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World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Committee studying how to control Wisconsin sandhill cranes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of legislators, farmers and waterfowl conservationists studying how to control Wisconsin’s sandhill crane population is set to hold its first meeting next month. The Joint Legislative Council’s 12-member Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is set to meet Aug. 1 at the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. The Joint Legislative Council is made up of the Legislature’s attorneys. The council puts together committees to study...
New Study Finds Wisconsin Public Schools Are Some Of The Best In The U.S.
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – According to a WalletHub survey released this week, Wisconsin’s public school systems rank fifth out of all 50 states. The study considered several dozen quality and safety-related indicators, including graduation rates, test scores, and student-to-teacher ratios. According to the study, Wisconsin ranked in the top five in several testing areas, including math scores, median SAT scores, and dropout rates.
Wisconsin's Apostle Islands could become America's newest national park
MADISON - The Apostle Islands could soon become Wisconsin's first national park, thanks to an effort by several federal lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced a bill Tuesday that would designate the area as a national park, upgrading it from its current designation as a national lakeshore. The first hearing on the...
Wages up 1%, home prices up 7% and 4 more takeaways as Green Bay, Appleton area June home sales
Existing home sales declined 10.5% in June across much of Wisconsin, but Green Bay, Appleton and Oshkosh areas all saw either smaller declines, or in one region's case, an increase. June is part of Wisconsin's peak home-buying season which makes the decline in sales, and a decline in new...
Legislative committee on future of UW draws skepticism, hope
The state Legislature has formed a study committee to discuss possible reforms and restructuring of the Universities of Wisconsin. The committee includes four state lawmakers, two Republicans and two Democrats, and 14 other members, including business leaders, professors, and current and former administrators, selected by the Legislature’s Republican leadership.
Jim 'The Shark' Dreyer to tackle 82.9-mile journey across Lake Michigan in August
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — After an attempt to swim across Lake Michigan was cut short in 2023, Jim 'The Shark' Dreyer announced Thursday that he wants to finish what he started next month. Dreyer, 61, plans to swim 82.9 miles from McKinley Beach in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to City Beach...
Keith Urban’s Outfit Under Fire From Popular Wisconsin Gas Station
Kwik Trip gas station has ignited a social media frenzy after calling out country music superstar Keith Urban for his questionable fashion choice at a recent show in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip vs. Buc-ee's. Let me just start by saying I have never been to a Buc-ee's gas station before, BUT...
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