Eastern Wisconsin
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Wisconsin unveils blackout, retro yellow license plates
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 there. Then, last summer, a section in the bipartisan…
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Oh buoy! Runaway research buoy gets data on Great Lakes winter waves
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.
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The 2025-’26 Great Lakes ice forecast is out. What’s in store?
It looks like the Great Lakes region might get another relatively normal ice year − a relief given recent trends.
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Wisconsin wellness tips: Staying safe this winter
How to stay safe and warm this winter in Wisconsin.
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8 ordinary Wisconsinites who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
These eight Wisconsinites went above and beyond to spread kindness in their communities this year.
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Facing Medicaid cuts, Wisconsin families stockpile medical supplies
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.
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Where to give back in Wisconsin this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday’s global movement encourages people to give back. Here’s how in Wisconsin.
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Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, is expanding into Wisconsin
After nearly 200 years in business, Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, will sell its beer in Wisconsin for the first time.
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Shop small at these 9 holiday markets & craft fairs across Wisconsin
Get creative with your holiday shopping and find one-of-a-kind gifts this season with these 9 holiday markets & craft fairs across Wisconsin.
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For Better Project highlights small businesses committed to safety and connection
The For Better Project has launched a new tool to highlight businesses committed to improving safety in their communities.
