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Republican lawmakers spearhead another attempt at medical marijuana in Wisconsin

January 26, 2022 - 11:50am

Two Wisconsin Republicans announced another attempt Wednesday to legalize medical marijuana in the state. Bill sponsors say they want to join 36 states already offering that treatment, but the proposal faces opposition on both sides of the aisle.

Green Bay tire service chain fined $14K in Wisconsin worker's death

January 26, 2022 - 6:30am

Green Bay's Pomp's Tire Service faces a fine of $14,502 after an OSHA investigation found it failed to properly train an Abbotsford employee who died servicing tire rims.

Growing number of cities seeking voter approval to exceed state property tax limits

January 26, 2022 - 5:00am

A growing number of Wisconsin cities are asking voters to support property tax increases in order to expand or maintain city services like police, fire and paramedics.

ThedaCare loses court fight to keep health care staff who resigned

January 24, 2022 - 3:35pm

A hospital in northeastern Wisconsin has lost a court battle to keep health care staff who want to work elsewhere.

Eagle River's ice castle is open for the first time since 2018

January 24, 2022 - 5:50am

For the first time since 2018, winter weather permitted the construction of the Eagle River ice castle. It's delighting visitors to the Northwoods city.

A rural Wisconsin syrup producer wants more to tap into the business

January 22, 2022 - 6:50am

A three-year grant worth $470,387 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping University of Wisconsin-Extension expand its maple sugaring outreach with the help of a fourth-generation syrup producer.

Projects benefiting Great Lakes region receive multi-million dollar boost from infrastructure law

January 21, 2022 - 7:30am

Major projects benefiting the Great Lakes region will receive a large infusion of funding as part of $14 billion awarded through the bipartisan infrastructure law and other sources, the White House announced on Wednesday.

How did Wisconsin Dells become 'the waterpark capital of the world'?

January 19, 2022 - 5:45am

Wisconsin Dells is a place Wisconsinites and countless others have gone to spend summers and weekend getaways. But how did it become the quirky and beloved tourist destination it is today? That's the question Alexie Poncedeleon asked Wisconsin Public Radio's WHYsconsin.

Milwaukee Common Council enacts new mask requirement due to COVID-19 spread

January 18, 2022 - 1:45pm

The Milwaukee Common Council has passed a new mask mandate for Wisconsin's largest city. The new order compromises with mandate opponents by setting a March 1 deadline and eliminating financial penalties.

Trains intended for unbuilt Milwaukee-Madison high-speed rail line going to Nigeria

January 18, 2022 - 10:00am

Two trains originally intended for a high-speed rail line to connect Madison and Milwaukee are headed for Nigeria. The governor of that country's Lagos State was in Milwaukee on Tuesday to purchase the unused trains.

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Republican lawmakers spearhead another attempt at medical marijuana in Wisconsin

Green Bay tire service chain fined $14K in Wisconsin worker's death

Growing number of cities seeking voter approval to exceed state property tax limits

ThedaCare loses court fight to keep health care staff who resigned

Eagle River's ice castle is open for the first time since 2018

A rural Wisconsin syrup producer wants more to tap into the business

Projects benefiting Great Lakes region receive multi-million dollar boost from infrastructure law

How did Wisconsin Dells become 'the waterpark capital of the world'?

Milwaukee Common Council enacts new mask requirement due to COVID-19 spread

Trains intended for unbuilt Milwaukee-Madison high-speed rail line going to Nigeria

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