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UW-Madison Student Links University With Native American Communities Through Wild Rice Research

August 7, 2019 - 6:20am

A 32 percent decline over the past century in watersheds that breed wild rice across Wisconsin and Minnesota is impacting the cultural, economic and ecological outgrowths of the seed known to Native Americans as " manoomin ."

Wisconsin Paper Industry Optimistic A Decade After Great Recession, Study Finds

August 7, 2019 - 6:00am

Workers and executives in Wisconsin's paper industry say they're optimistic about the future of the sector, according to a study released by the Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology at UW-Stevens Point.

GOP Congressman: 'Red Flag' Law For Guns 'Could Mean A Variety Of Things'

August 6, 2019 - 4:10pm

A Republican congressman showed little inclination to support new gun control measures at a town hall event Tuesday in Wild Rose.

DNR Investigating Frac Sand Mine Spill In Jackson County

August 6, 2019 - 3:35pm

The DNR is investigating a spill from a Jackson County frac sand mine owned by Wisconsin Proppants. Water and sediment from the mine turned a nearby creek a bright tan color although no fish kills have been reported.

Wisconsin Has A Goal Of Broadband For All By 2025

August 6, 2019 - 3:00pm

Wisconsin has a lofty goal of high speed internet for all by 2025, but a Wisconsin congressman says governments need a better plan to achieve it.

CDC: Overdose Drug Needs To Be More Available

August 6, 2019 - 2:55pm

Prescriptions for naloxone, the opioid antidote, doubled between 2017 and 2018, but federal health officials said Tuesday that naloxone isn't available where it's needed most.

Johnson Controls To Use $140M For PFAS Cleanup

August 6, 2019 - 2:55pm

Johnson Controls International had announced it will use $140 million to address pollutants from firefighting foam in northeastern Wisconsin.

An Industry Giant: Gannett Will Get Larger With GateHouse Merger

August 6, 2019 - 12:45pm

According to The Associated Press, GateHouse Media owner, New Media, is taking out a $1.8 billion loan to buy USA Today owner Gannett.

In Wake Of Mass Shootings, Wisconsin Leaders Remain Divided Over Gun Laws

August 6, 2019 - 11:40am

Wisconsin lawmakers and activists are clashing this week over potential changes to state gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings in Ohio and Texas over the weekend.

Trump Administration Proposal Would Let US Import Cheaper Prescription Drugs

August 6, 2019 - 5:55am

In hopes of making medication more affordable, President Donald Trump wants to import prescription drugs from other countries.The idea isn't new, in fact Wisconsin and a number of other states tried it 15 years ago.

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UW-Madison Student Links University With Native American Communities Through Wild Rice Research

Wisconsin Paper Industry Optimistic A Decade After Great Recession, Study Finds

GOP Congressman: 'Red Flag' Law For Guns 'Could Mean A Variety Of Things'

DNR Investigating Frac Sand Mine Spill In Jackson County

Wisconsin Has A Goal Of Broadband For All By 2025

CDC: Overdose Drug Needs To Be More Available

Johnson Controls To Use $140M For PFAS Cleanup

An Industry Giant: Gannett Will Get Larger With GateHouse Merger

In Wake Of Mass Shootings, Wisconsin Leaders Remain Divided Over Gun Laws

Trump Administration Proposal Would Let US Import Cheaper Prescription Drugs

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