Highway 53, Highway 70 ramp closures
SPOONER, Wis. (WJMC) — Road construction on Highway 53, between Rice Lake and Sarona, and near Spooner continues. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office notes the southbound on-ramp onto Highway 53,…
Peacocks wandering in Dunn County; owner sought
BOYCEVILLE, Wis. (WJMC) — Two male peafowl, also known as peacocks, have been out wandering the past few days and the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is looking for their owners.…
Former Packers running back at RLCCC’s Night Fore the Kids
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — A Night Fore the Kids, hosted by the Rice Lake Celebrity Charity Classic, is this evening at the Rice Lake High School Auditorium. Alex Green,…
It’s time to clean your social media accounts, says Consumer Protection
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Consumer Protection wants you to be careful about who is seeing your social media activities. Administrator Michelle Reinen says crooks have been using people’s videos…
Liberal Judge Susan Crawford enters race for Wisconsin Supreme Court with majority at stake
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Majority control of…
Democrat Ann Jacobs to head up Elections Commission
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A Democrat will keep the chair at the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Ann Jacobs was voted in unanimously on Monday. She previously served as the chair during…
County Highway O, Decker Drive construction; County Highway B closure
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Construction to change the intersection at County Highway O (South Access Road), and Decker Drive, in Rice Lake, begins today. Left hand turns from Decker…
Evers will propose $800 million biennial budget increase for UW System
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The largest budget increase ever proposed for the Universities of Wisconsin System. Governor Tony Evers announced that Friday to the Board of Regents. “In my next…
Wisconsin Republican leader Robin Vos says recall petition effort against him failed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has challenged signatures on petitions filed seeking an election to recall him from office. He said Friday that there were not…
Budget airline restarts flights between Florida and Central Wisconsin
MOSINEE, Wis. (WRN) — A budget airline is resuming flights between Central Wisconsin Airport, in Mosinee, and Orlando. Avelo Airlines spokesperson Courtney Goff says the company is still tinkering with…