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Wisconsinites Support Fee Hikes to Sustain DNR Programs

Wisconsinites Support Fee Hikes to Sustain DNR Programs

Majority at public hearings in nearly every county supported higher fees.

Backyard Chickens Linked to Salmonella Infections in Wisconsin

Backyard Chickens Linked to Salmonella Infections in Wisconsin

34 cases in 13 states, including Wisconsin, are part of outbreak.

Rising Fuel Costs Slamming Wisconsin School Districts

Rising Fuel Costs Slamming Wisconsin School Districts

Gasoline costs thousands more than already cash-strapped schools budgeted for.

How Legal Decisions on Abortion Pill Access Could Impact Wisconsin

How Legal Decisions on Abortion Pill Access Could Impact Wisconsin

One third of abortions in state use pills ordered from out of state.

Minocqua Brewing Owner Kirk Bangstad Says He’s Running for Governor

Minocqua Brewing Owner Kirk Bangstad Says He’s Running for Governor

Liberal activist says no other Democrat strong enough to stand up to Trump.

Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts

Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts

Trump's budget cut 75% of agency's funding, affects 43 employees in Milwaukee office.

Wisconsin Lost Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs in 2025

Wisconsin Lost Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs in 2025

'For the Upper Midwest, some indicators are kind of looking down.'

UW-Madison Says It Generates Billions for State’s Economy

UW-Madison Says It Generates Billions for State’s Economy

New report finds it had $13.2 billion estimated impact in 2025.

Federal Agents Interview Bangstad Over Post on Attempted Trump Assassination

Federal Agents Interview Bangstad Over Post on Attempted Trump Assassination

Minocqua Brewing owner suggested members of 'resistance' should work on marksmanship.

Wisconsin DOJ Using Trained Dogs to Detect Internet Crimes Against Children

Wisconsin DOJ Using Trained Dogs to Detect Internet Crimes Against Children

The canines sniff out electronic storage devices with child exploitation materials.

One In Three Home Insurance Claims Are Denied. Here Is How To Respond.

One In Three Home Insurance Claims Are Denied. Here Is How To Respond.

Guidance for Wisconsin homeowners on documenting damage, disputing denials and finding help locally.

Bill Would Let Wisconsin Blame Other States For Its Smog Problem

Bill Would Let Wisconsin Blame Other States For Its Smog Problem

GOP lawmakers say Illinois and Indiana drive ozone levels; critics say air will not get cleaner here.