MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin leads the nation when it comes to fatal crashes involving wrong-way drivers. From 2013 to 2022 , the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says just over 9 percent of fatal crashes in Wisconsin involved wrong way drivers. That compares to the national rate of 3 and a half percent. A…
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Road construction projects are underway across the state. Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed this week as Work Zone Awareness week, kicking off the start of the 2024 construction season on Monday. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation would like to remind motorists of the importance of driving safely. WisDOT Secretary Craig…
MADISON, Wis (WRN) — A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows the state’s general fund will be dropping significantly from record highs following the pandemic. A new report shows Wisconsin’s rainy day fund will be taking a hit from fresh spending and tax cuts. Jason Stein with the Wisconsin Policy Forum says the…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court justices are questioning how much power legislative committees should wield in a case brought by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers against the Republican-controlled Legislature in a fight that could have a broad impact on how state government functions. The court heard arguments in the case Wednesday. A ruling in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — Wisconsin is partnering with 14 other states to investigate airlines and protect passengers. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday the initiative will allow the Biden administration to give precedence to cases of misconduct if state attorneys general find that airlines or ticket agents have participated in “unfair or deceptive airline…
MILWAUKEE, Wis (WRN) — A new Marquette Law School Poll has Donald Trump and Tammy Baldwin with narrow leads in Wisconsin. The latest poll has the former president supported by 51% of registered voters in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden by 49%. The numbers are identical among likely voters. In the US Senate race, Democratic incumbent…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Wisconsin has the highest number of fatal head-on crashes; — It’s Work Zone Awareness week and a reminder to put down your phone while driving; — Projections show the state’s general fund will shrink, but remain healthy; — and Donald Trump and Tammy Baldwin…
Kelly Spears, 58, of Webster, passed away on February 21. She is survived by her mother, Donna Doriott; daughter, Amanda Taylor-Schommer; life partner, Craig Coston; and siblings, Butch Helm, Todd Helm, Chad Imme. The celebration of life for Kelly Spears will be held at Tim’s Black and Orange, in Webster, on Saturday from 2 until…
Loriann Elam, 62, of Barron, passed away on December 18, 2023. She is survived by her husband, John Elam; daughter, Heide Bowen, stepdaughter, Veronica Jo McCracken, and stepson, Jeremiah Elam; brother, Stewart Boysen; and sisters, Barb Knittle, Marge Lange and Sandy Everman. The celebration of life for Loriann Elam will be held at the Barron…
Walter “Bud” Krause, 89, of Prairie Farm, passed away on April 2. The funeral service for Walter Krause will be held at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Prairie Farm, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.