MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin will join a new tax filing program for 2025. The Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File program gives eligible Wisconsin taxpayers an option to file state and federal taxes online directly with the IRS for free. According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, the average taxpayer spends about 13 hours and…
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Wisconsin residents can use a new tax filing program for 2025; — Residents and local leaders oppose a proposed detour during work on the Chetek Long Bridge; — Sen. Ron Johnson says Harris “doesn’t have a clue” on economic matters; — and the Department…
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CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Chetek residents and local officials have voiced their objections to a proposed 18-mile construction detour around the Chetek Long Bridge. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to do repair work to the bridge deck and structure in the spring or summer of 2026. At an informational online meeting Wednesday morning, Dexter…
CHICAGO, Ill. (WRN) — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says there’s a stark contrast between the economic knowledge of Democrats, and Republicans and former President Donald Trump. “They think all the answers come from government, and you can tell right now by what very few proposals that Kamala Harris has put on the table. She doesn’t…
CHICAGO, Ill. (WRN) — A Wisconsin delegate to the Democratic National Convention says the ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has charged up the party. “I am excited for everybody, because we have two people that are for everybody, and they want to do good for the United States of…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) The Department of Natural Resources unveils a new tool to help monitor water quality. The Wisconsin Water Explorer is a web-based tool that can help residents address concerns about the quality of water in their local lakes or rivers. The tool makes scientific data analysis accessible to the public and provides insights…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A Spooner man was arrested by the Washburn County Special Response Team on Tuesday; — Residents and local leaders oppose a proposed detour during work on the Chetek Long Bridge; — Sen. Ron Johnson says Harris “doesn’t have a clue” on economic matters; —…