Three years into disbursements, strategies vary — and so does transparency. Some governments submitted required reports only after a reporter asked. Others have yet to spend anything.

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Ms. Packer became a favorite of birders while successfully rearing chicks, nesting with a male named Vince and starring in local TV news. Earlier this month, Ms. Packer died, likely while trying to protect her chicks from a predator.

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It’s the height of the summer homebuying season in Wisconsin, and last week the Wisconsin Realtors Association released its monthly housing report for June.

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Changes and cuts to Medicaid in the so-called “big, beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed into law earlier this month have rural hospitals and health care advocates concerned.

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Animal shelters and rescues across Wisconsin have experienced a recent uptick in people giving up, or surrendering, their pets.

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Residents in Door County created a grassroots network of composting sites across the peninsula, such that people don’t have to drive more than a few miles to drop their food scraps. 

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Days after posting cryptic messages on social media hinting at a prospective run for governor, former Gov. Scott Walker says he won’t run for his old job next year.

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The largest grain terminal at the Port of Duluth-Superior will close by the end of August after almost a century of operation in Superior.

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An 1898 Alphonse Mucha JOB poster; a 1974 George Nakashima “Kent Hall” floor lamp; a 1961 Ty Cobb-signed baseball.

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Dentists across the country are raising questions after one of Wisconsin’s largest dental insurance companies purchased a Madison-based dental practice with more than 30 locations. 

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More than 100 waterfront property owners in Wisconsin are backing a petition to require decontamination of wake boats moving between lakes to prevent the spread of invasive species.

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A lobbying group for Wisconsin restaurants lauds several aspects in President Trump's recent reconciliation law. But a Milwaukee chef says the president’s immigration crackdown and tariffs are causing new concerns.

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For the past two decades, meteorologist Barbara Boustead has been combining her love of and expertise in both the weather and the “Little House” series. Now, she is out with a new book.

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Cathy and Mrs. Chapman’s new business venture hits a serious obstacle; Geordie secretly intervenes in Alphy’s personal life.

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Exploring how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper created a template for the modern-day true crime obsession.

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The home cooks showcase freshly made bread and fruity treats for the annual Great American Recipe bake sale.

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The missing last chapter of a book may hold the secret to a mystery author’s death.

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When a gang leader is found dead outside a boxing tent, Phryne investigates.

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Regional traditions surrounding crawfish in Louisiana; the longest running crawfish festival in Louisiana; farming crawfish; making a Creole crawfish bisque.

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The Green Bay Packers organization and its fans bid farewell to long-time President and CEO Mark Murphy on Friday at the team's annual shareholder meeting.

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