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News In Your Area
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New adult football team in Wausau aims to build community through competition
The Wisconsin River Muskies, a nonprofit adult amateur football team based in Wausau, is preparing for its inaugural season this year.
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Federal cuts threaten Wisconsin farm safety center for children, rural communities
A Marshfield center that provides guidance on appropriate farm jobs for children and on other safety resources could be hobbled without support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
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Mining company wants to drill for metals like zinc and gold at more sites in Wisconsin
The CEO of a Canadian mining company has outlined goals to explore or drill for metals like copper, gold and zinc at multiple sites in Wisconsin either this fall or early next year.
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Adams County Board votes to replace treasurer elected by voters with candidate she beat in November
The treasurer of rural Adams County in central Wisconsin says she has no plans to leave office despite the county board’s vote to replace her with the person she defeated in the most recent election.
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Tornado passed through southern Eau Claire County overnight
Storms that churned through Wisconsin’s skies Monday evening included a tornado, which passed through southern Eau Claire County.
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Wausau’s poet laureate makes poetry personal, accessible and local
“I think it’s really unique that Wausau, being the size that it is, has such a great program and promotes that,” Tiffany Rodriguez-Lee said. “It means a lot to people. I think we should be proud of that.”
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Tornadoes, hail possible for much of Wisconsin on Monday evening
Nearly the entire state of Wisconsin is under the threat of severe storms Monday evening, bringing the possibility of tornadoes and severe hail.
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15-year-old Bradyn Bohn died by suicide after falling victim to sextortion. His mom wants to protect other kids.
After her 15-year-old son took his own life, Brittney Bird of Kronenwetter is advocating for a bill that would set felony penalties for sextortion.
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Wisconsin university student turns to drone technology to boost waterfowl conservation
With drone surveys already being adopted in parts of the U.S. and internationally to track species ranging from elephants to marine mammals, Amanda Griswold’s findings contribute to a growing body of knowledge about how aerial monitoring can support wildlife management on a broader scale.
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Want to volunteer but don’t know where to start? A Wausau foundation’s new model could help with that
For potential volunteers, the hub will simplify the entry process, creating a single point of connection with numerous nonprofits. Volunteers would complete just one application to become part of a volunteer pool, with access to personalized guidance to find opportunities best suited to their interests.
