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  • WI tribal colleges face funding gap

    Plus: How are gas prices impacting Wisconsinites? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. I hope everyone’s enjoying their week so far. We’re still keeping an eye on those gas prices. As of yesterday, the state average for regular gas was at $4.43, according to AAA. This is up 34 cents from…


  • It’s officially Oktoberfest season in WI

    Plus: What’s the coolest thing made in WI? Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Thanks for starting your week with me. On Friday, we talked about how gas prices have once again been on the rise in Wisconsin. I asked about what you’ve noticed at the pump, and here’s what…


  • Craving BBQ in WI? Start here

    Plus: What’s new on the menu at Lambeau Field? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! We’re back to talking about gas prices in Wisconsin. As of Sept. 17, the state average was at $4.34 per gallon, according to AAA. This is a 33 cent increase from a week prior. The average…


  • Corruption becomes a campaign issue in WI

    Plus: WI communities are ending Flock contracts Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. I hope everyone’s having a great week so far. As many of you know, Flock cameras have been a large topic of conversation, especially in Wisconsin. In August, a former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy faced two felony…


  • Answering your questions about voting in WI

    Plus: We’re less than 50 days from Election Day Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Yesterday was National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered to vote? I remember registering to vote for the first time. I was 18, living in my dorm room in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic,…


  • What NFL changes mean for the Packers

    Plus: It’s National Voter Registration Day! Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. I hope everyone is having a great start to their week. Today is National Voter Registration Day! With Election Day just around the corner, there’s no time like the present to make sure you’re registered and ready to vote. Whether…


  • Your guide to WI events starts here

    Plus: The Army veteran running for AD-61 Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with me. Last week, I asked to hear about your music recommendations. Here’s what you all shared: “Check out Demons in your Choir! Outstanding.” — Bosco D. “Willin’ by Little Feat.”…


  • Your guide to WI’s must-try breakfast spots

    Plus: Where WI ranks among the most beer-obsessed states Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Today, we pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost and thousands injured on Sept. 11, 2001. Twelve of the individuals who lost their lives had direct ties to Wisconsin. This was a tragedy that impacted and…


  • Snow in September? It’s happened before

    Plus: Don’t miss these events this weekend in WI Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. With Labor Day past us and cooler weather coming in, fall is finally upon us. And with the changing of the seasons comes another roundup of the music I’m listening to: 🎶 Talk It Over, by…


  • This candidate brings a unique resume

    Plus: Share your stories with me! Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. As you all know by now, our Voter Hub is live! This is your one-stop shop for everything voter related. We’ve got roundups of the races impacting your district, first-time voter guides, and you can even register to…