WILL sues DMV over denied personalized plate

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A First Amendment challenge to Wisconsin’s personalized license plate restrictions. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty is asking a judge to strike down the state law that allows the DMV to ban license plates that are deemed ‘objectionable.’ The group’s lawyers say people have a First Amendment right to personalize…

DNR approves Elk Management plan

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approves the 2023-2024 Elk Management plan. The DNR says the plan will guide management at a statewide level to ensure a healthy, robust and sustainable elk population. Key updates include creating one continuous elk hunting season, expanding the boundaries of elk management zones, and establishing…

AM NEWSCAST – Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Names have been released of the driver killed and driver injured in a head-on collision on Highway 53 on Wednesday; — The pilot injured in a crash in Chetek Wednesday has been named; — Local sheriff’s departments warn of an uptick in scam calls…