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Wisconsin’s deer population is at a critical high

November 19, 2021 - 6:35am

Wisconsin's deer population is the highest it's been in decades, which scientists say is taking a toll on the health of habitats and deer themselves. But there are steps the state can take to control the population; and hunters, scientists and legislators all play a role.

$100 million will be directed to expand broadband internet

November 10, 2021 - 7:35am

State officials will direct $100 million in additional funding to expand broadband internet in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin makes $100M available for broadband expansion and more federal money is on the way

November 9, 2021 - 12:20pm

Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday the state will make $100 million available as part of a new round of grants to expand broadband internet statewide. Wisconsin is expected to receive an additional $100 million for broadband expansion under the recently passed $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill.

Amid utilities’ resistance, Wisconsin proposal would clear barrier for third-party rooftop solar

November 6, 2021 - 7:00am

After years of regulatory uncertainty, a new proposal in Wisconsin would finally clarify that utility customers do not need to own their rooftop solar installations.

Are you now, or have you ever been, a witch? The witch hunt of Kepler's mother

October 30, 2021 - 9:45am

In 17th century Germany, the mother of famed astronomer Johannes Kepler, Katharina Kepler, was accused of being a witch. Centuries later, author Rivka Galchen has taken this story, including material from Katharina’s trial, and spun it into fiction, leaving the reader wondering if Katharina was really a witch and thinking about...

'The water always wins': Calls to protect shorelines as volatile Lake Michigan inflicts heavy toll

October 30, 2021 - 8:00am

Wisconsin’s Great Lakes communities expect to spend more than $245 million in five years to protect shorelines as a climate "tug of war" drives extreme shifts in water levels.

Ransomware, phishing and cyberattacks are increasingly hitting Wisconsin school districts, most recently in Janesville

October 28, 2021 - 6:25am

The School District of Janesville announced this week that their servers had been hit with what looked like a ransomware attack. It's a threat that more districts have been facing in recent years. They can often be easy targets for hackers and face challenges staying secure.

Weekend Roundup: Wisconsin WWII veteran turned 106 this month, and he may be the oldest in the state

October 23, 2021 - 10:00am

A rundown of relevant and interesting reads from across the state, shared every Saturday.

Wisconsin regulators award $100M in COVID-19 stimulus funds for broadband expansion

October 15, 2021 - 3:50pm

State regulators are awarding around $100 million in COVID-19 stimulus funds to expand broadband internet to nearly 30,000 homes and businesses. The funding represents the single-largest investment in improving access to high-speed internet across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin school officials say TikTok trend of stealing, damaging school property on the wane

October 7, 2021 - 6:00am

A TikTok trend called "devious licks" has seen students in some Wisconsin schools damaging or stealing school property, mostly from bathrooms, and filming it – though administrators say it's been a small fraction of students and seems to be on the decline.

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Wisconsin’s deer population is at a critical high

$100 million will be directed to expand broadband internet

Wisconsin makes $100M available for broadband expansion and more federal money is on the way

Amid utilities’ resistance, Wisconsin proposal would clear barrier for third-party rooftop solar

Are you now, or have you ever been, a witch? The witch hunt of Kepler's mother

'The water always wins': Calls to protect shorelines as volatile Lake Michigan inflicts heavy toll

Ransomware, phishing and cyberattacks are increasingly hitting Wisconsin school districts, most recently in Janesville

Weekend Roundup: Wisconsin WWII veteran turned 106 this month, and he may be the oldest in the state

Wisconsin regulators award $100M in COVID-19 stimulus funds for broadband expansion

Wisconsin school officials say TikTok trend of stealing, damaging school property on the wane

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