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News In Your Area
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Dane County continues expanding wildlife preserve near Sugar River
The most recently-approved purchase creates about 1,000 acres of contiguous public land in Dane County.
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Columbia County coal plant retirement delayed for a second time, now pushed to 2029
The Columbia Energy Center was originally slated to shut down by the end of 2024, but two years ago that retirement was pushed back to 2026. Now, it will remain open through 2029.Â
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Long-awaited bridge will ultimately connect Dane County to Devil’s Lake State Park
In early 2025, Dane and Sauk counties are beginning construction on a recreational bridge over the Wisconsin River, near Sauk City.
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Study says state wetlands are at risk, but Wisconsin has protections others don’t
A new study claims a U.S. Supreme Court ruling threatens millions of Wisconsin wetlands that provide $4.56 billion in flood mitigation benefits each year, but regulators and policy experts contend Wisconsin has better wetland protections than other states.
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Hunters bag more deer during safest gun deer season in decades
Wisconsin hunters bagged 5 percent more deer during the nine-day gun deer season compared to last year, capping off the safest hunt in 40 years.
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Want to save on home upgrades? These rebates and tax credits are still in play.
Climate and energy efficiency advocates say Wisconsin homeowners can still take advantage of incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act as President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to rescind unspent funds.
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At least 85 people affected by THC-contaminated food from Dane County pizzeria
At least 85 people developed symptoms after eating THC-contaminated food from a Dane County pizzeria late last month, according to a new report by local public health officials.
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Madison running community urges UW to alter plans on new $285M football practice facility
Track athletes and runners in the Madison community say the new space is too small, comparing it to a running track found at a health club instead of one at a Big 10 University.Â
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After failed referendums, Mauston school district considers dissolving
A Juneau County school board is considering dissolving its district after voters failed a referendum needed to continue operations.
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Southern Wisconsin nonprofit short on sponsors for holiday wish list program
As of this week, Family Services of Southern Wisconsin has sponsors for about 20 families. But it’s aiming to sponsor nearly 130 families.
