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 this week ahead of a possible strike by the Teamsters. Management claims the move prevents a later strike by the Union during the busier fall…
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 76 Surface Transportation Projects will get funded. The governor and WisDOT say $200 million will be used for more than 150 local road and bridge…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A new invasive species is spreading across Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says eastern Asia’s elm zigzag sawfly was first detected in the U.S. three years ago and was first seen in the state on July 4th in Portage County. The insect, named for the zigzag pattern its caterpillars chew…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Its Rutabaga Fest in Cumberland this weekend; — Canadian National Railway grinds to a halt with lockouts; — There’s a new free direct tax filing option for Wisconsin residents; — and the invasive zigzag sawfly has been found in the state. These stories and…
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…