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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

FBI Joins Investigation into WI Murder

FBI Joins Investigation into WI Murder

News | January 17, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
The FBI has joined the investigation into the 2022 killing of a trans woman in Milwaukee. The FBI field office…
Medical Marijuana Debate Rolls On

Medical Marijuana Debate Rolls On

News | January 17, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Chances for medical marijuana are dimming in Wisconsin.  Assembly Speaker Robin Vos yesterday said he will not compromise on his…
Ag Building Fire Under Investigation

Ag Building Fire Under Investigation

News | January 17, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
No one is saying how long it will take to clean-up after the weekend fire at an agricultural building in…
Multiple Injuries in House Fire

Multiple Injuries in House Fire

News | January 16, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Four people were taken to a local hospital after an overnight house fire in Durand.  Sheriff’s dispatch audio reported the…
Chippewa Man Sentenced for Murder

Chippewa Man Sentenced for Murder

News | January 16, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Chippewa Falls man is sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend. Scott Vanigan pleaded no contest to…
Unpacking Grocery Bills Across the Union

Unpacking Grocery Bills Across the Union

News | January 16, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin is the U-S state with the cheapest weekly grocery bill. In new Census data analysis by Help-Advisor. com, Wisconsin,…
Grant Money to Promote Health Equity

Grant Money to Promote Health Equity

News | January 16, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin organizations can now apply for up to 85-thousand in grant money to go toward preventing sexual violence. The Wisconsin…
Lawmakers Unwrap Bills to Address Childhood Obesity

Lawmakers Unwrap Bills to Address Childhood Obesity

News | January 16, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity, led by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) as chair and Representative Robyn Vining…
Love is a Wild Ride, MKE Zoo Offers Messages

Love is a Wild Ride, MKE Zoo Offers Messages

News | January 16, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Looking for a gift to remember? Share a special “tail-ored” Valentine message with a wild touch for that special person…
Transit Capital Assistance Funds Announced for Wisconsin Communities

Transit Capital Assistance Funds Announced for Wisconsin Communities

News | January 16, 2024 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that applications are now being accepted for the Transit Capital Assistance…
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