State News
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The Winnebago County Medical Examiner’s Office adds a therapy dog to the payroll
K9 Brie joins the Winnebago County Medical Examiner’s Office as a therapy dog. She’ll help comfort grieving families, first responders, and law enforcement officials.
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These 11 restaurants in Wisconsin really committed to their themes
At these Wisconsin restaurants, the food and decor really come together to highlight something important: the theme.
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Citizen-driven ballot initiatives can’t happen in Wisconsin, but some people are trying to change that
About half the states have some process that allows citizens to collect enough signatures to force statewide referendums — something only the Legislature can do in Wisconsin right now.
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WFHR Radio celebrates 85 years of local broadcasting and community service to Wisconsin Rapids
It started with local results from the 1940 presidential election and continues to this day with community information and conversation.
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Migrant workers’ rights are at the heart of this strike at a Wisconsin cheesemaking plant
The Dairy Farmers of America recently acquired W&W Dairy in Monroe and is set to implement immigration changes. Here’s what you need to know.
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10 extreme Wisconsin weather events caught on camera
Blizzards, tornadoes, and floods are no strangers to us. Check out this footage of some extreme weather events Wisconsin has experienced over the years.
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Get ready to spot hundreds of hummingbirds flying over Wisconsin
Hummingbirds are beginning their seasonal migration out of Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know about these tiny travelers.
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Sarah Godlewski becomes first 2026 candidate for lieutenant governor
The current secretary of state and former state treasurer won’t join what could become a crowded field of candidates seeking to succeed retiring Gov. Tony Evers.
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Gov. Evers vetoes gig worker bill to pave the way for a better deal
Delivery drivers faced a potential loss of protections from a bill DoorDash spent more than $1 million lobbying to pass.
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From tubs to tugs: Surprising stories behind 6 Wisconsin shipwrecks
A maritime archeologist shares the stories of six surprising shipwrecks in Wisconsin’s Great Lakes, from historic vessels to unusual cargo.
