WRN Daily: Evers signs postpartum Medicaid expansion; talks online sports betting and FoodShare bills

Gerald R. “Rick” Johnson, age 74, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 15, 2026.   Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at […]

In Milwaukee Wednesday, Democratic governor Tony Evers signed one bill into law and discussed the possibility of signing others. The bill signed into law expands postpartum Medicaid coverage for low-income mothers and babies from 60 days to a full […]

Evers signs postpartum Medicaid bill into law (UNDATED) Governor Tony Evers signs a bill expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin. The Democratic governor signed the bill in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Coverage will expand from 60 days to a […]

The 64-team NCAA Tournament Field is set as first round action gets underway today.  The Badgers tip off this afternoon against High Point in first round action from Portland – The Bucks open a 4-game road trip at Utah tonight – […]

Wisconsin Radio Network morning news anchor and reporter Ted Ehlen recently talked with UW-Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist Bruce Spangenberg about what to do in preparation for the beginning of spring planting and gardening, and what can […]

Badgers NIL bill narrowly passes state Senate (MADISON) The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill to fund UW – Madison athletics with state tax money. After sailing though the state Assembly on a 95-1 vote last month, the Name, Image and Likeness […]

The state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to allow Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services to seek a federal waiver prohibiting FoodShare recipients from purchasing candy or soda with their benefits. “You know what? Kids from […]