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Latest climate outlook shows warmer weather likely to continue across Wisconsin
The latest climate outlook shows that parts of Wisconsin are likely to be slightly warmer and wetter than normal this month, and this summer could be hotter, too.
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As anglers gear up for Wisconsin’s fishing opener, annual license sales are down
Wisconsin’s fishing opener on inland lakes begins this Saturday, and annual fishing license sales are on the decline after a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Feds recommend easing restrictions on marijuana. What does that mean for Wisconsin?
Wisconsin backers of marijuana legalization say they’re glad to see the federal government recommend easing restrictions on the drug. But they don’t expect to see any sudden shift among Republican state lawmakers.
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After record outbreak, Wisconsin could see another bad year for spongy moths
Wisconsin saw its worst spongy moth outbreak in more than a decade last year, and the state could see a repeat this year unless spring rains help decrease their population.
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Here’s the designated collection sites where you can safely dispose of medicine this weekend
The goal of National Drug Take Back Day is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal of prescription medications, while also educating the general public about the potential for substance abuse.
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HSHS closures impact northern “Newsmakers” listeners
With Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) closing both Sacred Heart (Eau Claire) and St. Joseph’s (Chippewa Falls) hospitals and Prevea health centers in Western Wisconsin also closing, business and healthcare […]
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UW to vacate Richland campus 1 year after college classes ended
The UW system will vacate a former two-year college in Richland County this summer, despite months of discussions with local officials who once hoped to save the former two-year college.
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Eric Hovde’s brother spends $1M on super PAC attacking Tammy Baldwin
A super PAC that has spent more than $220,000 on digital ads this month attacking Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin as a “career politician” is almost entirely funded by the brother of Republican challenger Eric Hovde.
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Most Wisconsin dentists don’t take Medicaid. That leaves limited options for patients who need care.
Industry leaders say low reimbursement rates from state program and a shortage of providers keep dentists from seeing more Medicaid patients.
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VP Harris celebrates new staffing rules for nursing homes during La Crosse visit
Vice President Kamala Harris met with certified nurse aides and labor union leaders in La Crosse to celebrate new federal rules for long-term care facilities and at-home services.