False threat Monday at Prairie Farm School
PRAIRIE FARM, Wis. (WJMC) — Police say a threat toward the Prairie Farm School District was found to be not valid. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said a possible threat…
After close call, police ask for talks with older drivers
CALEDONIA, Wis. (WRN) — A plea to talk with the older drivers in your life. It’s from police in the Racine County Village of Caledonia. According to a department Facebook…
State’s digital equity plan will boost seniors broadband access
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A boost for broadband access in Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s blueprint for digital equity has been accepted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Wisconsin state AARP director…
Letter urges uninstructed vote in April 2 Democratic primary
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Some elected Wisconsin Democrats say they won’t support Joe Biden in next week’s presidential primary. WisPolitics reports a total of 24 have signed a letter, vowing…
Public comment now open for Wisconsin’s elk management plan
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is taking public comment on a new elk management plan. The Department of Natural Resources wants input on how it manages…
Highway 53 road construction resumes between Rice Lake and Spooner
A multi-year project to resurface sections of Highway 53 in Barron and Washburn counties resumes this month. The Department of Transportation said sections of pavement will be replaced between 26th…
Schools, organizations closed following winter storm
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — More than 6 inches of snow fell from this weekend’s winter storm. Area school districts have canceled classes and some local organizations are closed today.…
We Energies wants state aid to clear powerlines
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Wisconsin utility is requesting state funding. WISN reports that We Energies has filed a special $25 million request with the state Public Service Commission. A…
Museum, historical group launch search for wreckage of ace pilot Richard Bong’s crashed plane
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin museum and an historical group are launching a search for the wreckage of ace pilot Richard Bong’s plane. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the…
Report highlights burden on dementia caregivers
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin dementia data emphasizes a growing burden on caregivers. The 2024 report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows some 110 thousand Wisconsinites 65 and older are living…