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Marshfield Clinic Completes Merger With South Dakota Health System

Marshfield Clinic Completes Merger With South Dakota Health System

Central Wisconsin health system joins the largest rural health system in the U.S. after a different merger failed.

Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination

Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination

Communities have waited more than 500 days to access $125 million set aside for PFAS remediation.

Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash

Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash

Students were on the bus when it struck the child in parking lot at Silver Spring Intermediate School.

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.

Driven By Renewables, Wisconsin Will See $4 Billion in Transmission Projects

Driven By Renewables, Wisconsin Will See $4 Billion in Transmission Projects

Midwest electrical grid operator approves record 488 projects across 15 states.

52 Wisconsin Communities Jail Individuals For Unpaid Fines, A Costly Process

52 Wisconsin Communities Jail Individuals For Unpaid Fines, A Costly Process

ACLU study finds municipal courts, including Milwaukee, use threat of jail, but it's counterproductive.

Some Wisconsin Communities Say They Have Too Many ZIP Codes

Some Wisconsin Communities Say They Have Too Many ZIP Codes

The Village of Somers has 14 different ZIP codes. Congress may take action.

How To Battle Seasonal Affective Disorder

How To Battle Seasonal Affective Disorder

Psychiatrist credited with discovering SAD offers tips to overcome it.

Wisconsin Doctor Condemns Stigma Against Kids With Diabetes

Wisconsin Doctor Condemns Stigma Against Kids With Diabetes

U.S., Wisconsin seeing increase in Type 2 diabetes in kids. 'It’s not someone’s fault.'

Online Extremists Influenced Abundant Life Shooter

Online Extremists Influenced Abundant Life Shooter

Grieving parents who’ve lost children push for awareness, legal protections for kids online.

More Clean Energy Projects Coming Online in Wisconsin

More Clean Energy Projects Coming Online in Wisconsin

2 added in 2024, 2 more coming in 2025, with 7 more projects seeking approval.

Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025

Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025

A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.