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BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Voters in several local school districts rejected requests for more funding Tuesday, leaving districts with budget problems to solve.
DRIFTLESS - Bad Axe Watershed Stewards founder and president Travis Klinkner and his family have recently been recognized both nationally and locally for their trailblazing conservation efforts. The August 2018 flooding event, which exceeded all previous known floods in Southwest Wisconsin’s hill and valley terrain, left producers and communities recognizing...
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Following the Nov. 3 midterm elections, voters across the country and right here in western Wisconsin witnessed a historic wave of barrier-breaking victories. In Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the gubernatorial race, becoming the first Black governor in the state’s history. Closer to...
When the air turns chilly, a warm meal and a cozy drink can make the day feel a little better. Chilly days and miserable weather may descend upon us soon, but there are many different varieties of comfort food that can heat us up on the coldest days of the year. Some are even homemade! Around the Stevens Point Area, you’ll find local spots serving comfort food, from diner favorites to homemade soup and hot chocolate.
A block of cheddar can age for 20 years before anyone takes a bite. Some of the cheese waiting on Wisconsin shelves has been around longer than the people buying it. And the places selling it are just as memorable. One is a roadside castle beside a busy interstate. Another is a tiny shop that closes at 2 PM on weekdays and takes the entire weekend off.
(WGTD)---Democratic State Representative Greta Neubauer of Racine will be making history next week. She’s expected to become the first female Assembly Speaker in the state’s history. As a result of the election, Democrats will gain full control of the legislature for the first time in some 16 years.
Measles has been detected in three new Wisconsin counties, as one of the worst outbreaks in the nation shows no sign of stopping. Columbia County in central Wisconsin reported 33 cases of measles; neighboring Green Lake County has confirmed five cases ; and Sauk County, northwest of Madison, has reported 10 cases, all of which were linked to other infections in Wisconsin, according to news releases from the county health departments and data from the state health department. Wisconsin is now reporting 487 cases of measles across 16 counties, the most recorded by the state in over 35 years, according to data from the state Department of Health Services and local health departments. The state's measles dashboard on Friday, Nov. 6, showed a lower total because it had not yet accounted for the 10 cases detected in Sauk County. That county's health department issued a news release Friday confirming the new infections. At least nine people have been hospitalized, and an infant in Grant County has died from measles , the state's first fatality from the disease since 1990. All but three cases have been in people who did not receive the measles vaccine, which is 97% effective at preventing
(WFRV) – High school football across Northeast Wisconsin is reaching the home stretch, as sectional champions were crowned and punched their tickets to the WIAA state semifinals. SCORES: D1 D2 D3 D4 D6 D7 To watch highlights, click the video above.
Stephanie Johnson lobbying at the state Legislature. Stephanie Johnson’s husband, Rick, passed away in December 2023 after living with Parkinson’s disease for 13 years. Three months later Stephanie was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The following month she learned that four other people in their former neighborhood on Madison’s southwest side had also been diagnosed with the neurological condition.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Deer hunting season in Wisconsin 2026-27 stretches across nearly five months, starting with the archery and crossbow opener on September 12, 2026. The best-known stretch is the nine-day gun season, which runs November 21 through 29, the Saturday before Thanksgiving through the Sunday after. That is the headline, but the details trip people up every … This article, Nov. 21-29: When Wisconsin’s 2026-27 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Runs , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Planning a Georgia Deer Hunt This Season? The County Color Map Decides Your Dates • Does Vermont Rifle Season Allow Antlerless Deer in 2026? • November 2–28: Maine’s 2026 Firearms Deer Season and Every Other Date
For months, Wisconsin Public Service has been asking state regulators for permission to raise electricity rates by nearly 15% over two years. This week, the state said the increase needs to be lower.
Former Wisconsin Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson says Wisconsin is a blue state, ICE detains an Onalaska state trooper, and Derek Van Orden is already filing paperwork to run again in 2028. UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky is the WIZM studio Friday for The Rick Solem Show, helping...
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Nearly 50 organizations across Northeast Wisconsin are working together to help families recover from this summer’s flooding and tornadoes. The Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties’ ‘Long-Term Recovery Committee’ announced the collaborative effort Thursday during a news conference in Menasha. The initiative brings together emergency management agencies, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and government […]
Wisconsin bars heating shutoffs Nov. 1 to April 15, while Missouri and Kansas limit them in cold weather through March 31. Here is how each works.
The IRS has pushed federal tax deadlines to Feb. 1, 2027 for storm and wildfire victims in covered counties of Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Washington and Mississippi. The latest additions are four Wisconsin counties hit by July tornadoes and eight Mississippi counties hit by Tropical Storm Arthur. Each state has its own release, and the relief... The post The IRS has pushed federal tax deadlines to Feb. 1, 2027 for storm and wildfire victims in Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Washington and Mississippi counties appeared first on The Financial Wire .
FOX VALLEY, Wis. (WFRV) — Missions of Honor and Old Glory Honor Flight of Northeast Wisconsin is expanding who can apply for trips to Washington, DC. The organization is now accepting applications from any veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the U.S. military, anywhere in the world, on or before July […]
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Portage County will receive more than $4 million from a $58 million state grant to expand broadband internet access, including fiber optic service in the Village of Almond and for a group of homes west of Stevens Point. The grant was announced by the governor...
School districts often identify students they call “at-risk” who might have a learning disability or low reading or math scores in order to provide them additional resources and attention to help them keep pace with their classmates and avoid dropping out. In the Wisconsin Deflection Initiative, the “at-risk” people are in the community at large. […]
It is the Level 3 playoffs of the 2026 Wisconsin high school football season. The FOX6 High School Blitz Game of the Week was West Bend West vs. Union Grove.
