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New legal challenge to Wisconsin’s personalized license plate restrictions
(The Center Square) – There is now a First Amendment challenge to Wisconsin’s personalized license plate restrictions. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty wants a judge to strike down the state law that allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to ban license plates that are deemed “objectionable.” “Every citizen has the First Amendment right to express themselves, and that includes the message they convey with their personalized license plates,”...
Wisconsin Lottery $100K All or Nothing winning ticket sold in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A $100,000 winning ticket for the Wisconsin Lottery's All or Nothing game was sold at Kwik Trip on Hickory St. in Fond du Lac for the Wednesday, Aug. 14 midday draw. The ticket matched 11 of 11 numbers, marking the fourth time the...
70-foot-long soil pit dug by Wisconsin scientists teaches lessons of conservation
In Chippewa County, the annual Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is wrapping up, and a 70 foot-long soil pit is creating an immersive experience in conservation. “You get the earthworm’s view of the different soil layers,” said Tim Miland on WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.”. Miland is one of...
Hunter ed classes available through DNR
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages the public to prepare for Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons by taking a hunter education course. Whether you’re looking to learn more about firearm safety or want to give hunting a try, the DNR has classes available to help you get started.
“What we see today is dire”: Wisconsin facing critical shortage of blood donations
MILWAUKEE – While summer has historically been a difficult time for blood donation centers concerning donations, a Wisconsin blood services non-profit is sounding the alarm about what it’s calling a dangerously low blood supply. Milwaukee-based Versiti says in June alone, the organization saw more than 3,500 appointments missed,...
Southeast Wisconsin strong storms possible Aug. 15-16
MILWAUKEE - A more active weather pattern will set up across southeast Wisconsin over the next several days. This will bring muggy weather with chances of rain and strong storms from Thursday into the weekend. The Storm Prediction Center has issued our area under a marginal risk level 1 out...
Lac Vieux Desert Tribe works to restore wild rice and walleye on Lake Lac Vieux Desert
Rain and mist obscure the opposite lakeshore on Lake Lac Vieux Desert. The lake along the Michigan/Wisconsin border is the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. While it was fairly quiet on this rainy day, the lake is popular for boating and fishing. It’s also culturally significant, especially for the Lac...
Teacher says contract wasn't renewed because he wouldn't use trans students' preferred names
A high school English teacher is suing a Wisconsin school district, alleging it did not renew his contract last year because he refused to use the preferred names of two transgender students. Jordan Cernek's federal lawsuit alleges the Argyle School District violated his constitutional and civil rights to be free...
Here are the results of contested races in the Stevens Point area in Tuesday's partisan primary election
Stevens Point area voters went to the polls Tuesday to vote on two state constitutional amendments and for candidates to represent parties in the Nov. 5 general election. The offices up for election include U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Wisconsin State Senate, Wisconsin State Assembly and Portage County elected officials: district attorney, clerk, treasurer and register of deeds. ...
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