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Medicaid Director Hanna talks long-term care, housing
The Department of Health Services wants to expand a Medicaid program that manages both members’ healthcare and long-term care needs statewide, Medicaid Director Bill Hanna said during a Wisconsin Health News event this week in Madison. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in...
Wisconsin Braces for Severe Thunderstorms and Hazardous Lake Conditions Friday Until 7PM
Green Bay, WI – Severe weather is expected to impact Wisconsin this afternoon, with scattered strong thunderstorms predicted across central, northeast, and east-central parts of the state. The most significant risk period is from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., when storms could bring damaging winds, lightning, small hail, and torrential rainfall, leading to localized flooding.
The political tide turns in Wisconsin
The big news out of Wisconsin’s primary Tuesday was the defeat of two ballot measures crafted by Republican legislators that would have hamstrung the governor’s ability to hand out federal emergency aid. Farmers, small business owners and child care providers who were rescued from bankruptcy by millions of dollars in federal relief funds distributed by […]
Phillips resident crowned Miss Czech-Slovak US in national cultural pageant
Miss Czech-Slovak US is a national cultural pageant to celebrate young women of Czech, Moravian, Silesian and/or Slovak descent. Phillips, Wisconsin has deep connections to the Czech Republic. Each year, they hold an annual Czech-Slovak Festival to celebrate their heritage, and in Sokol Park, the Lidice Memorial Monument commemorates the...
After George Floyd’s killing, policing defined Tim Walz’s tenure
Public safety has proven to be the most difficult governing and political challenge of Gov. Tim Walz’s tenure. The pandemic fueled a spike in violent crime, while Minnesotans marched against police brutality after the murder of George Floyd. While most protested peacefully, others looted stores and set buildings on fire, including the Minneapolis Police Department’s […]
Cucumber salmonella outbreak spreads to Wisconsin. What to know
Public health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak from cucumbers that has rendered more than 400 people ill, including several in Wisconsin. As of July 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had traced the salmonella outbreak to 31 states and the District of Columbia. Between March and July, 449 people became...
Wisconsin State Patrol launches "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign
MADISON, Wis. -- As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Wisconsin State Patrol announced Friday troopers and inspectors will focus on preventing impaired driving as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, starting Aug. 16.
Wisconsin state park use still strong and growing. But there are warning signs about outdoors funding.
More people went to Wisconsin state parks during the COVID-19 pandemic — and the trend is sticking around. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum showed that sales of state park annual admission stickers in 2023 remained high — almost a 50% increase over 2019. ...
Your guide to the 2024 Central Wisconsin State Fair at the Marshfield Fairgrounds
MARSHFIELD − The Central Wisconsin State Fair returns to the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 513 E. 17th St., Aug. 20-25 with fun and activities for all ages. This year's activities include live music, a demolition derby, bull riding, animal judging, a carnival, classic fair food favorites, a variety of vendors and much more. Here's your 2024...
Celebrate 4-H youth at the fair
PHILLIPS — The Price County Fair and 4-H are synonymous in terms of purpose and in providing a way to celebrate the accomplishments of youth from kindergarten through high school with the community in a very fun and engaging atmosphere. Summer is a busy time for our Price County 4-H families, said Julie Diepenbrock, 4-H program educator for Price and Taylor counties. The Price County Fair runs from Aug. 21-25 and is a great opportunity for others to see the 4-H member projects and see...
Four Arrested In Hibbing Drug Bust
HIBBING, MN (KDAL) – The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force executed two search warrants last weekend in Hibbing and have taken four people into custody on various drug charges. Those arrested were allegedly involved in trafficking drugs from Chicago to the Iron Range over the last several months.
Minnesota weather outlook suggests warmer-than-average autumn
MINNEAPOLIS — If Friday's cloudy and cooler weather has you excited for autumn, you're not alone. The start of meteorological fall, Sept. 1, is just about two weeks away and the Climate Prediction Center just released their outlook for the season.Typically over September, October and November, the Twin Cities has an average temperature of about 49 degrees. If you remember last fall, conditions were well above average, with an average temperature of about 53 degrees. Fall of 2023 was also wetter than average around the metro, with more than 10 inches of rainfall, compared to the average of 7.21 inches.Like it or...
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