Conservation organizations are making a difference for Wisconsin’s land. Here’s how to help. One thing about Wisconsinites is we take pride in our land. Whether it's the winding rivers that span the state or a family-owned farm, the Wisconsin landscapes are what...
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It was a long road to bring blackout license plates to Wisconsin. First, a constituent who saw the black-and-white design explode in popularity in Iowa alerted a lawmaker. Two years in a row, he introduced a bill and got public hearings, but momentum seemed to stop...
Wisconsin educators are shedding light on the unique dilemma rural school districts face as they work to meet a large portion of the state’s student needs despite significant funding and resource uncertainty.
Earlier this month, members of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association (WCTPA) donated more than 700 Christmas trees for the annual Trees for Troops program.
Winter is a quiet time for Great Lakes research, at least out on the water. Research vessels remain secured to their docks; most monitoring equipment is ashore.
It looks like the Great Lakes region might get another relatively normal ice year − a relief given recent trends.
How to stay safe and warm this winter in Wisconsin.
These eight Wisconsinites went above and beyond to spread kindness in their communities this year.
In July, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, bringing cuts of around $1 trillion to federal Medicaid spending from 2025 through 2034. The cuts are predicted to result in a loss of the health insurance coverage affecting around 80 million lower-income Americans, including children and people with disabilities.
