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Hey middle schoolers, want to team up with the Packers to help your community? Now you can
| October 22, 2025
Middle school students have until Oct. 24 to enter the Character Playbook Community Impact Project. Here’s what you need to know about the Packers program.The World’s Tallest Glass Tree Festival returns to Wisconsin in 2025. Here’s what you should know about it
| October 22, 2025
Here's what to know about the World's Tallest Glass Tree Festival returning to Wisconsin in 2025.A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
| October 22, 2025
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get worse.WATCH: In case anyone’s wondering, Susan’s fine
| October 22, 2025
In case anyone’s wondering, Susan’s fine… her trust issues, however, are not.WATCH: What ‘love of country” looks like at a rally in Eau Claire
| October 22, 2025
We asked some of the hundreds of protesters out in Eau Claire on Saturday for the No Kings rally.WATCH: ‘I’m Josha.’ Why Medicaid is a lifeline for this WI family
| October 21, 2025
In the wake of President Trump cutting nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid over the next 10 years, Rachel Crites worries for her family and others with disabilities. She says Medicaid is a lifeline—her son is autistic.WATCH: GOP bill to allow Monday absentee ballot processing has big strings attached
| October 21, 2025
For the moment, it looks like Wisconsin Republicans will keep blocking efforts to process absentee ballots the day before Election Day, a process that would speed up counting and reduce the incidence of late-night election results.WATCH: The truth behind the shutdown and what it means for your health care costs
| October 21, 2025
Millions of Americans will see their insurance premiums double, or even triple, by 2026 if Republicans don't agree to extend the Affordable Health Care Act tax credits.Wisconsin public school enrollment declines continue as vouchers grow, new data show
| October 21, 2025
Wisconsin public school enrollment is on the decline, data shows.Bucks games at Fiserv Forum will have lots of new food, drink choices. Here’s a sneak peek at them
| October 20, 2025
There are new food and drink options at Fiserv Forum. Here's a sneak peek at them.China is boycotting American soybeans. Wisconsin farmers will pay the price for it, trade group says
| October 20, 2025
China is boycotting American soybeans. Wisconsin farmers will pay the price for it, trade group says
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Hey middle schoolers, want to team up with the Packers to help your community? Now you can
| October 22, 2025
Middle school students have until Oct. 24 to enter the Character Playbook Community Impact Project. Here’s what you need to know about the Packers program.Soy sauce submerges yacht for spot in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 2025 finals
| October 16, 2025
Soy sauce submerges yacht for spot in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 2025 finals.Milwaukee foundation empowers ‘Dreamers’ on their path to college
| October 15, 2025
In Milwaukee, this foundation invests in the futures of children and students from kindergarten and beyond.St. Croix Chippewa Tribe Welcomes Sturgeon to Their Waters
| October 15, 2025
The St. Croix Chippewa tribe has stocked sturgeon on their reservation for the first time. Here’s everything you need to know.Madison’s 24th Annual Fall Celebration Book Festival begins October 23
| October 14, 2025
The 24th annual Wisconsin Book Festival is scheduled for October 23-26. Here are all the details.Why Baraboo is hands-down the most haunted city in Wisconsin
| October 14, 2025
With its spooky inns, famous ghosts, and eerie natural wonders, Baraboo is hands-down the most haunted city in Wisconsin.A timeline of the storied history behind Wisconsin’s former Badger Army Ammunition Plant
| October 10, 2025
A timeline of the storied history behind Wisconsin's former Badger Army Ammunition PlantPort Washington is set to break ground on an AI data center project, but residents are trying to fight back
| October 9, 2025
Port Washington residents voiced their concerns this week over the impending construction of an AI data center. Here's what you need to know.Food pantry demand up sharply. Here are the factors that contribute to the increased need.
| October 9, 2025
Wisconsin food pantry demand is up. Here's why.Are you recycling correctly? This new tool from Eau Claire County lets you know
| October 8, 2025
New tool helps Wisconsinites determine what is recyclable and what is not.Do you know a farm MacGyver? Or a Dairyland Darling? Wisconsin farmers redefine stereotypes
| October 8, 2025
These Wisconsin farmers redefine stereotypes.What happened to Ed Gein’s house and more Wisconsin sites from Netflix’s ‘Monster’ series?
| October 7, 2025
What happened to Ed Gein's house from Netflix's "Monster" series?