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Wisconsin woman finds hope after clinical trial for cancer treatment
LANNON, Wis. — The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is working to advance care for patients battling cancer. After missing a mammogram due to COVID-19 back in 2020, a Wisconsin woman found out she had breast cancer after waiting nearly six months to reschedule her appointment.
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Families of Baby Boomers encouraged to take steps to ensure elderly loved ones golden years are golden
APPLETON, Wis. — Some elephants in the room are bigger than others. For the estimated 75 million Baby Boomers expected to retire by 2030, this problem has been ignored, swept under the rug and then shoved in the closet. “People do not want to talk to us,” said Michelle...
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Bill introduced to regulate private water wells in Massachusetts
WORCESTER, Mass. - More than half a million Massachusetts residents get their water from a private well, but some state lawmakers are concerned about what else might be flowing through their faucets. State Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Middlesex/Worcester) has introduced legislation that would allow the Department of Environmental Protection to set...
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Winter weather cancels flights, leads to death in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Winter weather brought ice to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, causing the cancellation of more than 1,700 flights nationwide, bringing traffic to a standstill on an interstate through Arkansas and causing crashes that seriously injured two Texas law officers. As the...
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Winter storm causes 3rd day of dangerous, icy conditions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bands of sleet and snow that brought traffic to a standstill across the nation's midsection, canceled thousands of flights, left hundreds of thousands without power and were blamed for six deaths caused dangerous conditions for a third day Wednesday in several Southern states. Watches and...
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Alaska gold, copper mine blocked over environmental worries
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took an unusually strong step Tuesday and blocked a proposed mine heralded by backers as the most significant undeveloped copper and gold resource in the world because of concerns about its environmental impact on a rich Alaska aquatic ecosystem that supports the world's largest sockeye salmon fishery.
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Ohio lawmakers react to Gov. DeWine's State of the State, budget proposals
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled his budget proposal for the upcoming year on Tuesday, with a focus on education, mental health, and job training. Speaking at the Statehouse, DeWine delivered the State of the State where he emphasized the importance of investing in the state's families and children.
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A messy wintry mix will make for a slick Tuesday morning commute
Winter is back in the form of snow, sleet and freezing rain. All of it will arrive later this evening into the overnight hours. Slick roads will affect the Tuesday morning commute, so plan ahead. What You Need To Know. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of...
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I-39/90 crash survivor looks back on her experience
BELOIT, Wis. — On Jan. 27, Juelane Porter was on her way to Tennessee when she found herself in a life-or-death situation. “Instantly, it was just a wall of vehicles that were stopped. I mean, it just looked like hundreds to me,” said Porter. She said she started...
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Recent king tides were an eye-opener for many Californians
California's coastline got hit hard this month by both powerful atmospheric river storms and "king tides." For the first half of January, several strong atmospheric river storms generated towering waves that slammed against the coastline. Then, king tides rolled in just a week ago, causing flooding and more erosion. Imagine...
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MGM Springfield celebrates first day of sports betting in Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, along with Boston Bruins legend Ray Bourque and other representatives, each placed bets Tuesday on upcoming games, including the Super Bowl, to celebrate the first day of sports wagering in Massachusetts. What You Need To Know. As of Tuesday, MGM Springfield is now...
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