UW-Madison gets funds for vaping research
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — UW-Madison is getting more than $5 million to study the long-term effects of vaping. The study is a collaboration between the UW Health Preventive Cardiology Program…
CWD found in harvested deer in Chippewa County
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — Deer-baiting bans extend after a wild whitetail deer in Chippewa County tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. The Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday that…
WSJ: Coalition asking for strict wake boat restrictions
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — More than 60 groups are asking state lawmakers to restrict wake boats on Wisconsin lakes. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the Coalition to Protect Wisconsin…
Senate will take up proposed Voter ID amendment on Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — At the Capitol, Republican lawmakers are fast tracking a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution. It’s already state law, but Republicans believe Voter ID requires the…
Republican leaders reject Evers’ voter referendum proposal
WISCONSIN, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin residents shouldn’t expect to initiate changes to the state constitution via referendum. Last November, voters statewide approved a pair of elections related amendments, and they will…
Bird flu could have serious financial impacts on dairy industry
Bird flu is becoming a bigger concern as more dairy herds are affected. Dr. Keith Poulsen, Director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, says his current level of concern is…
Some Wisconsin health care systems bring back face mask requirements
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Some health care systems in Wisconsin are bringing back face mask requirements. On Monday, Aurora Health Care began requiring that visitors wear masks when in contact…
Elks potato donation challenge surpasses 17,000 pounds
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Elks have donated tons of taters for people in need. Lodges in the Wisconsin Elks Association have donated 17,225 pounds of potatoes to food…
Fake deputy scam call reported in Eau Claire County
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — A scam caller is claiming to be a law enforcement officer, attempting to dupe people out of personal information or money. The Eau Claire Police…
Applicants sought for Rusk County Sheriff; Wallace retiring
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — Rusk County Sheriff Jeff Wallace retires April 1, and the governor is seeking applicants to fill the remainder of the position through January 2027. Applications can…