by WRN Contributor | Jan 7, 2016
The Village of Ashwaubenon has released a public notice detailing an upcoming neighborhood public open house meeting about the multi-million dollar Titletown District. The Green Bay Packers organization has submitted an application to the village for a Planned Unit...
by Bob Hague | Dec 12, 2015
Just in time for Saturday’s match-up with the Marquette Golden Eagles, there’s something new for Badger fans at the Kohl Center in Madison. It’s a new concession stand based on a state icon – the supper club. “Food is a big driver of...
by Andrew Beckett | Oct 23, 2015
Wisconsin’s fall colors have faded rapidly over the past two weeks. A sudden mid-October cooldown, plus some more rain, have put the majestic orange-and-yellow leaves past their peak in virtually all of the northern half of Wisconsin. The state tourism...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 7, 2015
Madison alders have overwhelmingly rejected an ordinance to prohibit loitering downtown. Mayor Paul Soglin wanted a one hour time limit on benches, and to prohibit sleeping on sidewalks. “It’s clear to me, what we should have done was made the proposed...
by Andrew Beckett | Sep 3, 2015
The upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend will likely mark a busy end to the summer travel season. The number of people hitting the road for the holiday is expected to be up just under two-percent this year, according to Nick Jarmusz with AAA-Wisconsin. Nationally, the...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 21, 2015
A 10-acre public plaza is the centerpiece of the Titletown District that the Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday. Team President Mark Murphy said the 34-acre development will be anchored by a luxury hotel called Lodge Kohler, a Bellin Health sports medicine...
by Bob Hague | Aug 7, 2015
A destructive pest continues to spread across Wisconsin. Routine trap monitoring confirmed the tree-killing emerald ash borer in Richland County, and in Marquette County, which will become the 38th Wisconsin county to be quarantined for EAB. Richland County remains...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 6, 2015
The 164th Wisconsin State Fair is underway, after opening its gates this morning to visitors. This year’s event will feature dozens of live performances, rides, games, agricultural judging, and a wide variety of food. State Fair spokeswoman Kristi Chuckel says...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 7, 2015
The decision made a year ago to have University of Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball Coach Bo Ryan star in the state’s tourism commercials is reaping all kinds of benefits. Coach Ryan’s popularity continues to call attention to the Badger State, boosting...
by Jackie Johnson | Mar 16, 2015
It’s the Superbowl of the industry, so says Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett. She and Governor Scott Walker talk about the state of tourism. The event provides great networking opportunities. “You know if you’re maybe a smaller county with lesser...
by Jackie Johnson | Mar 13, 2015
The new tourism ad for summer 2015 premieres just in time for the Big Ten Tournament. The star of the latest ad for Wisconsin fun is UW Badgers Basketball Coach Bo Ryan. “It’s shows a clearly stressed out Coach Ryan finding fun in Wisconsin in ways that...
by Andrew Beckett | Feb 6, 2015
The head of Wisconsin’s Department of Tourism is taking criticism of a state ad campaign in stride. The TV advertisements, which features cast members from the comedy classic movie “Airplane” talking about Wisconsin attractions, were recently...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 1, 2015
A famous Northwoods attraction won’t be built this year thanks to uncooperative weather. The Eagle River Ice Castle is usually constructed by this time, but fire chief Patrick Weber says they just couldn’t safely go out to get the ice for the palace....
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 19, 2014
The early start to cold and snowy winter weather in Wisconsin means many ski hills in the state are ready to open ahead of schedule. A recent cold snap, combined with several inches of snow in northern Wisconsin last week, has many ski hill operators singing the...
by Jackie Johnson | Sep 1, 2014
When thinking of Wisconsin tourism, you might not necessarily think of the state’s 11 sovereign tribal nations. However, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett says Native American tourism in the Badger State is a lot more than just gaming and...
by Jackie Johnson | Aug 29, 2014
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and those looking for some last minute getaways before the warm weather is completely gone could benefit from businesses that are competing for your dollar. By going online to the sites of the places you may be thinking...
by Bob Hague | Aug 14, 2014
It appears concerns about inadequate coal shipments to some Wisconsin power plants have been addressed. There were concerns that Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway was prioritizing crude oil shipments from North Dakota, at the expense of coal customers, including...
by Jackie Johnson | Aug 14, 2014
University of Wisconsin Badgers Mens Basketball Coach Bo Ryan is the latest celebrity to be featured in a state tourism ad. Hollywood producers, directors, and Wisconsin natives David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams — also known collectively as ZAZ...
by Bob Hague | Aug 8, 2014
The recent drinking water crisis in the Toledo, Ohio metro area could well be a warning of what might occur in other cities around the Great Lakes, if serious efforts aren’t made to stem the flow of phosphorous into the lakes. Alliance for the Great Lakes...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 6, 2014
The return of a military flying team to the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh last week helped boost attendance at the week-long airshow. Spokesman Dick Knapinski says the crowds were up 5.5 percent over last year, with more than 500,000 people coming through the gates. The...
