron Johnson, Dahlton Johnson and McKayla Hoff; mother, Sue Johnson; and…
Heather Warwick
Heather Warwick, 42, of New Auburn, passed away on May 16. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Schemenauer; father, Randy Rands; husband, Eric; son, Montana Feather; daughter, Brandi Trainor;…
State DOJ rates spring Drug Take Back Day a success
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A successful Spring Drug Take Back Day in Wisconsin. The state Department of Justice says Wisconsin ranked number two throughout the country for the most prescription…
Wisconsin criminal justice groups argue for invalidating constitutional amendments on bail
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin criminal justice advocates are arguing that Republican-backed cash bail constitutional amendments approved by voters last year should be invalidated over procedural flaws. A court hearing…
A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight
CHICAGO (AP) — Republican state lawmakers across the U.S. have been knocking down efforts by Democrats to ensure access to various forms of birth control. Former President Donald Trump put…
Natural Resources Board hears comments on wake-surfing
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Conservation groups and lake associations continue to ask the Department of Natural Resources to regulate wake-surfing. The Natural Resources Board heard comments from several of those…
Tornadoes confirmed in Central Wisconsin
UNITY, Wis. (WRN) — The National Weather Service is confirming a pair of tornadoes from Tuesday night’s storms in central Wisconsin. The two tornadoes touched down in the communities of…
Rusk County Highway O reopen after washout
WEYERHAEUSER, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County Highway O, between Fire Lane Road and Christianson Road, is back open. This section of highway, east of Christie Mountain, was closed Wednesday morning…
PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 23, 2024
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A driver died from a car-versus-semi collision near Clear Lake; — The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes touched…
AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, May 22, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — The motorcycle rider killed in northern Dunn County has been named; — A Dodge County sheriff’s squad crashed into…