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Governor Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin has achieved a top three national ranking for connecting military veterans with successful long-term employment

Governor Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin has achieved a top three national ranking for connecting military veterans with successful long-term employment. Through joint initiatives from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the state continues to expand dedicated career tools, personalized support, and transition services for its roughly 300,000 veterans.

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Amherst one win away from trip to state

AMHERST – The undefeated Amherst Falcons hosted the 10-1 Grantsburg Pirates in the sectional final on Nov. 6. Grantsburg scored first on their opening drive, reaching the Amherst one-yard line before running back Daxter Schultz ran it in for a 7-0 lead. Running back Ayden Nerdahl made the Grantsburg...

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Health insurance affordability woes force tough choices in Wisconsin

Imagine being too unhealthy to work but still being forced to out of necessity. It is the dilemma facing a western Wisconsin family, who said high out-of-pocket costs and changes to federal programs put more pressure on their budget. Sarah Burns, owner of Omega Bakery in Holmen, said it is...

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Veterans Day events across Northeast Wisconsin

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Communities across northeast Wisconsin are hosting events and offering deals on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who served the country. Brown County is shining green lights for veterans at the courthouse. Green Bay ceremony. The Neville Public Museum in Green Bay will...

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Six northeast Wisconsin counties rank among top 25 for veterans, VA data shows

Six northeast Wisconsin counties are among the top 25 for the highest concentrations of veterans, according to data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Wisconsin · 23h

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Southeast Wisconsin: Let's talk cold temperatures, chances of snow

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin have had zero snow so far this season. That means there is already a deficit growing by just over half an inch. The lack of snow is not unusual given the well above average fall temperatures that have been around. When do we typically experience snow?

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

MIX 108

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Popular Garden Plants To Join Wisconsin’s Invasive Species List January 1

That plant in your Wisconsin garden could soon be illegal to sell or plant. The state is adding dozens of species to its invasive list on January 1, and it’s dropping some you’d never expect. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Wealth of Geeks

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A Couple Lost More Than $620,000 in Gold. FBI Says a Suspected Courier Texted “Take the Gold and Run”

A Wisconsin couple lost more than $620,000 in a gold scam before deputies intercepted another planned pickup worth $380,000. An FBI affidavit alleges that one ... Read More

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WBAY Green Bay

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Wisconsin counties with the most veterans

(Stacker) - There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 288,078 lived in Wisconsin, as of 2024, down from 326,288 in 2020. The VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience...

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50 Area Players Named to 2026 WFCA All-Region Football Teams

MARSHFIELD – Fifty players from 23 area schools were named to the 2026 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association all-region teams, led by five selections each from Stevens Point and Edgar. Eight area players were honored at two positions on the WFCA all-region teams. Region 1 Large: Point, Medford Lead the...

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WFRV Local 5

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Bald eagle dies from severe lead poisoning in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) — A Bald Eagle that was found in critical condition and receiving treatment for lead poisoning at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Rehabilitation Center has died, according to the organization. “Our wildlife team is heartbroken to share that our Bald Eagle patient succumbed to organ failure as a result of severe lead […]

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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The Ancient Sea Stacks At This Wisconsin State Park Will Leave You In Awe

Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, and some places earn it by being genuinely, stubbornly, magnificently themselves. Mill Bluff State Park in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin is firmly in the second category, and it’s been quietly waiting for you to notice. Let’s get one thing out of the...

Camp Douglas, WI · 2d

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Crowley’s priorities as Governor, School referendum impacts, Fond du Lac pastor preaches from Guatemala

Wisconsin Democratic Gov.-elect David Crowley joins us to preview his upcoming term in office. Then, we talk to leaders from two rural Wisconsin school districts about referendum results. And we meet a Fond du Lac pastor who is blocked from returning to the U.S. from Guatemala. Democratic Gov.-elect David Crowley.

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New measles cases announced in Wisconsin on Tuesday

WISCONSIN (KCRG) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Tuesday that the state has recorded 551 confirmed measles cases, nine hospitalizations and one death so far in 2026. Grant County has the most confirmed cases, with 153, according to the department. Common measles symptoms include a runny nose, high...

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Wintry mix and lake effect snow possible this week

Spotty wintry mix tomorrow, lake effect South Shore. AFTERNOON/TONIGHT: This afternoon we will see increasing clouds. After 9pm we will have a 40% chance of some scattered light rain showers. Most of the rain will fall south of Highway 2 in Minnesota but could clip the Ports with a couple hundredths of an inch. The rain will move across Wisconsin after midnight. Lows will be in the 30s and 40s.

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Mandela Barnes files defamation lawsuit against Journal Sentinel

MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Journal Sentinel over articles the media outlet published over the summer. The Journal Sentinel told Spectrum News 1 it stands by its reporting. The articles were titled “Sources detail concerns about Mandela Barnes’ behavior toward...

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Unbeaten Belmont, Gilman Meet in WIAA 8-Player State Football Championship Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Two unbeaten programs. One state title on the line. The No. 1 seeds from both sides of the WIAA 8-player football bracket — Belmont (14-0) and Gilman (13-0) — meet Saturday at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids for the 8-player state championship. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.

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The winds of change are here

After highs in the 60s yesterday, temperatures were only in the 50s this afternoon, and even colder weather is on the way. Thursday's temperatures will be in the 40s, and by Friday, we could be looking at the 30s across much of Northeast Wisconsin. In other words, the winds of change are here.

Wisconsin · 23h

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UW Law grad Scott Colom makes history in Mississippi Senate election

Now a district attorney, Colom will be the first Black senator from the state in nearly 150 years. He graduated from the law school in Wisconsin in 2009. Democrats have won back majorities in the U.S. House and Senate in November’s midterm elections, and University of Wisconsin Law School graduate Scott Colom’s Senate campaign in the Deep South, which many had written of as unwinnable, contributed to the wave.

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6 Wisconsin Fish Boils Worth The Drive For That Dramatic Boil-Over Moment

A cook tosses kerosene onto a wood fire, and a giant kettle erupts in a whoosh of flame. That wild burst has a real job. It pushes fish oils over the rim so the broth stays clean. I love that the flashiest part of dinner is basically a cleanup trick....

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