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  • Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

    Education Designed for the Future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21

  • The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

    The Plot Thickens: New Book Vending Machine at Flynn Elementary School

  • WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

    WI Judge Set to Appear in Court, Lawmakers Focus on Immigration, Enforcement

New Report Looks at Local Health Trends

New Report Looks at Local Health Trends

Wisconsin Man Facing Homicide Charges After Investigation

Wisconsin Man Facing Homicide Charges After Investigation

More Details Emerge About Deadly Milwaukee Fire

More Details Emerge About Deadly Milwaukee Fire

New Director Hits High Note

New Director Hits High Note

News | March 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is naming Kara Metzger the new director of athletic bands at the university.  Metzger is…
Voter ID Question Heads to WI Voters

Voter ID Question Heads to WI Voters

News | March 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin residents are set to make a decision on the state’s proposed voter ID amendment next week.  If passed, the…
Native Landscaping Encouraged

Native Landscaping Encouraged

News | March 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging state residents to consider native plants when refreshing landscaping this spring. Wildlife…
New Beer Festival on Tap

New Beer Festival on Tap

News | March 25, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A new beer festival is coming to the Wisconsin Dells. Signature Springtime Sips is being held April 26th at Elm…
Younger Generations Go Mocktails, Not Cocktails

Younger Generations Go Mocktails, Not Cocktails

News | March 24, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Despite reports that younger generations are drinking less, an estimated one in six adults are still binge drinkers. That’s according…
Don’t Stress It!

Don’t Stress It!

News | March 24, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin is one of the least stressed states in the US.  A new report by WalletHub compares all 50 states…
Chicago Driver Gets 8th OWI in WI

Chicago Driver Gets 8th OWI in WI

News | March 24, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
A suspect from Chicago is accused of their eighth OWI in Wisconsin.  State Patrol pulled over the driver yesterday for…
UW-Stout Blue Devil women’s basketball makes history in Cinderella run to the Final Four

UW-Stout Blue Devil women’s basketball makes history in Cinderella run to the Final Four

News | March 24, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
ABOVE PHOTO: UW-Stout Blue Devil women’s basketball celebrates their win in the NCAA Elite Eight as they advance to the…
Baldwin Presses USDA to Reverse $1 Billion in Canceled Local Food Purchases for Farmers, Schools & Food Banks

Baldwin Presses USDA to Reverse $1 Billion in Canceled Local Food Purchases for Farmers, Schools & Food Banks

News | March 24, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
“We have grave concerns that the cancellation…poses extreme harm to producers and communities in every state across the country. At…
Looking Local: Blugolds to present projects at Research in the Rotunda

Looking Local: Blugolds to present projects at Research in the Rotunda

News | March 24, 2025 | by Morgan McCarthy
Eleven Blugold undergraduate researchers and their faculty mentors will share their research and creative projects ranging from ageism in healthcare…
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