Baldwin on Trump’s cabinet nominees
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says she’ll give all of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations a fair shake. “Give them due consideration. But I will not compromise…
Rice Lake Utilities chlorinating water supply
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Chlorination treatment of Rice Lake’s public water supply starts Monday, the utility announced. The treatment process is done quarterly to ensure the system is free…
Early inland trout season underway
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The inland trout early catch and release season is underway in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says anglers can only use artificial lures to fish…
Pedestrian struck, driver arrested for OWI in Webster
WEBSTER, Wis. — (WJMC) — A pedestrian is in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 35 at the intersection of County Road FF, in Webster. Burnett…
Marshfield and Sanford Health merge
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WJMC) — Marshfield Health System and Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Sanford Health completed their merger, the company announced Wednesday. The organization will operate as Sanford Health, with Marshfield…
Deputies release more photos of New Lisbon triple homicide suspect
JUNEAU COUNTY, Wis. (WRN) — Sheriff’s deputies have released more photos of a triple homicide suspect. Surveillance footage shows 47-year-old Virgil Thew inside of a New Lisbon Dollar General Store…
Incoming Republican lawmaker says tax cuts needed
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says a tax cut will be on the Republican agenda in the next legislative session. Incoming 87th Assembly District Representative Brent Jacobson…
Underly draws two challengers to lead DPI
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Three candidates have announced for state Superintendent of Public Instruction. Incumbent Jill Underly, education consultant Brittany Kinser and Sauk Prairie superintendent Jeff Wright have all registered.…
Fine aged cheddar up for order in Mineral Point
MINERAL POINT, Wis. (WRN) — Cheese lovers, now’s your chance to get some finely aged cheddar. Hook’s Cheese in Mineral Point is set to release a block of 20 year…
Bargoer allegedly bites off woman’s pinky
RICE LAKE, Wis. — Police reports say a woman’s pinky finger was bitten off during an altercation at a Rice Lake bar early New Year’s Day. Dispatch logs show a…