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Tribe and environmental groups urge Wisconsin officials to rule against relocating pipeline
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tribal leader and conservationists urged state officials Thursday to reject plans to relocate part of an aging northern Wisconsin pipeline, warning that the threat of a catastrophic spill would still exist along the new route. About 12 miles (19 kilometers) of the Enbridge Line...
Meat Goat Cohort Will Provide Learning Opportunities for Iowa and Wisconsin Producers
AMES, Iowa – Meat goat producers in Iowa and Wisconsin can improve their knowledge of the industry by attending Meat Goat Cohort 25, which will launch in October. This multi-session program is intended to increase producer knowledge of how to analyze production systems and implement strategies that improve efficiency and productivity, while providing a supportive environment for networking and collaboration.
Report: Wisconsin land values up $75B over last year
(The Center Square) – Land continues to get more valuable in Wisconsin. The state’s Department of Revenue released its latest Equalized Values Report, showing the total value of all the land in the state $907 billion, an increase of $75 billion from last year. “The value is needed for each taxation district, which includes every town, village and city plus those portions that are located in an adjacent county,’ the...
Wisconsin delegate Alex Lasry talks 2024 DNC
We are three days out from the 2024 DNC and democratic delegates from across the country will gather in Chicago, including delegates from Wisconsin. Wisconsin delegate Alex Lasry joins FOX6 WakeUp with more details.
JD Vance says 'every state is a border state' while addressing cartel impact in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (TND) — The GOP Vice President nominee spoke to a police union inWisconsin on Friday. Donald Trump's running mate centered his speech on crime at the Milwaukee Police Association's headquarters. He addressed the need for supportive law enforcement policies during his speech and highlighted significant issues with the...
Corps of Engineers extends comment period on its draft Wisconsin Line 5 combined decision document
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is extending the public comment period on its draft Line 5 combined decision document to Aug. 30. The Corps in a news release announced it is extending the comment period to ensure the public has sufficient time to review updated information on the Corps’ website and provide comments regarding the Corps’ federal action. This comes after the Corps held a public...
Badger state represented at national Best Warrior Competition
The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Spc. Tevin Kenton, a member of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, was among 14 Soldiers representing the best of the National Guard at the national Best Warrior Competition Aug. 4-8 at Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont. The Best Warrior Competition...
3 winning lottery tickets have been sold near Rockford recently and are unclaimed
Last September, someone bought a winning Powerball ticket in Loves Park. Almost one year later, the winner still hasn't claimed their $100,000 prize. The ticket was purchased at the Road Ranger convenience store at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard for the Sep. 9, 2023, drawing. ...
Monkey business: Wisconsin primate sanctuary running out of space
About six years ago, three rhesus macaque monkeys retired from research facilities to a 17-acre plot of grassy meadows and woods in central Wisconsin. These three monkeys, including 35-pound Mars, had likely lived their entire lives indoors before coming to the facility in Westfield called Primates Incorporated. “He (Mars) was...
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