by Brian Moon | Oct 12, 2012
The vice presidential debate last night showed fiery exchanges between incumbent Joe Biden and Republican challenger Paul Ryan. Biden did quite a bit of interjections and smiling simultaneous with Congressman Ryan’s comments. Marquette University Political...
by Bill Scott | Feb 22, 2012
Kam Cerroni hit 5 of 8 from distance and finished with 17 points to lead the Green Bay Phoenix to a 71-67 win over Cleveland State in Horizon League men’s basketball action. The Phoenix (13-14, 8-8 HL) won their 3rd straight and 6 of their last 8 overall and...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 21, 2011
The former parks and recreation director for the city of Waupaca has been convicted of felony theft. Jim Ash entered a no contest plea in Waupaca County Circuit Court on Thursday, to the charge of theft from a business setting in excess of ten thousand dollars. The 47...
by Brian Moon | Mar 3, 2011
With the Governor’s proposed biennial budget cutting nearly $100 million in state aid to communities, there is a chance that local residents would be willing to make up the difference, according to a group that lobbies on behalf of municipalities. Dan Thompson,...
by Bob Hague | Jul 9, 2010
The state has acquired more than 1,800 acres of land once occupied by the Badger Army Ammunition Plant. The land, which was cleaned by the U.S. Army and donated by the National Parks Service at no cost to the state, will be available for public use, according to the...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 19, 2009
Good news for bikers and hikers after action by the state Building Commission. State Representative Spencer Black (D-Madison), a member of the panel, says the commission gave final approval Wednesday to finishing the multi-use Badger State Trail. Black says the final...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 22, 2009
It was supposed to be about setting fees for registry of domestic partnerships, but a debate by the Fond du Lac County Board Tuesday night developed into a discussion about a state mandate some feel is unconstitutional. Supervisor Jim Kiser told board members he...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 5, 2009
A Minnesota man dies along the St. Croix River. This morning at 1:15 AM, the Polk County Sheriff's Department was notified that a person fell off a cliff at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. Rescue personnel located 22 year-old Skylar Francisco of Roseville,...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 15, 2008
A decaying corpse found at a Madison area state park is that of a man in his 30s or 40s. But that's about all Dane County Coroner John Stanley could determine Tuesday from preliminary forensic findings. Stanley says the man likely is non-Caucasian, but a positive...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 2, 2008
The governors's office has announced nearly $17 million, for 47 transportation projects, many of them bike routes. David Voght with the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin says the money comes from the Transportation Enhancement fund. “This is different from...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 19, 2007
State officials close a state park due to the invasion of hundreds of thousands of caterpillars, but homeowners in Wisconsin needn't worry. The Department of Natural Resources decides to close Rocky Arbor State Park for almost two weeks, because officials fear...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 18, 2007
Wisconsin firewood dealers are getting a chance to prove they're not spreading invasive species across the state. State Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Janet Jenkins says firewood dealers now have the option of getting certified, in order to prove...
by WRN Contributor | May 23, 2023
Get your vehicle or trail pass before visiting one of Wisconsin’s many outdoor recreation areas. Wisconsin has 50 state parks, 15 state forests and 44 state bike trails. If you’re headed to one this weekend, you’ll need a daily or annual admission...
by Bob Hague | Feb 2, 2023
How would you like to work in the great outdoors this summer? The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. Every year, the DNR recruits about 400 seasonal employees to...
by Bob Hague | Jan 11, 2017
Former Department of Natural Resources secretaries oppose a legislative proposal to break up the agency. Among them former Secretary George Meyer, who headed the agency from 1993 to 2001. “It is the most effective and cost-efficient way to manage natural...
by Bob Hague | Dec 24, 2016
A state lawmaker proposes splitting up the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Representative Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) said the DNR should be split into resource management and environmental protection agencies. “If you talk to nearly any group out...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 4, 2016
You might have to dance around raindrops, but free fishing and free state park admissions are being offered this weekend. The Department of Natural Resources’ annual “Free Fun Weekend” takes place Saturday and Sunday at state parks, forests, trails,...
by Jackie Johnson | Jul 3, 2014
Fireworks can cause serious injuries and death if not properly used, especially among kids. Wisconsin Emergency Management’s Tod Pritchard says fireworks are best left to the professionals. He says in 2012 — latest available statistics– doctors...
by Jackie Johnson | Jan 22, 2014
In its effort to slow the spread of the tree-killing emerald ash borer in Wisconsin, the state Natural Resources Board approves tighter restrictions for transporting firewood to state camp sites. Campers won’t be allowed to bring firewood into state recreation...
by Jackie Johnson | Jan 17, 2014
Department of Natural Resources officials are encouraging everyone to get out and ice fish this weekend. Fish anywhere in Wisconsin without a license or trout stamp on Free Fishing Weekend. This includes all inland waters and Wisconsin’s side of the Great Lakes...
