Construction is underway in the village of Blanchardville to build a new swim pond. A group of seven local women formed a local nonprofit to ensure families have a central social and recreational hub.

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Nationwide, more than 600 incidents of threats and harassment were made against local elected officials in 2024, which a Princeton University group says was a 14 percent increase from the previous year.

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More than 250 lake districts manage water quality, boat safety and habitat restoration.
The Little Green Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District details a new boating ordinance, and the new Callahan Mud Lake District details a need for a dam reconstruction.

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In Waushara County, an area gardening club and food pantry are working together to feed those facing food insecurity.

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One Republican lawmaker and a group of Democrats are hoping to protect bees, butterflies and other pollinators in Wisconsin through a series of bills.

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On May 15, multiple tornadoes blew through western and east-central Wisconsin. Long-term cleanup efforts remain for damaged homes and businesses.

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