Wisconsin Radio Network (WRN)

Wisconsin Radio Network (WRN) operates under Learfield News (www.learfieldnews.com) and is the largest news network within the organization. It delivers state news and sports coverage to over 70 affiliate radio stations across Wisconsin. With a dedicated team of 5 full-time reporters and numerous freelance contributors throughout the state, WRN ensures you stay informed about the latest developments. Additionally, WRN is part of a network of sister stations that includes Missourinet, Nebraska Radio Network, Radio Iowa, SportsTalk Radio Network, South Carolina Radio Network, and Brownfield.

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2 weeks ago | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

Lawmakers propose aviation biofuels production tax credit (MADISON)Proposed legislation could kickstart production of aviation biofuels in Wisconsin. Three Republican lawmakers want to give producers a tax credit of a dollar fifty per gallon to make aviation biofuels in Wisconsin.
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2 weeks ago | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

Step into Wisconsin history this summer (UNDATED)You can step into Wisconsin history this summer. Wisconsin Historical Society Statewide Services Coordinator Mallory Hanson says the History Maker’s tour brings history directly to local communities. The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Makers tour launched in fall 2023.
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3 weeks ago | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

Supreme Court race tops Wisconsin’s Election Day ballot (UNDATED)Tuesday is Election Day in Wisconsin. Polls open at 7:00 AM, and people in line prior to 8:00 PM will be able to cast a ballot. Same day registration is available at polling places. You’ll need to present a valid photo ID to register and vote. You can find a list of acceptable forms of identification, as well as the location of your polling place, at myvote.wi.gov.
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1 month ago | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

Building Commission sends Evers’ budget to JFC without recommendation (MADISON)The state Building Commission deadlocks on Governor Tony Evers’ capital budget. Republican lawmakers argued more discussion is needed, so the $4.3 billion plan now goes to the Republican led Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation. State Senate President Mary Felzkowski told Evers that a lot of worthy projects are being proposed, but she’s concerned about the level of new bonding.
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1 month ago | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

Historic spending in state Supreme Court race (UNDATED)Unprecedented money continues to pour into the state Supreme Court race. The richest person on the planet, Elon Musk, donated two million dollars to the Republican Party of Wisconsin last week – the largest ever single donation to the state party.
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1 month ago | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

Vos: Assembly Democrats’ Economic Bill of Rights ‘not really serious’ (MADISON) Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly are again proposing an Economic Bill of Rights, but Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says the resolution’s authors are ‘not really serious.’ It’s a resolution similar one the legislature’s minority party has proposed for the past several years, to codify rights related to employment and collective bargaining, public education and childcare and a clean, sustainable environment among...
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1 month ago | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

State of the Tribes Address is Tuesday (MADISON)The annual State of the Tribes Address is today at the Capitol. The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council selects a tribal leader to deliver the annual address on behalf of Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized tribes. St. Croix Chippewa Tribal Chair Thomas Fowler will deliver the 21st annual address to a joint session of the Wisconsin Legislature and other elected officials in the Assembly chambers beginning at 11:00 AM Tuesday.
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1 month ago | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

More cuts, layoffs coming to St. Norbert College (DE PERE)A Wisconsin college is looking at possible layoffs. St. Norbert College in De Pere will be cutting 15 majors and minors and laying off faculty in order to stave off budget deficits. The college has gone through two rounds of layoffs already as enrollment has dropped by 500 students over the past several years. College officials announced Thursday that 27 more faculty members are set for layoffs starting this year.
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2 months ago | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

Baldwin warns of Republican plans to cut Medicaid (WASHINGTON DC)In Washington, Senate Democrats raise alarm bells over cuts to Medicaid. After vowing earlier this week that he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, President Donald Trump on Wednesday indicated he’s on board with a House Republican budget resolution that calls for $880 billion in cuts to the program. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Democratic colleagues on Wednesday to excoriate the move.
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Jan 22, 2025 | wrn.com | Raymond Neupert

Aspirus announces hospital expansion (WAUSAU)Aspirus Health Care announces a $227 million hospital expansion in Wausau that will add more than 60 immediate care and observation beds along with expanded surgical and diagnostic space. In a prepared statement, CEO Matt Heywood said projects like this in rural areas are uncommon, and that the expansion will position the hospital to provide better care for an aging population in Central Wisconsin with added diagnostic tools.