Conflicts & Disasters
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New documentary features lives of volunteer firefighters in small Wisconsin city
A Cornell native turned filmmaker paid tribute to a small fire department in a new documentary titled “The Best of Us.” Of the 809 fire departments across Wisconsin, more than 75 percent are predominantly run by volunteers.
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Madison-based rock band releases new album inspired by Wisconsinites in World War I
The Kissers’ new album features songs based on diaries and other historical records from Wisconsin veterans.
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Wisconsin hospitals rationing IV fluids amid nationwide shortage
Over the last month, health systems around Wisconsin have taken steps to manage their supplies and in some cases reduce their use of IV fluids to conserve the products.
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Warm, dry weather sparks hundreds more wildfires than normal
Wisconsin has seen around 250 more wildfires this year than the average for the last decade as the state faces high fire danger due to dry, warm weather.
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Wisconsin utilities, Red Cross assisting in Hurricane Milton relief effort
Wisconsin utility workers and volunteers are helping Floridians recover from back-to-back hurricanes.
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On Oct. 7, Wisconsin Jews and Palestinians reflect on loss and solidarity
On Monday evening, Palestinian-Americans attended a “car caravan” protest targeted at a Milwaukee aerospace company. Just a few miles away, Jewish groups commemorated victims and hostages of Hamas attacks one year ago.
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Volunteers from across Wisconsin respond to those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding and damage across the southeast. The death toll passed 180 Wednesday, according to a report from CNN.
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Wisconsin author’s new book is a love letter to rocks (and why we should love them, too)
Structural geologist Marcia Bjornerud, a Lawrence University professor, said our popular perception that rocks and landscapes are inert is a misconception.
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Wisconsin Vietnam veteran honored at DC ceremony for fallen heroes
For many soldiers who served in Vietnam, the danger faced in battle went beyond bullets and bombs. Hundreds of thousands of veterans have since died from effects of Agent Orange exposure.
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Wisconsin Veterans Museum secures key funding for new building
The State Building Commission approved $9 million for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to purchase the building currently leased by the museum at 30 West Mifflin St.