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Travel Not Advised Across Majority of State
Press Release

Travel Not Advised Across Majority of State

Northern counties severely impacted, southern Wisconsin to see further impacts through Monday

DNR Releases Summary of 2025 CWD Sampling Efforts
Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel
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Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel

Expect company on Wisconsin roads and “know before you go” with 511wi.gov

Western Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force

Western Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force

Arcadia's losses reflect national problem recruiting, retaining police officers.

Summers Are Getting Warmer Nationwide, Including in Milwaukee

Summers Are Getting Warmer Nationwide, Including in Milwaukee

Summers warmed an average of 2.6 degrees Fahrenheit nationwide

DNR Seeking Tips On Illegal Elk Shooting
Can Mock Beaver Dams Restore Wisconsin’s Wetlands?

Can Mock Beaver Dams Restore Wisconsin’s Wetlands?

Human-made, beaver dam analogs could have big benefits.

DNR Confirms Cases Of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease In Chippewa, Jackson And Waukesha Counties
DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths
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DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

Strategies will focus on harm reduction services and supports

WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers
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WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

Don’t fall into bad driving habits – buckle up, be patient, and put your phone down

Wisconsin Pension Fund Owns More Than $100 Million in Bitcoin Assets

Wisconsin Pension Fund Owns More Than $100 Million in Bitcoin Assets

State of Wisconsin Investment Board purchased more than $160 million in new ETFs.

Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds
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Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds

Funded projects focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing
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Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

DHS Awards Grants from JUUL Settlement Funds to Prevent and Treat Vaping by Youth and Young Adults
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DHS Awards Grants from JUUL Settlement Funds to Prevent and Treat Vaping by Youth and Young Adults

Feedback from statewide listening sessions and surveys recommended how funds should be used

DNR Seeks Tips On Illegal Elk Shootings In Jackson County
DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Jackson County
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Jackson County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed, Public Meeting To Be Scheduled

November 13-17 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin
Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk

Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk

Once gone from Wisconsin, there are now 515 elk in state, and the number is growing.

DNR Seeks Tips From The Public On Illegal Elk Shootings In Jackson County
Work on safer driving during Labor Day weekend
Book Excerpt: How To End Prison Gerrymandering
Book Excerpt

How To End Prison Gerrymandering

It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'

Murphy’s Law: Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?
Murphy’s Law

Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?

Wisconsin’s a leader in counting prisoners to inflate rural areas and rob urban areas of representation.

DNR Completes Fish Stocking In Forestville Flowage
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DNR Completes Fish Stocking In Forestville Flowage

Partners With U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service National Fish Hatchery To Reestablish Fish Populations

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony
Gov. Evers Appoints Emily Hynek as Jackson County District Attorney
Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Superior and Wausau
Serial Sex Offender Convicted of Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state
Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday
Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday
Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week
Serial Sex Offender Charged with Alleged Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing
Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state
Governor Evers welcomes 16 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers
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Governor Evers welcomes 16 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers and inspectors recently completed 26 weeks of comprehensive training

State Patrol recognizes officers for heroism and commendable service
Governor Walker presents awards to Wisconsin State Patrol officers for heroism and commendable service
Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 41 officers to its ranks