Is your ID ‘real’? Everything to know about Real IDs before they’re required for travel
The deadline is May 7, 2025. Are you ready?
Apr
2025
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LOCAL NEWS
Mar
2025
7
Daylight saving time: Wisconsin’s reminder for emergency preparedness
As daylight saving begins, Wisconsin emphasizes emergency preparedness, urging residents to update plans and kits for severe weather and unexpected events.
Feb
2025
6
Free lead testing in Milwaukee: What you need to know
Lead poisoning in Milwaukee is back in focus after a case at Golda Meir Lower School. Officials stress the importance of testing for children.
Feb
2025
6
You may qualify to file your taxes for free in Wisconsin—here’s how
An estimated 830,000 Wisconsin residents will be eligible to use the IRS Direct File program to file their taxes this year.
Feb
2025
5
Struggling with your mental health after surviving a disaster? Here’s how to look after yourself
There's the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. Here's what you can do in the aftermath.
Jan
2025
16
Wisconsin certified direct care professionals can now get free training & bonuses
Find out how you could benefit from Wisconsin DHS’s free training for certified direct care professionals, available in three languages.
Jan
2025
13
How Wisconsin used the $21M from opioid settlements in 2024
Learn how the Wisconsin DHS allocated $21M from opioid settlements in 2024.
Jan
2025
10
Weird, wild, & wonderful Wisconsin news stories from 2024
Wondering what weird, wild, and wonderful Wisconsin news made headlines in 2024? Read on to see the news stories that caught our attention last year.
Jan
2025
10
Wisconsin DHS urges vaccination amid rising respiratory illnesses
DHS urges Wisconsinites to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19, and RSV as cases rise, emphasizing protection for vulnerable groups, including infants and seniors.
Jan
2025
7
3 Milwaukee buildings that never came to be
Over the past decade, Milwaukee has added more than 10,000 new buildings–most, in the form of high-rise apartments. But not every proposal becomes reality.
