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Wisconsin communities say no to ballot drop boxes
(The Center Square) – City councils in two Waukesha County municipalities, Brookfield and New Berlin, have voted to ban the use of ballot drop boxes in their cities for the upcoming general election, following a state Supreme Court ruling that reinstated municipalities' right to utilize the equipment. Brookfield justified its decision last week to ban drop boxes by arguing they are unnecessary. “Unlike 2020 and 2021, Covid is no longer...
Transgender students more likely than cisgender peers to seek support from school staff, study finds
Transgender students are more likely to seek support from school staff and less likely to seek support from their parents when compared to their cisgender peers, according to a study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and New York University. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found among...
Tree branch falls on powerlines in Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - More severe weather hit Western Wisconsin at around 7:00 a.m. Monday morning. Hail, rain, and strong winds took down branches across the area. A giant tree branch fell on to power line wires in Eau Claire. The tree is located on corner of Patton Street and MacArthur Avenue.
Authorities investigate a shooting Monday night in Aurora
Authorities in Aurora are investigating a report of a shooting that occurred Monday evening. According to the East Range Police Department, a call came in around 7 p.m. of a shooting at 13 E 3rd Avenue S in Aurora. The caller stated a 54-year-old woman was outside screaming to call 911. The report says a bang was heard.
Umpire CB Bucknor's horrific bases loaded call screwed Brewers in Sunday loss to A's
After a disappointing series loss at the hands of the Cardinals, the Brewers had an opportunity to get back in the win column over this past weekend, as they took two out of three from the A's. The two clubs met up for the final time before the A's leave Oakland for good, so the series had a bit of historical significance to it as well.
Portage Co. dairy store included in NFL Draft-themed corn mazes opening next month
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - In a blend of sports and agriculture, the 2025 Draft Local Organizing Committee has announced a collaborative effort with family farms across Wisconsin to celebrate the upcoming NFL Draft in Green Bay. This partnership aims to spotlight Wisconsin’s rich agricultural history while building anticipation for...
DNR sends back CAFO expansion application after accusations of false manure spreading agreements
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has sent back a factory farming operation’s application to expand a Pierce County farm after local residents raised concerns that properties listed in the application as sites where manure would be spread on fields had never agreed to that arrangement. The Appleton-based Breeze...
Xcel restoring power to 150,000 in the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin following storms
Via KSTP: Crews are currently assessing damage and working to restore power to about 150,000 customers in the Twin Cities metro and western Wisconsin. Overnight, crews restored power for 50,000 of the 87,000 affected customers, Xcel said, adding damage is widespread. Izzy Canizares at Bring Me the News reports St....
Wisconsin Vietnam veteran honored at DC ceremony for fallen heroes
When Bruce Wagner returned safely from Vietnam in June 1973, his family celebrated his safe return, not knowing that the danger he faced was still very much a reality. Years later, Wagner’s family mourned his death from a cancer that doctors confirmed was connected to his exposure to Agent Orange. Like hundreds of thousands of other service members who lost their lives after coming home, he was unaware the herbicide he sprayed while fighting in the jungle was a deadly poison. He died in 2010.
Now Hiring: Wisconsin construction company seeks new talent for high-profile projects
MADISON, Wis. — Representatives with a statewide construction contracting service said they are looking for new top talent. At the Kohl Center, Miron Construction crew members were hard at work on a renovation effort. “You come up through the ranks. That’s one of your visions. Your goal is to...
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