Almost seven months have passed since a devastating tornado tore through the small community of Ringle, but the needs for recovery are still high.

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As farmers face financial uncertainty, the Trump administration has moved to end protections on gray wolves that sometimes prey on livestock. But experts question if it’s the right move for the species.

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Over 350 vehicles involved in a reckless driving offense have been impounded in Milwaukee in the year after city officials passed a new measure to crack down on the issue.

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For bargain shoppers, an estate sale presents a unique opportunity to look through what it took someone a lifetime to collect. But because these are the possessions of a recently deceased person, attendees are expected to show compassion and a certain decorum.

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Janesville joined dozens of communities across the country last week in passing ballot measures that could restrict future data center development.

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There have been several significant business developments in the greater Superior region recently.

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Democratic Gov.-elect David Crowley says he'd sign a bill creating new congressional voting districts if Democratic leaders in the state Legislature send one to his desk.

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The new Braille Trail at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee aims to be accessible to those with blindness or low vision by incorporating audio, braille and tactile features throughout.

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Far-northern Washburn County will spend thousands on top-level cybersecurity monitoring months after an attack took the county government's entire network down.

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A Cumberland man caught a record-setting lake sturgeon in northern Wisconsin this fall that measured 89.5 inches long or over 7 feet in length.

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State law says when a vacancy in the office of county executive occurs, the chairperson of the county board assumes the duties of the office initially.

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Recapping the 2026 Vote in Wisconsin for Governor, Lawmakers A historic 2026 election victory by Democrats sets up expectations for a sea change.

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Crowley Speaks to His Transition Plans as Governor-Elect David Crowley held a press conference on putting together a transition team for 2027.

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Wisconsin Democrats Flip Two US House Seats in 2026 Election Democratic candidates beat Republican incumbents in the 1st and 3rd districts.

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Ballot Counting in Milwaukee Was Orderly in 2026 Midterms The 2026 ballot operations at Milwaukee’s Central Count were conducted on high alert.

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It replaces a nearly century-old crossing known as the Black Hawk Bridge that was demolished last December after multiple closures over safety concerns.

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State regulators approved electric rate increases for two of the state’s biggest utility companies on Thursday, but the size of the rate hikes came in lower than the utilities requested.

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A Wisconsin State Trooper, who was born in South Africa and later came to the United States as a teenager, has been detained by federal immigration authorities.

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US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the Blue Wave, Congress and Trump Tammy Baldwin on Democrats winning majorities in both chambers of Congress in 2026.

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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will be the next governor of Wisconsin. He spoke to WPR about his priorities.

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