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Navigating Safety in Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Cities: Milwaukee, Madison, Beloit, and Brown Deer
Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Cities Revealed Recent crime data has brought to light concerning statistics regarding crime in urban areas of Wisconsin. Cities such as Milwaukee and Madison have notably high rates of both violent and property crimes. Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city, is particularly troubled with a violent crime rate of 1,596 incidents per 100,000 residents […]
Look To The Sky Because Air Shows Coming To IL & WI This Summer
If you're looking for some family entertainment this summer, I highly suggest checking out an airshow in Illinois or Wisconsin. One of my favorite things to do in the summer as a kid was going to air shows. Growing up, it seemed like they were happening all the time. It was one of those things I remember my whole family enjoyed so we went whenever possible.
Dane County legislative candidates Q&A: Assembly District 48
Things are getting crowded in Wisconsin Assembly District 48. The five-way Democratic primary race to represent the district is the largest of any primary battle in the state, as candidates make their case to represent the East Towne Mall area in Madison, as well as Sun Prairie and parts of Dodge County.
First Alert Weather: Dry end to the weekend, possible storms by Tuesday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -It is the last weekend of June in North Central Wisconsin, and it has been a while since we had a dry weekend. Although it will wasn’t completely rain-free during the early morning, much of the day did feature some sunshine. A clear sky and late spring-like for Sunday into Monday. The next weather maker affects the area late Monday night into Tuesday, with showers and storms. There is a chance that some storms either Monday night or Tuesday could be strong. The weather leading up to the 4th of July holiday is expected to stay dry and be a bit warmer, however, showers and a chance of storms could move back in by Thursday night and last into Friday.
Patty Loew, Ojibwe journalist, inducted into Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Patty Loew, 72, recently inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, has left an indelible mark in the field of journalism. But she had no idea this was her calling until well into her college career. She did, after all, change her major seven times at UW-La Crosse. “Then...
6 new affordable housing developments eligible for loan programs
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) are handing out the next round of money for the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and Infrastructure Access loan programs. “Expanding access to affordable housing is a critical part of our efforts to address our state’s generational workforce challenges...
Printed Sensors in Soil Could Help Farmers Improve Crop Yields
University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have developed low-cost sensors that allow for real-time, continuous monitoring of nitrate in soil types that are common in Wisconsin. These printed electrochemical sensors could enable farmers to make better informed nutrient management decisions and reap economic benefits. While nitrate is an essential nutrient for growing...
Wisconsin DNR Says Don’t Steal Cicadas & Here’s Why (It’s Gross)
Those pesky cicadas are starting to die off, but they're still kicking around enough for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to warn. The warning is that stealing insects, even cicadas, is not okay from their forests. It's important to note that poaching or harvesting cicadas from state lands is...
Door County custom home builder wins state award for home in $500,000 to $750,000 category
STURGEON BAY - For a second straight year, local construction and design company PortSide Builders, Inc. won a statewide award for a home it custom designed and built in Door County. PortSide received the Badger Craftsman Award from the Wisconsin Builders Association in the category of Best New Home, $500,000...
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