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Wisconsin Health Officials Still Investigating Cause Of Lung Disease Among E-Cigarette Users

August 2, 2019 - 1:30pm

State health officials are reporting more cases of "severe lung disease" among teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes.

We Energies, MGE Investing $195M In Badger Hollow Solar Farm

August 2, 2019 - 12:25pm

We Energies and Madison Gas and Electric are partnering to acquire the remaining power at the Badger Hollow Solar Farm, the state's first solar farm and the largest of its kind in the Midwest.

Western Wisconsin Clinics Merge With Planned Parenthood

August 2, 2019 - 8:50am

Three health clinics in western Wisconsin will become Planned Parenthood locations Aug. 19 under a merger.

UW-Eau Claire Housing Offers Rainbow Floor For LGBTQ Students

August 2, 2019 - 6:20am

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will open a "Rainbow Floor" LGBTQ student housing this fall. The campus is the latest within the UW-System to establish inclusive housing options for students identifying as LGBTQ.

Sheboygan Common Council Plans To Ban 'Conversion Therapy'

August 2, 2019 - 5:40am

The Sheboygan Common Council plans on joining multiple Wisconsin cities in banning "conversion therapy" for minors.

Burnett County Passes 1-Year Moratorium On Large-Scale Farms

August 2, 2019 - 5:30am

The Burnett County Board has passed a one-year moratorium on large-scale farms. The move comes after Cumberland, LLC announced plans to build a $20 million farm for up to 26,000 hogs in the town of Trade Lake earlier this year.

Lumberjack World Championships Showcases Sawyers, Log-Rollers, Pole-Climbers And More

August 1, 2019 - 1:45pm

The Lumberjack World Championships kick off Thursday, bringing some 15,000 people to Hayward to watch the world’s fastest sawyers, pole-climbers and log-rollers.

Conservative-Backed Judge Brian Hagedorn Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court

August 1, 2019 - 12:45pm

Conservative-backed judge Brian Hagedorn was sworn in Thursday to a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

High Water Levels Weighing On Lake Superior Property Owners

August 1, 2019 - 6:00am

The Great Lakes have had a record-breaking summer so far. Lakes Erie and Ontario are seeing the highest water levels ever recorded. Lake Superior set a monthly record in June and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is projecting a record high for July.

Milwaukee Considering Tiny Home Project To Help Homeless Veterans

July 31, 2019 - 4:35pm

The City of Milwaukee and Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin are planning a tiny home project.

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Wisconsin Health Officials Still Investigating Cause Of Lung Disease Among E-Cigarette Users

We Energies, MGE Investing $195M In Badger Hollow Solar Farm

Western Wisconsin Clinics Merge With Planned Parenthood

UW-Eau Claire Housing Offers Rainbow Floor For LGBTQ Students

Sheboygan Common Council Plans To Ban 'Conversion Therapy'

Burnett County Passes 1-Year Moratorium On Large-Scale Farms

Lumberjack World Championships Showcases Sawyers, Log-Rollers, Pole-Climbers And More

Conservative-Backed Judge Brian Hagedorn Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court

High Water Levels Weighing On Lake Superior Property Owners

Milwaukee Considering Tiny Home Project To Help Homeless Veterans

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