Environment
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What Wisconsin counties get the most tornado warnings? See the data
As Wisconsin residents deal with weather warnings and tornado sirens to start the week, some will have more experience with the routine than others. From 2005 to 2025, the National Weather Service in Wisconsin issued 1,698 tornado warnings across the state, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Dane County leads the way with 80 tornado warnings issued in the 20 years…
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12 dog-friendly spots in Door County, from breweries to a beachfront inn
Hotels, restaurants, parks, and beaches welcome dog-friendly travelers to Door County.
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What effect did blizzard Iona have on Wisconsin wildlife?
The mid-March blizzard that tore through Wisconsin was not only big enough to get a name – Iona – and break numerous snowfall records. It also added stress to the state’s wildlife at a critical time of year. Non-migratory species such as white-tailed deer and wild turkey are typically low on nutritional reserves in late…
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10 animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)
Oh my! Lions, tigers, bears, and even more animals are rescued and can be seen at animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin.
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What are the final snow totals from Wisconsin’s March winter storm?
The snow has finally stopped falling, and tallies show the massive March winter storm brought more than 30 inches of snow to parts of Wisconsin. In central Wisconsin, which was hit hardest, the storm began the evening of Saturday, March 14 and did not relent until the morning of Monday, March 16, according to the…
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Milky Way season is here. What are the best spots to see it in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin stargazers have a great chance to catch a glimpse as the Milky Way makes its annual debut in skies across the country.
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Will Wisconsin have a warm spring in 2026? What 4 different forecasts predict
Meteorological spring kicks off in a week, here’s what is forecasted for the season.
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Question of the Week: New nuclear power in Wisconsin?
What are your feelings about new nuclear power generation being planned for Wisconsin? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for February 1, 2026 Click one of the options below about a proposal to add nuclear power generation in eastern Wisconsin.
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Can severe cold cause exploding trees? Kind of. They’re frost cracks
As Wisconsin and much of the upper Midwest prepares for rapidly dropping subzero temperatures, some viral social media posts warn people to watch out for “exploding trees.” The phenomenon, while bizarre-sounding, is real – kind of. Bill McNee, a forest health specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said it’s not uncommon for a…
