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Mosquitoes Out For Blood? Not So Much This Year

July 30, 2021 - 6:35am

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With a long and cold spring earlier this year, mosquitoes didn't have as much of a chance to ramp up in numbers, said Lyric Bartholomay, a professor in the department of pathobiological sciences at the University of Wiscconsin-Madison.

State Regulators Reject Claims That Their Review Of A Controversial Transmission Line Was Tainted

July 30, 2021 - 5:50am

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State regulators are denying they were biased in their decision to approve a controversial transmission line nearly two years ago. Members of the Public Service Commission are defending their review of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line as the project’s owners are asking them to revoke that decision and file a...

Hmong Community Rejoices As Sunisa Lee Becomes First Hmong American Gold Medalist

July 29, 2021 - 1:50pm

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Wisconsin's Hmong community celebrated the gold-medal victory of Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee in Thursday's individual all-around competition.

First Deer District Night Market Draws Businesses, Crowds Downtown

July 29, 2021 - 1:45pm

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The first Deer District Market Wednesday evening drew crowds and dozens of vendors to the downtown area around Fiserv Forum. The market's organizer said he hopes the crowds will grow even as the Bucks championship energy wears off.

'It Only Takes One Storm': Clean Up Begins After Widespread, Severe Storms

July 29, 2021 - 12:40pm

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Clean-up efforts are underway in central and southeastern Wisconsin after wild weather ranging from severe thunderstorms to possible tornadoes rolled across the state late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.

Wisconsin Senator Aims To Block State Universities From Requiring COVID-19 Testing, Masking

July 29, 2021 - 12:20pm

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A Republican state lawmaker plans to block the University of Wisconsin System from instituting COVID-19 protocols on campuses across the state.

'Let's Not Get There': Local Leaders Reluctant To Renew Mask Mandates

July 29, 2021 - 6:10am

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Local government leaders in Wisconsin may face difficult decisions in the wake of new public health guidance that even some fully vaccinated people should mask up to fight COVID-19.

Failed Veto Overrides Have A Long History In Wisconsin. So Why Do They Keep Happening?

July 29, 2021 - 5:35am

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It has been at least 36 years since the state Legislature has been successful in overriding a veto from the governor, including another attempt this week. But experts say lawmakers won't stop trying any time soon.

Department Of Health Services: 'We're On The Path To A 4th Surge'

July 28, 2021 - 4:55pm

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is asking people to wear a mask indoors in COVID-19 hotspots, regardless of vaccination status, aligning state guidelines with updated federal recommendations.

Regulators Vow To Meet Water Quality Challenges Despite Pushback From Industry, Lawmakers

July 28, 2021 - 3:25pm

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Wisconsin health and environmental regulators have launched a new "Safe Water For All" campaign to address pollution issues like nitrates, lead and PFAS despite pushback from lawmakers and industry.

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