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Utilities seek route permit for Gopher to Badger transmission link as Wisconsin residents weigh local impact

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairyland Power Cooperative and Xcel Energy have filed a formal route permit application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for a proposed high voltage transmission project that would cross the Mississippi River into western Wisconsin. The proposed Gopher to Badger Link Project involves constructing a new 765...

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Wisconsin Reports First Death Caused By Measles in 36 Years; Total Case Number Rises to Over 550

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported that an infant died from measles, marking the first death caused by the disease in over 36 years. The state DHS has also reported over 550 measles cases, including 67 cases reported this month at the time of publication. According to the...

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Service dogs and state assistance for military veterans; and low vaccination rates concern Dr. Zorba Paster

A Wausau group trains service dogs for military veterans with PTSD. Then, we talk about the state benefits due to vets. And then, we talk to Dr. Zorba Paster about falling child vaccination rates in Wisconsin. Dogs trained to help military veterans with PTSD. Military veterans with post-traumatic stress can...

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Wisconsin Chief Justice Jill Karofsky stresses court safety, mental health

A year after cautioning that the state of Wisconsin’s judiciary is “troubled,” Wisconsin’s chief justice said that the state’s court system and employees have been resilient in the face of threats and other challenges. At her annual State of the Judiciary address Wednesday, Justice Jill...

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Wisconsin Elections Commission says November election had no major errors

MADISON, Wis. (Gray) - The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced the November election went without any major errors. Wisconsin’s chief election official, Meagan Wolfe, said the 2026 midterm was one of the smoothest elections she has seen in her career. She said no incidents impacted voters’ ability to cast their ballots.

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WIAA girls state swim meet preview

(WIAA) – The 57th Annual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Girls Swimming and Diving Championships will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, at the Waukesha South High School Natatorium. MEET SCHEDULE:. Friday, Nov. 13. Division 2 Diving – 12:30 p.m. Division 2 Swimming Events – 5:30 p.m.

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November chill returns: Temps in the 30s to 50s with a big drop ahead

ListenNovember chill returns: Temps in the 30s to 50s with a big drop ahead. A strong cold front brings a blast of Canadian air Thursday into the weekend with a few light rain or snow showers possible. Dry weather and a gradual warmup return next week. Remembering the 1940 Armistice...

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Midwest “Snowicane” Talk Goes Viral as One Long-Range Forecast Shows a Thanksgiving-Week Storm Dumping Up to 20 Inches on Indiana and Ohio, but Forecasters Urge Caution

MIDWEST — Social media is buzzing after one long-range forecast showed a powerful winter storm sweeping across the Midwest just before Thanksgiving, with some jokingly calling it a “Category 1 snowicane.”. One viral post even quipped that the storm could take the next name on the Atlantic hurricane...

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