MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin voters have a pair of constitutional amendments on the ballot tomorrow/Tuesday. The amendments would limit a governor’s ability to spend federal funding without legislative action. Republican state Representative Tony Kurtz says voters should approve both, citing the unprecedented Covid relief money “You got to thank the state got over $4.8…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic Governor Tony Evers is asking voters to vote no on a pair of Republican-authored constitutional amendments that would take away the governor’s power to spend federal money. “The goal of these amendments are plain and simple Republicans in the legislature want to take more power for themselves and erode the…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Justice launches a new missing child alert. Attorney General Josh Kaul was in Milwaukee Thursday to roll out the system which expands the criteria for issuing alerts. “Having a child go missing is any parent’s nightmare. I think any parent would tell you that. And this alert…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Keep an eye out for fake friend requests on your social media feeds. Keep an eye out for fake friend requests on your social media feeds. Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin president Jim Temmer says getting a message like that from someone who’s already on your list is suspicious. “Really think…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A motorcycle rider died Friday near Hertel; — We have more info on where the fire started that burned down What The Heck bar last month; — We speak with Rep. Dave Armstrong, who is seeking a third term in the state assembly;…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Natural Resources is looking for help finding invasive aquatic species this weekend. Saturday, Aug. 10, is Snapshot Day across Wisconsin, a statewide effort to protect the state’s streams, lakes, and wetlands by monitoring designated sites for invasive plants and animals that may threaten wildlife and water ecosystems. The…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers declares August 10th Cream Puff Day in Wisconsin. The governor made the declaration Thursday during the opening ceremonies of the Wisconsin State Fair. The proclamation celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Original Cream Puff, which has been a popular attraction at the fair. The confection debuted at the…
Sally Steine, 87, of Barron, passed away on July 23. She is survived by her husband, Gary Steine; and sister, Gene Yonak. The funeral service for Sally Steine will be held at First Lutheran Church, in Barron, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Visitation is Wednesday, from 4 until 7 p.m., at Rausch & Steel Funeral…
Lynn Zeman, 79, of Rice Lake, passed away on August 2 He is survived by his two sons: Peter Zeman and Greg Zeman The funeral service for Lynn Zeman will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake, on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Visitation is from 11 until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, at…
Jane Wikum, passed away on July 24. The memorial service for Jane Wikum will be held at the First Lutheran Church, in Hayward, on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation is from 10 until 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.