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Hunters hope for a better year as gun deer season begins Saturday
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As of Friday morning, hunters had purchased 302,988 gun licenses out of 661,333 licenses sold so far this year, according to the Wisconsin DNR.
16h ago
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Authorities don’t yet know where exactly Ryan Borgwardt is, but they’ve narrowed it down to somewhere in eastern Europe.
on Fri, 1AM
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Praying mantis sightings spiked this fall in Wisconsin
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PJ Liesch, manager of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab, told Larry Meiller recently that this is the best year he can recall for praying mantid sightings.
on Nov 14
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Missing kayaker in Green Lake believed to have faked his death and fled the country
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Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll urged anyone with information to contact the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and said they could do so anonymously.
on Nov 13
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Plan to repair Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Domes gets $30M commitment from county
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A $134 million plan to renovate Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Domes just got a boost from Milwaukee County officials.
on Nov 12
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Far from the border, immigration a top GOP issue in swing state Wisconsin
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While Wisconsin is more than a thousand miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, immigration has emerged as one of the top issues in the race for president. Those numbers are driven almost entirely by GOP voters.
on Nov 8
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Molson Coors to close Leinenkugel's Brewery in Chippewa Falls
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Molson Coors will close its Leinenkugel's Brewery in Chippewa Falls and the Leinenkugel's 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee early next year, according to a statement from the company.
on Nov 7
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Trans-rights advocates call Hovde, Trump ads focusing on transgender issues 'dehumanizing'
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In the months leading up to the November election, campaign ads for the presidential and senate races have dominated Wisconsin’s airwaves. In recent weeks, ads for Republican candidates have shifted towards targeting the rights of transgender people.
on Oct 29
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DNR signs off on 12 Stewardship projects after Supreme Court blocked legislative vetoes
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Gov. Tony Evers announced the funding awards under the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program on Friday.
on Oct 27
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Study: Dairy farmers have more beneficial gut bacteria thanks to their cows
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Marshfield Clinic Research Institute study is first to look at microbiome impacts of farmers' exposure to cows and manure.
on Oct 26
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Van Orden's firebrand style under spotlight in 3rd District race against Cooke
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When U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden won the 3rd Congressional District in 2022, the Republican from Prairie du Chien billed himself as a political outsider. He's embracing the same brand this year, but Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke says Van Orden's firebrand approach doesn't reflect what...
on Oct 25
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Trump Says Pandemic Is 'Rounding The Turn' As Wisconsin Sees Deadliest Week Yet
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Thousands of people gathered in 35-degree weather at a Trump campaign rally in Waukesha Saturday evening, where the president encouraged the crowd to vote. “If we win Wisconsin, we win,” […]
on Oct 24
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With plan to revive extinct passenger pigeon species, researchers are testing Wisconsin trees
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Passenger pigeons have been extinct for over a century, but conservation groups want to bring them back for their role in forestry management. Their hoards were thought to create exceptionally green forests and fertile farmland.
on Oct 22
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GOP bill would restrict abortions after 14 weeks
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Abortions in Wisconsin would be banned after 14 weeks under a bill introduced by Republican state lawmakers. The legislation would not go into effect without the support of voters via an April referendum.
on Oct 17
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Utilities withdraw air permit for nearly $1B gas plant proposed in Superior
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The owners of a nearly $1 billion gas-fired power plant planned in Superior have withdrawn an air permit for the project as environmental advocates have been challenging its approval.
on Oct 17
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Despite high nutrient levels, a Lake Superior bay avoids algae blooms
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Intense storms and flooding have sent runoff surging into a shallow bay of Lake Superior in the last decade, and a new study finds runoff is the largest driver of phosphorus concentrations there that can lead to algae blooms. But unlike other areas on the Great Lakes, the Chequamegon Bay near...
