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Wisconsin student mental health struggles persist, according to DPI report
Wisconsin students are continuing to struggle with unprecedented mental health challenges with LGBTQ+ kids and girls facing disproportionate challenges, according to the Department of Public Instruction’s 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Summary Report. The survey, which took place in the spring of 2023, included responses from 1,882 students in 42 public, charter and alternative high […]
Aliisa Helminen, who first got her hands on a golf trophy at 4 months old, does it again in winning Wisconsin Junior Girls Championship
Adding her name to a golf trophy the size and importance of the one she did Wednesday at Hartford Golf Club might be relatively new territory for Aliisa Helminen. But evidence emerged after her victory at the Wisconsin State Junior Girls Championship of the time the Menasha golfer added herself to one.
Despite being reinstated, many Coulee Region municipalities will not use ballot drop boxes
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- After a two-year ban, absentee ballot drop boxes are legal again in Wisconsin. However, not every voter in the Coulee Region will have access to them for the Aug. 13 primary election.
Wisconsin tribes awarded $20 million in federal funding for affordable housing projects
Wisconsin tribes will receive $20 million in federal funding to build new affordable housing in their communities. A shortage of affordable housing has put a strain on tribal residents and governments — contributing to homelessness and overcrowding, and forcing residents to look outside their communities for a place to live. On Monday, four of...
Pledge to Be Plastic-Free: E.C. Businesses Take Steps to Limit Waste
Wisconsin’s plastic-free movement: what is it? In a decisive step towards a greener future, Eau Claire embraced a bold initiative earlier this year with the Plastic-Free Eau Claire pledge. Since the unveiling of the pledge this April – authored by the Joining Our Neighbors Advancing Hope (JONAH) Environmental Task...
Goats fight against invasive species in Whiting
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - A new environmental regeneration project began Wednesday in the village of Whiting. After months of planning, 53 goats arrived at the Whiting Water Treatment Plant to begin chowing away on invasive species. Over several months, the animals will clear invasive species from Whiting vegetation to allow native plants to grow.
Blueberry Picking Continues at Blueberry Haven near Clintonville
TOWN OF DEER CREEK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A popular blueberry patch in Outagamie County has many coming out to get their pick of fresh fruit. Coming off a relatively mild winter, Blueberry Haven Owner Richelle Aiello says she was hopeful for a quality season this year. “You could tell...
Former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre Is On The Verge Of Walking Away From Scandal Scot-Free
The Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings have seen their former quarterback, Brett Favre, go through a tumultuous time over the last few years. In January 2019, Brett Favre held a sales presentation at his Mississippi home in order to promote Prevacus. A drug company founded by Jake VanLandingham that had illegally received more than $2 million in welfare funds by the end of that year.
'It was amazing to see her smile.' Jason Prigge shares update after visiting wife Tina in hospital.
MANITOWOC – Jason Prigge shared an update on his wife's condition after he was able to visit her in the hospital for the first time in weeks after a motorcycle crash injured them both. "It was amazing to see her smile and her spirit in full bloom," he wrote. "She emits a...
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.