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WI DHS Reports Flu Cases Continue, But Not Climbing

WI DHS Reports Flu Cases Continue, But Not Climbing

WisDOT Honors Construction Companies

WisDOT Honors Construction Companies

Gov. Evers Extends Energy Emergency

Gov. Evers Extends Energy Emergency

On This Day…

On This Day…

News | January 17, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! Feels like we are getting a reminder of what a…
Lawmakers Look to Cap Insulin Prices in WI

Lawmakers Look to Cap Insulin Prices in WI

News | January 17, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Coulee Region lawmakers are introducing legislation that would limit insulin prices in the state at 35-dollars.  Representative Jill Billings and…
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Public Webinar Scheduled

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Public Webinar Scheduled

News | January 17, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is sharing critical data. In 2024, the National…
WI DHS Reports Flu Cases Continue, But Not Climbing

WI DHS Reports Flu Cases Continue, But Not Climbing

News | January 17, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says flu numbers across the state are easing. The report shows respiratory illness levels…
WisDOT Honors Construction Companies

WisDOT Honors Construction Companies

News | January 16, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has honored six construction companies.  The Friday honors are for their work in 2025, including…
Gov. Evers Extends Energy Emergency

Gov. Evers Extends Energy Emergency

News | January 16, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Evers has signed an executive order to extend an energy emergency in the state. Executive Order number 284 states…
Friday Feel Good: Can’t Carry a Tune? Perfect!

Friday Feel Good: Can’t Carry a Tune? Perfect!

News | January 16, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Is most of the singing you do in the shower and out of ear shot of other people? If so,…
Are You the Next Alice?

Are You the Next Alice?

News | January 16, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to…
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awards $100,000 for Community Health Projects

Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awards $100,000 for Community Health Projects

News | January 16, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awarded $100,000 Friday split among 13 community organizations for projects that address health inequities in priority areas…
Looking Local: Inspiring graduates from College of Arts & Human Sciences Share Experiences

Looking Local: Inspiring graduates from College of Arts & Human Sciences Share Experiences

News | January 16, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
 Among the class of nearly 400 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on Dec. 20,…
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