Woman shot and killed in Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WRN) — A 56-year-old woman was shot in killed in Eau Claire. During a welfare check at a home there Thursday evening, police officers found the body…
NWS confirms two western Wisconsin tornadoes
Two Thursday evening tornadoes that touched down in western Wisconsin have been confirmed. According to the Twin Cities National Weather Service office, one of the twisters touched down near Beldenville…
WPS awards grants to first responder agencies
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — First responder agencies across the state are getting a boost thanks to grant funding from the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. WPS Spokesperson Matt Cullen says the…
DHS introducing new steps to curb fatal drug overdoses
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is making new investments to reduce fatal drug overdoses. Director of Substance Use Initiatives Michelle Haese says they’re adding more…
Northwoods League alerts fans of data breach
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — If you went to a Northwoods League game this season, your data might have been stolen. The League, which includes the Wisconsin Woodchucks and the Madison…
Beasts and Beer: Whitetail deer presentation
SARONA, Wis. (WJMC) — A program about Wisconsin Whitetail deer is Wednesday at Fire Away Roadhouse, between Cameron and Chetek. Hosted by Hunt Hill Nature Center, as part of their…
CN Rail lockout ends, local impact likely averted
TORONTO, CANADA, (AP / WJMC) — A labor lockout by Canadian National railways and Canadian Pacific Kansas City railways has ended less than 17 hours after it started. The Canadian…
92nd annual Rutabaga Fest in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WJMC) — Today through Sunday, area visitors can join in and celebrate Cumberland’s 92nd Rutabaga Fest. The weekend includes such events as the hot pepper eating contest, the…
Two Canadian railways lockout workers
TORONTO, Canada (WRN) — Two major Canadian railways that serve Wisconsin have stopped operations during a labor dispute. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern locked out union workers…
Evers, DOT announce over $177 million for statewide road projects
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — More than $177 million in additional funding is being released for road improvement projects across Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced…