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'It Is A Criminal Violation': Wisconsin Law Enforcement Weigh In On Enforcing 'Stay-At-Home' Order

March 30, 2020 - 3:20pm

Wisconsin law enforcement agencies are keeping their communities informed on how they plan to enforce Gov. Evers' stay-at-home order. Individuals who violate the order could face up to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine.

Wisconsin Colleges To Refund Tens Of Millions Of Dollars To Students Due To COVID-19

March 30, 2020 - 5:00am

Wisconsin's public and private universities are refunding tens of millions of dollars to students who moved off campus due to COVID-19 concerns.

Green Bay Files Federal Lawsuit To Delay Wisconsin's April 7 Election

March 25, 2020 - 12:50pm

The city of Green Bay and its clerk have filed a federal lawsuit arguing they can't safely and effectively administer Wisconsin's April 7 election as scheduled.

Some Wisconsin Mayors Urge Postponing April 7 Election

March 20, 2020 - 1:30pm

Three mayors from northeast Wisconsin are calling for the postponement of the state’s April 7 election, citing concerns about election workers’ health and challenges processing a recent flood of mail-in ballot requests.

Twenty Notable Women From Appleton Featured In Local Exhibit

March 19, 2020 - 4:30pm

Twenty notable women from Appleton are being featured in a local exhibit at the Appleton Historical Society. We talk to the local history librarian behind it about some of their stories, and how you can research women from your own family history.

Twenty Notable Women From Appleton Featured In Local Exhibit

March 19, 2020 - 4:30pm

Wisconsin Manufacturers Increase Production To Keep Up With Coronavirus Demand

March 19, 2020 - 12:50pm

Manufacturing companies making products like canned foods and toliet paper are reporting increased demand as consumers stock up in response to the novel coronavirus.

Agencies Take Steps To Ensure Coronavirus Doesn't Stop Seniors From Getting Nutritious Food

March 16, 2020 - 5:00am

Thousands of Wisconsin seniors visit congregate dining sites or rely on meal deliveries for nutritious food. Agencies around the state, including Fresh Meals, are working to ensure Wisconsin seniors will have access to healthy offerings as the state ramps up measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus....

COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin Jump From 3 To 6

March 11, 2020 - 5:15pm

State health officials announced Wednesday that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin had doubled from three to six, with new patients being treated in Fond Du Lac and Waukesha counties.

UW Campuses Making Changes To Operations Due To COVID-19 Concerns

March 11, 2020 - 12:00pm

The University of Wisconsin-Madison will cancel in-person classes through Friday, April 10 over concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is also encouraging students living in residence halls to stay at their homes and not return to campus at the end of spring break.

Investigation Continues Into Northern Wisconsin Animal Poisonings After More Dogs Killed

March 9, 2020 - 12:40pm

The state's Department of Natural Resources announced its investigation into the poisoning deaths of several animals in northern Wisconsin last year. Since then, two hunting beagles and additional wild animals have been killed.

Composter Worms Fed With Help Of Waste-Conscious Local Businesses

March 9, 2020 - 6:20am

Green Bay farmer Donna Yost collects food waste from restaurants to feed to her worms, who then turn it into nutrient-rich compost.

After Challenging Year In 2019, Stakes Are High For 2020 Crops

March 9, 2020 - 6:10am

Crop specialists say farmers are looking to shorter-season crop varieties and new field management strategies to deal with wet field conditions.

Meet The Wisconsin Musher Racing In The Iditarod

March 9, 2020 - 6:00am

The Iditarod trail runs 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. One Wisconsin musher, Quince Mountain, is competing in the Super Bowl of sled dog racing. It started Sunday and it'll take Mountain through the state's interior, along a river and up the coast of the Bering Sea.

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'It Is A Criminal Violation': Wisconsin Law Enforcement Weigh In On Enforcing 'Stay-At-Home' Order

Wisconsin Colleges To Refund Tens Of Millions Of Dollars To Students Due To COVID-19

Green Bay Files Federal Lawsuit To Delay Wisconsin's April 7 Election

Some Wisconsin Mayors Urge Postponing April 7 Election

Twenty Notable Women From Appleton Featured In Local Exhibit

Twenty Notable Women From Appleton Featured In Local Exhibit

Wisconsin Manufacturers Increase Production To Keep Up With Coronavirus Demand

Agencies Take Steps To Ensure Coronavirus Doesn't Stop Seniors From Getting Nutritious Food

COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin Jump From 3 To 6

UW Campuses Making Changes To Operations Due To COVID-19 Concerns

Investigation Continues Into Northern Wisconsin Animal Poisonings After More Dogs Killed

Composter Worms Fed With Help Of Waste-Conscious Local Businesses

After Challenging Year In 2019, Stakes Are High For 2020 Crops

Meet The Wisconsin Musher Racing In The Iditarod

State Senator, Marinette County Residents Voice Opposition To PFAS Amendment

Research Finds Rising Radium Levels In Wisconsin Groundwater

$29M Harbor Assistance Program Grant Could Help Marinette Marine Compete For Frigate Contract

Packers 'Aggressively Committed' To Bringing NFL Draft To Green Bay

Wisconsin Experts Disagree On Dairy Industry Impact Of Dean Foods Sale

DNR Directs Johnson Controls To Expand Drinking Water Sampling For PFAS

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