on Oct 17
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State estimates around 40 percent of private wells contain pesticides
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The state estimates one or more pesticides are found in around 43 percent of 800,000 private wells in Wisconsin, and more than half of the pesticides detected in groundwater lack standards.
on Oct 8
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Wisconsin utilities propose nearly $2B in renewable energy projects
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We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service and Madison Gas and Electric filed plans with the Public Service Commission to build solar and wind facilities that would cost around $1.9 billion combined.
on Oct 3
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Wisconsin veterinary clinic tries new model, choosing co-op over corporate ownership
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As an alternative to corporate ownership, a veterinary clinic with locations in Spring Green and Mazomanie last year became Cooperative Veterinary Care, which could be the first employee-owned vet co-op in the nation.
on Sep 29
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Wisconsin DOC: Nonprofit can no longer send used books to prisoners
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Over the last two decades, Wisconsin Books to Prisoners has sent tens of thousands of books to people locked up in state prisons. But the nonprofit has halted those donations after prison officials informed the group of new restrictions.
on Sep 28
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Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr.'s efforts to get off November ballot
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While their support is relatively small, independent candidates can have an outsized influence on elections in Wisconsin, where the last two races for president have been decided by less than 1 percentage point.
on Sep 28
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Federal judge bars US from limiting access to roads on tribe's lands
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A federal judge is temporarily barring the United States from taking any steps to limit access to roads on the Lac du Flambeau tribe’s reservation.
on Sep 28
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Chrystul Kizer sentenced to 11 years for killing man who sexually trafficked her
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In 2022, Wisconsin's Supreme Court ruled Kizer could use a law shielding sex trafficking victims as part of her defense. Had the case gone to trial, such a use of that law would have been unprecendented.
on Sep 27
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Bus Rapid Transit rolls out in Madison
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The east-west BRT route includes dedicated bus lanes and heated stations where riders can pay their fares before boarding.
on Sep 25
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“Wisconsin Today” explores the people, places and ideas shaping life in Wisconsin. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for news and in-depth conversations that you can’t find anywhere else. Don’t miss “Wisconsin Today: Morning News,” our weekday news podcast featuring Wisconsin’s biggest...
on Sep 25
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Kamala Harris tells WPR she supports eliminating the filibuster to restore abortion rights
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Days after Vice President Kamala Harris’ fourth campaign visit to Wisconsin, she told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that she supports ending the filibuster to restore Roe v. Wade to protect abortion rights nationally.
on Sep 25
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Wisconsin author’s new book is a love letter to rocks (and why we should love them, too)
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Structural geologist Marcia Bjornerud, a Lawrence University professor, said our popular perception that rocks and landscapes are inert is a misconception.
on Sep 24
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Thousands polka in Monroe as Wisconsin event quintuples previous world record
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The record to beat was 802 dancers in Germany in 2013, according to Guinness World Records. On Saturday, more than 4,000 people registered for the dance.
on Sep 23
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Mount Pleasant, Racine facing off in legal battle over water in wake of Foxconn deal
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The city of Racine and the village of Mount Pleasant are embroiled in a legal battle over water following the failure of the Foxconn project.
on Sep 20
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Wisconsin farmers re-evaluate weed management after rainy spring, dry summer
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The warm September air comes at a time when farmers are finishing up the harvest, getting ready for winter and re-examining their approach to weed management. Farmers are using newer technologies, such as electricity, to better control weeds.
on Sep 20
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How a tiny Wisconsin village went viral nearly 60 years ago
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When Winneconne was left off the state highway map, the village seceded from Wisconsin. The stunt made national news and is still celebrated at the annual Sovereign State Days.
on Sep 17
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Wisconsin author highlights farmers' mental health needs
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Michael Perry is in La Crosse for an event highlighting the need for mental health resources taking place at The Pump House on Sept. 14.
on Sep 16
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Wisconsin farm leaders say changes to national milk pricing system will lead to bigger losses
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Wisconsin farmer groups say they're concerned about proposed changes to the national system for pricing milk.
