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Public Radio Stations in Wisconsin Partner to Create the Wisconsin News Collaborative
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (352+ words) WXPR, UWM 89.7 " Milwaukee's NPR (WUWM), and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) announced today that they have entered a partnership to share news content among the three stations. WUWM, WPR and WXPR will share reporting on issues vital to communities across Wisconsin,…...
Wisconsin vote puts proposed hog farms under scrutiny
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (304+ words) The debate and review of two proposed hog operations in Crawford County is coming to a head. The Crawford County Land Conservation Committee was scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to approve permits for the two farms. Environmental advocates said…...
Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (357+ words) A Trump administration official has confirmed to NPR that sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. Letters terminating funding went out late Tuesday night, sending shockwaves through the country's public health system....
MECCA Winterfest returns with first in-person race since 2023
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (282+ words) Rodney Silvas first skied at MECCA Winterfest in Mercer when his brother encouraged him to do the cross-country ski race as a relay with him. He's done it every year since. Because of poor snow conditions, the last two years…...
Mail delays under new USPS rule could affect rural ballots
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (305+ words) Voting-rights supporters warn that a newly finalized rule from the U.S. Postal Service could increase missed deadlines for mail-in ballots and other time-sensitive documents in rural communities. Under the change, postmarks are now applied when mail reaches a regional processing center,…...
Winter is the best time of year to test your home for radon
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (154+ words) