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News In Your Area
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March 15, Project Blue Book UFOs
In the 1950s and 60s, a unit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio collected and investigated UFO sightings – including quite a few in Wisconsin communities. The Air Force concluded that most of the reports were due to easily explainable phenomena, but other cases aren’t so easily explained. Shereen Siewert welcomes author and podcaster…
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Group resettling refugees in Eau Claire disputes criticism over consulting local leaders
Opposition to a plan to resettle 75 refugees in the Eau Claire area this year by a Christian humanitarian organization prompted legislation now awaiting action from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers after passing the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature.
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Farm groups appeal ruling that required wastewater permits for CAFOs
Farm groups are appealing a ruling earlier this year that found state environmental regulators can require large livestock farms to obtain wastewater discharge permits prior to any potential pollution of state waters.
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March 8, Hospital Closures
Shereen Siewert welcomes Dr. Jennifer Johs-Artisensi, director of UW-Eau Claire’s Health Care Administration program, Dr. Thomas Kemp, department chair of the UW Eau Claire Department of Economics and Wisconsin Senator Jesse James for a look at those closures and what hospital closures will mean for the people and communities of western Wisconsin.
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State appeals court upholds ruling that DNR lacks broad authority to regulate PFAS
In a 2-1 decision Wednesday, a three-judge panel said policy changes by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to address PFAS are unlawfully adopted rules that can’t be enforced.
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Wisconsin pharmacists unsure of demand for new over-the-counter birth control pill
Some pharmacists say they plan to carry Opill as soon as possible. But many aren’t sure what demand will be like for the daily contraceptive.
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GOP bill aims to limit local regulation of farms, animal welfare
The proposal would bar local governments from enacting local regulations for farms or commercial operations, including concentrated animal feeding operations.
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Study: Climate change affects walleye survival as lakes thaw earlier
A new study finds climate change is affecting walleye’s ability to thrive by disrupting when frozen lakes thaw each year.
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Republicans release $32M for UW as part of deal limiting DEI programs
The UW will receive around $32 million in funding withheld for months by Republican lawmakers amid ongoing efforts to eliminate DEI programs on campuses.
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March 1, Municipal Airports
Dozens of municipal airports are located in communities throughout Wisconsin. Some have a simple grass runway and a single hangar, while others have more sophisticated landing spaces and services. Regardless of size, each airport plays a crucial role in a community’s economic health, for a variety of reasons. Shereen Siewert welcomes John Chmiel, a pilot…