on Sep 12
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Rolling into empowerment: How Mid State Roller Derby fosters personal growth in central Wisconsin
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For Amanda Heineck, roller derby offers a space where women can grow, support one another and push their physical limits.
on Sep 10
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UW-Madison: Memorial bricks will be displayed near Camp Randall after uproar from fans
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More than 1,000 people signed an online petition calling for the commemorative bricks to remain on display.
on Sep 9
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Milwaukee goes back to an old playbook for teaching math in the early grades
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A partnership between UW-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee school system led to a “golden age” of teaching math in the district between 2004 and 2014. Those who were involved are now trying to revive the program for early educators in Milwaukee.
on Sep 9
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Farmers turn to 'predator-proof' fences to deter wolves in northern Wisconsin
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Wildlife officials are working with northern Wisconsin farms to install predator-proof fences to reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock
on Sep 9
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Wisconsin’s long-term care crisis: Staffing troubles, low Medicaid rates prompt closures
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WPR and Wisconsin Watch obtained reports from 86 assisted living facilities that closed between 2020 and the first half of 2024, displacing more than 750 people. Each report asks providers to list their reasons for closure. About two-thirds blamed low Medicaid reimbursements or staffing shortages.
on Sep 5
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Bayfield Schools launches Ojibwe language immersion program
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The Bayfield School District is launching an Ojibwemowin Immersion Program for kindergarten students this fall as part of supporting language revitalization efforts with the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
on Sep 4
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All 4 liberal justices back Crawford's Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign
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Just two days after she announced she was running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Dane County Judge Susan Crawford received endorsements from all four of the court's liberal justices — a rare sign of unanimity behind a single candidate this early in the campaign cycle.
on Sep 4
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Universities of Wisconsin leader says layoffs were needed because of falling demand
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Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman is defending a leadership decision to lay off tenured faculty as a necessary response to declining enrollment and lagging state aid.
on Sep 1
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With 2K-year history, dragon boat racing is a tradition in Superior
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This weekend is the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival at Barkers Island. It's sponsored by the Superior Rotary and includes teams representing and benefiting several good causes.
on Aug 25
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Discrimination complaint filed over book bans in Menomonee Falls School District
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Menomonee Falls parents have filed a discrimination complaint against the school district after more than 30 books were removed from the library including one for preschoolers depicting same-sex families.
on Aug 24
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After flooding caused dams to fail, nearly two dozen are one step closer to being removed
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Leaders in Vernon County approved federal plans Thursday to decommission 23 dams in two southwestern Wisconsin watersheds after a handful failed during extensive flooding in 2018.
on Aug 17
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How making presumptions about rural American politics can be harmful
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Best-selling Kansas author Sarah Smarsh will speak at a UW lecture series on Aug. 20, warning against classist assumptions when looking at rural issues this election season.
on Aug 16
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UW-Milwaukee leading effort to train workers for green jobs that support manufacturing
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is spearheading an effort to help more workers in the upper Midwest gain skills for green jobs that support manufacturing.
on Aug 15
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Voters reject amendments to restrict governor's power to spend federal funds
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It’s unusual for Wisconsin voters to reject proposed constitutional amendments.
on Aug 14
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Explore interactive election results for Aug. 13 Wisconsin primary
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Find your district on the interactive map below for up-to-the-minute results from the Associated Press.
on Aug 14
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2 Wisconsin schools transition to net-zero energy, use tax credits to be more sustainable
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An elementary school in Fitchburg is Wisconsin’s first school to produce net-zero energy, and a middle school in Menasha is trying to do the same. The referendum-approved projects offer insight into solar and geothermal energy as well as costs and tax credits.
on Aug 13
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Wisconsin town of Eureka sued over large farm regulations
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The state’s biggest business lobby helps two residents challenge a Polk County town’s restrictions on livestock feeding operations.
on Aug 13