BARRON, Wis. (WJMC) — Barron’s big dig main street project is underway, replacing the pavement and infrastructure on LaSalle Avenue in downtown Barron. The $4.8 million dollar project is funded by the city and by state and federal grants, said City Administrator Liz Jacobson. “It’s every form of utility—stormwater, streets, sidewalk, curb, gutter, all of…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Legislature are challenging a veto by Democrat Governor Tony Evers that modified a school literacy law. That bill was intended by Republicans to send 50 million dollars to schools in order to pay for phonics based reading courses. But a line item veto by the Democratic governor allowed…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — A day after Democrats in the Senate killed articles of impeachment against him, Senator Ron Johnson pressed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for answers about the southern border. And the Wisconsin Republican accused Mayorkas of complicity in crimes committed by persons in the country illegally “People have lost their loved ones…
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WRN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is back in Wisconsin next week. Harris will be in La Crosse on Monday. President Joe Biden’s campaign says the VP will address abortion rights and the economy and health care at two separate events. This will be Harris’ third campaign visit this year. She was…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Barron’s main street big dig is underway; — Legislative Republicans challenge one of the governor’s line-item vetoes; — Sen. Ron Johnson blames Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for crimes committed by illegal immigrants; — And V-P Kamala Harris will be in Wisconsin on Monday.…
This afternoon’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…
Today’s sportscast from the Northwest Wisconsin Sports Desk.
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…