Environment
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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…
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Scientists race to protect Lake Superior from invasive mussels
Last August, Lauren Isbell dove around Mott Island Dock at Isle Royale National Park, plucking invasive zebra mussels from the lakebed – sometimes with her fingers, other times with a credit-card sized piece of plastic attached to a lanyard on her wrist. As Isbell removed each mussel, she put it in a parmesan cheese container…
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Here are some ways you can help winter birds in Wisconsin
Spring bird migration may be awhile away, but there are a range of winter birds in Wisconsin that you can support over the next few months. Goldfinches, sparrows, woodpeckers and chickadees are a few of the species that stick around in Wisconsin through the cold weather. Between the birds’ higher energy needs and the limited…
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What will the weather be like in Wisconsin on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
What to know about Wisconsin weather on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
