Don’t fall for E-ZPass payment text scam
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new text message scam is cropping up on phones in Wisconsin and nationwide. The message will warn you of unpaid tolls through the E-ZPass app,…
Heavy, blowing snow makes difficult commutes this morning
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The area remains under a winter storm warning through this afternoon. Last evening brought sleet, then around four inches of heavy snow with blowing winds.…
Republicans introduce Cole Act aimed at reforming pharmacy benefit managers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, new Republican authored legislation aims to reform pharmacy benefit managers. Dodgeville Representative Todd Novak authors the bill alongside Senate President Mary Felzkowski. “I…
Tariffs by the numbers: Canada is Wisconsin’s top export destination
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New Trump administration tariffs on Wisconsin’s largest trading partners. President Donald Trump on Tuesday imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and doubled the tariff on…
‘It sucks, it’s bad.’ Evers blames Republicans in Congress for not opposing Trump tariffs
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin’s governor blames Republicans in Congress for not opposing the Trump administration on tariffs. Tariffs on Cannada and Mexico were breaking news Tuesday as Democratic Governor…
Local utilities check in with DC delegation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Local Wisconsin utilities check in with members of Congress. Manitowoc Public Utilities general manager Troy Adams was among the group with American Public Power Association to…
New Richmond man suspected of killing wife
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (WJMC) — A New Richmond man is in jail, suspected of killing his wife. New Richmond Police Chief Craig Yehlik said 70-year-old Gordon Laakso was the suspect.…
Variety of scams target local residents, costing tens of thousands of dollars
BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Various scams have defrauded local residents out of nearly 50 thousand dollars over the past few months. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said scam calls change…
August on ‘UpFront’ says Republicans are adamant about tax cuts
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature want to use part of the state’s projected $4.6 billion budget surplus for tax cuts. On WISN’s ‘UpFront’ program, Assembly Majority…
Schimel reiterates stance on Trump’s Jan. 6th pardons
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel is reiterating where he stands when it comes to President Donald Trump’s pardons of those who took part in the…