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Dane Co. Judge issues temporary order allowing email absentee voting for disabled voters
Dane County Judge Everett Mitchell issued a temporary injunction Tuesday that will allow voters with “print disabilities” to cast absentee ballots by email. Mitchell’s order came in a lawsuit brought by Disability Rights Wisconsin, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and four voters with disabilities. The lawsuit alleges that the current absentee voting system discriminates against voters with disabilities such as blindness because they can’t cast their ballots without assistance under the current rules, violating the right to cast a secret ballot.
DNR: 2024 elk hunt application winners announced
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that eight Wisconsin residents won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt elk during the 2024 elk season, which opens Saturday, Oct. 12. Four winners will be able to hunt in the Black River Elk Zone for the first time since elk were reintroduced to the state. The application period was open from April 10 to May 31, 2024, and the DNR randomly...
DNR: Help stop spread of aquatic invasive species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in our waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz. The effort is a collaboration of all Great Lakes states and provinces to educate boaters that simple clean-up steps and draining water from the boat and live wells can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). We can all make a difference whether we are enjoying the water with a fishing or recreational...
Hooters to close 'underperforming' restaurants. What does that mean for Wisconsin's one remaining?
Hooters, the restaurant chain known for leaning heavily into its servers’ sex appeal to attract customers, is closing restaurants in the United States. That’s according to a statement sent to USA TODAY on Monday that said a “select number” of restaurants will close. ...
How atmospheric "capping" keeps intense storms away
Overnight Monday, many of us were anxiously watching and waiting for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms. Our computer models were all agreeing on a large complex of storms developing north of the Twin Cities and sliding southeast, mainly affecting portions of western Wisconsin, but also clipping parts of southeastern Minnesota, including Rochester. And while severe thunderstorms did develop, they were located much further east than was forecast. Why is that?
Here's what to know about the tornadoes in Wisconsin on Saturday
The Wisconsin tornado count from last weekend is now at eight, following National Weather Service surveys that completed on Monday afternoon. The eight tornadoes came on Saturday as part of a severe weather system that dumped rain across the state and left over 10,000 without power for a time. The severe weather also closed roads due to downed powerlines and dumped more than 5 inches of rain in some areas.
Thousands of customers without power in Green Bay, Appleton areas after early morning storms.
Strong storms caused thousands to lose power early Tuesday in northeastern Wisconsin. A storm system moved through northeastern Wisconsin around 1a.m. Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and high winds. No signs of flooding have been reported, but rivers are moving quickly due to the rain. There were 230 power outages affecting...
How to avoid mosquito bites, per the National Pest Management Association
MADISON, Wis. -- Summer has officially arrived, and with the heat and humidity sweeping Wisconsin, so have mosquitoes. Because the pests can leave an itchy bite and transmit mosquito-borne diseases, it is important to take precaution to avoid discomfort.
Two Southeast Wisconsin fires being blamed on lightning strikes
Fire crews in two Southeast Wisconsin communities are investigating after structure fires are being blamed on lightning strikes from strong and severe thunderstorms overnight and early this morning. In the Town of Jefferson, residents tell our news partners at TMJ4 they heard a “loud boom” shortly before 9:00pm Monday, after...
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