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Fog Alert Hits Northern Lakes: Drivers Must Slow Down

June 9, 2026

A thick blanket of fog has rolled over parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, making roads hard to see on the morning of today. The warning stays in effect until 10 a. m. Central Daylight Time, so anyone driving through the affected areas should be extra careful. The fog covers a wide region: in Mi

weather

Getting Ready for Rain Before the Weekend Warm-Up

June 3, 2026

The Great Lakes high pressure has kept things warm and mostly dry for early June across Wisconsin. That pattern holds through Wednesday with clear skies and temperatures reaching the mid-80s. South winds will pick up, giving a preview of what’s coming next. Clear nights make for comfortable sleeping

politics

Healthy Farms and Food Debates Heat Up in Wisconsin

June 2, 2026

A Wisconsin dairy farm recently played host to a lively discussion about food and farming. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood before a crowd of farmers, pushing a simple message: real food matters. He argued that whole milk deserves a bigger role, especially in schools. His reasoning? Kids missed out on wh

crime

What happens when a plane gets rerouted because someone needs help?

May 31, 2026

A recent flight from Chicago to Minneapolis ended up in Madison, Wisconsin instead. A 75-year-old man on board became disruptive, leading to an emergency landing. Reports suggest he was confused and possibly experiencing a mental health crisis. Authorities confirmed no one was hurt during the situat

politics

Wisconsin Court Takes on Redistricting Fight

May 30, 2026

A group of business leaders in Wisconsin has asked the state’s highest court to review a decision that dismissed their challenge to congressional district lines. The group, which calls itself Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy, claims the current map unfairly favors incumbents and limits vo

lifestyle

Tribal partnerships grow in Wisconsin through Rotary’s cultural work

May 30, 2026

Wisconsin’s Rotary Clubs are stepping beyond usual meetings to build real connections with nearby tribal nations. More than just social events, these efforts aim to break old tensions tied to historic land rights and fishing disputes. Stories shared at a recent convention showed just how deep the di

health

Behind the Billions: How Medicaid Autism Billing Became a Hotspot for Scams

May 29, 2026

Medicaid spending on autism therapies has ballooned in recent years, drawing attention not just for its growth but for the staggering gaps in oversight that allowed fraud to thrive. A federal audit found Colorado alone handed out $77. 8 million in questionable payments for Applied Behavior Analysis

finance

Food prices keep climbing: why your next grocery run will cost more

May 28, 2026

Americans are noticing sticker shock when they reach for their favorite snacks and staples. After gas prices jumped earlier in 2026, food bills are now rising faster than wages. The problem started with back-to-back bad weather: record heat in early spring tricked plants into growing early, then lat

politics

How politicians are playing chess with your vote

May 26, 2026

Every ten years, the U. S. redraws its political maps to reflect population changes. But lately, this routine update has turned into a high-stakes game where parties fight to control who gets represented. Instead of letting voters choose their leaders, politicians now try to craft districts that gua

finance

Prediction Bets: Students, Money, and a Health Warning

May 19, 2026

A business major in Madison has turned his news‑reading hobby into a $110, 000 side hustle by betting on what will happen in elections and speeches. He is one of many who use online sites where people trade on real‑world outcomes, such as sports and politics. These platforms say they are not casinos