Wisconsin is reviewing registration of pesticides that some Wisconsin farm groups say would help manage pests and disease, but some scientists and environmentalists argue they contain PFAS.

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A group of aggressive male turkeys in Eau Claire has generated police calls, caused one local resident to avoid a major walking trail and sent a man to the hospital with a 1-inch cut to the arm.

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A bill in the Wisconsin Legislature aims to incentivize the development of new nuclear power plants through state tax credits and would make nuclear power a high-priority energy source.

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“Our mission is to educate, collect, and preserve Marathon County history," said Blake Opal-Wahoske, executive director of the Marathon County Historical Society. "This is a way to deepen that sense of belonging and community."

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Tom and Kristi Manus of Eau Claire talk about some road trip stops they curate in their latest book, “Historic Wisconsin Roadsides: Towns Off the Beaten Path in the Badger State."

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A new law in Wisconsin aims to fight the crime of “sextortion” — a manipulative act that's on the rise, particularly among young people.

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The Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance works to reduce the impact of human-caused shrinkage of its beloved lake.

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A new agreement will allow the city of Two Rivers to continue receiving nuclear energy from the nearby Point Beach Nuclear Plant.

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After a year of budget cuts, UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said existing funds and growing private and philanthropic support will fund the new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence.

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A heartwarming Swedish novel and a book about a frozen vegetable family business make the list of Goldin's top picks for the year.

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A new state grant program will hand out $10 million for violence prevention work across Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin’s state crime labs received fewer total cases in 2024 than in 2023, but took longer on average to turn around DNA casework and toxicology, according to a new report from the state Department of Justice. 

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Over the past year, President Trump's administration has radically changed the immigration landscape in the United States. Meanwhile, Wisconsin's immigration attorneys are feeling strained as they try to keep up.

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A police officer in Superior was shot early Sunday near Superior Middle School.

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Some of America’s best railway adventures, from the Rocky Mountaineer to the Skyrail, these stories offer a glimpse into our nation’s railroad history and explore how railroads defined the spirit […]

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Wisconsin health leaders worry changes to a federal recommendation to vaccinate newborns against hepatitis B will create unnecessary confusion for families and providers.

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Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a host of Republican bills Friday, including legislation barring undocumented immigrants from getting federal health care funding.

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Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock celebrate Air Supply’s 50th anniversary with a concert packed with romantic hits including “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love” and “Every Woman in the […]

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Some tree farms in the central U.S. are selling more potted Christmas trees as people seek out an eco-friendly option or look to get more than one use out of their evergreens.

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For Wisconsin residents who love winter, the arrival of cold and snow has been an early Christmas gift. But if you are heading out to one of Wisconsin's more than 15,000 lakes to ice fish, snowmobile or skate, experts have some advice to stay safe.

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