Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court says Republican legislators are improperly blocking conservation projects. The 6-1 ruling Friday marks a victory for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and environmentalists. Evers maintains that the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee has too much power to kill funding for initiatives. That includes University of Wisconsin employee raises and…

Biden rally at Madison middle school

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — He’s staying in the race. President Joe Biden in Madison on Friday, attempting to reassure worried Democrats that he’s still fit to serve a second term. “What do you think – you think I’m too old to restore Roe v Wade to the law of the land?” Biden asked. “You think…

Wisconsin Dems sound alarm over Project 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin Democrats sound the alarm over “Project 2025” and a second term for Donald Trump. State Party Chair Ben Wikler fired up supporters of President Joe Biden prior to Friday’s rally in Madison. “Are you ready to stop Donald Trump from becoming the dictator that he dreamed of being,” Wikler said.…

AM NEWSCAST – Monday, July 8, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Fires damaged garages this weekend; — The State Supreme Court says absentee ballot drop boxes are allowed; — President Joe Biden was in Madison on Friday, trying to garner support for a second term; — and Wisconsin Democratic leaders raise alarm over a right-wing,…

AM NEWSCAST – Friday, July 5, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Rice Lake’s and other’s Fourth of July fireworks displays have been postponed to tonight; — Cumberland School District’s superintendent faces a third OWI charge; — An update to the search for Melissa Davis, who went missing May 13; — and the state supreme court…

PM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, July 3, 2024

This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A reminder to keep safety in mind with fireworks and firecrackers this Fourth of July; — A challenge to the state’s 175-year-old law on abortion will be taken up by the state supreme court; — President Joe Biden visits Madison on Friday; — and…

AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, July 3, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A reminder to keep safety in mind with fireworks and firecrackers this Fourth of July; — A challenge to the state’s 175-year-old law on abortion will be taken up by the state supreme court; — President Joe Biden visits Madison on Friday; — and…