by Bob Hague | Jan 7, 2026
WRN’s Bob Hague spoke with state Senator Julian Bradley about legislation (SB 383) which would require providers to let patients see upfront costs for “shopable” services. The Price Transparency for Patients Bill gets a public hearing before a state...
by Bob Hague | Jan 5, 2026
Dugan resigns from Milwaukee County Court (MILWAUKEE) Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan resigned over the weekend. The 66-year-old Dugan resigned Saturday, effective immediately, following her federal felony conviction last month for obstructing law...
by Bob Hague | Dec 31, 2025
Wisconsin woman dies following attack in Antigua (MADISON) A woman from Wisconsin has died following an attack on the Caribbean island of Antigua. A weekend news release from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda said 66-year-old Karen Johansen was attacked...
by Bob Hague | Dec 19, 2025
DHS reports two pediatric respiratory illness-associated deaths (MADISON) Two children in Wisconsin have died from respiratory-associated illnesses. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric respiratory illness-associated...
by Bob Hague | Dec 15, 2025
Johnson wants DOJ to investigate Dane County judge hearing false electors case (WASHINGTON DC) U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is getting involved in a case involving the 2020 false electors’ scheme in Wisconsin. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Wisconsin...
by Bob Hague | Dec 12, 2025
Despite a change from a federal advisory panel, Wisconsin health officials recommend all newborns should be vaccinated against hepatitis B. “DHS continues to recommend that all newborns receive the Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, and then go on to...
by Bob Hague | Dec 8, 2025
Evers vetoes bill prohibiting Badger Care for undocumented immigrants (MADISON) Governor Tony Evers deployed his veto pen on Friday. The Democratic governor vetoed nine bills including Republican authored legislation that would have prevented taxpayers from footing...
by Bob Hague | Dec 4, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts case involving ICE detainers and local jails (MADISON) The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts a case challenging the practice of detaining people in local jails at the request of ICE. The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin filed a...
by Bob Hague | Dec 2, 2025
Temps set to plummet statewide (UNDATED) Cold weather is on the way to Wisconsin. Following weekend snowfall of 11 inches or more across southern Wisconsin, an arctic front arrives midweek with light snow, followed by the coldest air of the season. Wednesday night...
by Bob Hague | Dec 1, 2025
Highground offers retreats for veterans (NEILLSVILLE) Wisconsin’s Highground offers programs for veterans. Chris Pettis, executive director of the Highground Veterans Memorial Park, said that began in 2017 and now includes retreats that focus on PTSD management,...
by Bob Hague | Nov 28, 2025
Judge Dugan case will proceed to trial (MILWAUKEE) Trial is scheduled to begin next month for the judge accused of helping an undocumented man evade federal agents inside the Milwaukee County Courthouse. During a hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman...
by Bob Hague | Nov 27, 2025
Common Council approves new police contract (MILWAUKEE) The Milwaukee Common Council signs off on a new four-year contract with the Milwaukee Police Association. Alder Mark Chambers tells Fox 6 his yes vote was an easy one – noting the need to properly...
by Bob Hague | Nov 24, 2025
DHS statement refutes CDC vaccine autism claims (MADISON) Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services is rebutting debunked claims linking childhood vaccines with autism. The website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says a link between vaccines and...
by Bob Hague | Nov 18, 2025
Schimel sworn in as interim US Attorney (MILWAUKEE) A newly sworn federal prosecutor is familiar to many Wisconsin voters. Brad Schimel was sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on Monday after President Donald Trump removed a Biden...
by Bob Hague | Nov 13, 2025
Send ornaments for holiday tree honoring troops (UNDATED) Governor Tony Evers is inviting you to contribute ornaments for this year’s holiday tree honoring troops. The Tribute to Our Troops Tree tradition began in 2005 and honors Wisconsin service members who...
by Bob Hague | Nov 12, 2025
Duffy makes stop at Central Wisconsin Airport (MOSINEE) President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform Monday to criticize air traffic controllers who called out of work during the government shutdown, during which they were forced to stay on the job without...
by Bob Hague | Nov 11, 2025
WRN’s Bob Hague spoke with John Hall at the University of Wisconsin on the origins and history of Veterans Day. Bob Hague 0:10 Talking with John Hall at UW Madison about the history of Veterans Day. John, you know what? I’m going to start off since we...
by Bob Hague | Nov 10, 2025
Evers says ‘no’ to Trump SNAP pullback (MADISON) A one-word response from Tony Evers. “No.” That from the Democratic governor on Sunday, after the Trump Administration suggested Wisconsin should return FoodShare payments to the federal government. On...
by Bob Hague | Nov 3, 2025
Evers declares State of Emergency as SNAP food funding pauses (MADISON) Governor Tony Evers declares a State of Emergency. Citing the ongoing federal government shutdown and uncertainty on federal funding for Wisconsin Foodshare benefits, the governor has directed the...
by Bob Hague | Oct 28, 2025
The federal SNAP or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps individuals and families buy food. It aids 700,000 people in Wisconsin, including 300,000 children, and is known here as Foodshare. Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services administers some...
