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Strong El Niño Raises Odds Of Mild Winter, Tough Drought For Wisconsin

Strong El Niño Raises Odds Of Mild Winter, Tough Drought For Wisconsin

A likely record El Niño could mean warmer months ahead, but little relief for parched fields and forests.

After Line 5 Spill, State Calls For Pause On $1 Billion Pipeline Reroute

After Line 5 Spill, State Calls For Pause On $1 Billion Pipeline Reroute

DNR and Gov. Evers seek more than 20 answers from Enbridge on the Iron County gas release.

AI Deepfakes Hit Wisconsin’s Most Competitive Congressional Race

AI Deepfakes Hit Wisconsin’s Most Competitive Congressional Race

An AI-crafted “anointed” candidate video fuels a broader debate over deception and free speech in campaigns.

Kenosha Residents Seek Pause On Microsoft Data Center Plan

Kenosha Residents Seek Pause On Microsoft Data Center Plan

Neighbors push for a moratorium, citing noise, water and transparency concerns.

Racine School Board Clash Escalates Over Facebook Slur Aimed At Women

Racine School Board Clash Escalates Over Facebook Slur Aimed At Women

Dem Party chair Kelly Gallaher files complaint against board clerk and GOP challenger to Rep. Angelina Cruz.

Wisconsin Will Get at Least $219 Million From Settlement With Meta

Wisconsin Will Get at Least $219 Million From Settlement With Meta

Could hit $313 million. One of the largest such settlements ever received, says Attorney General Kaul.

Gov. Evers Asks Trump for Disaster Declaration for July Tornado

Gov. Evers Asks Trump for Disaster Declaration for July Tornado

July 27 storms damaged more than 2,300 residential buildings, destroyed 84.

Crowley Leads Tiffany in First Marquette Poll of General Election for Governor

Crowley Leads Tiffany in First Marquette Poll of General Election for Governor

But Democrat's 5 point lead with likely voters hits zero among all registered voters.

Homes Evacuated After Gas Leak During Work on Enbridge’s Line 5

Homes Evacuated After Gas Leak During Work on Enbridge’s Line 5

Construction in town of Saxon near Lake Superior results in truck striking gas transmission line.

New Central Wisconsin Nature Preserve Has Protected Trout Stream

New Central Wisconsin Nature Preserve Has Protected Trout Stream

Newest addition to North Central Conservancy Trust, which protects 5,500 acres of private property.

Supreme Court Order on Mail-In Voting Won’t Affect Wisconsin Ballots

Supreme Court Order on Mail-In Voting Won’t Affect Wisconsin Ballots

But election officials warn the back-and-forth over election rules could confuse voters.

La Crosse County DA Will Not Charge Elon Musk

La Crosse County DA Will Not Charge Elon Musk

DA doesn’t think Musk would be convicted for offering $1 million checks during 2025 election.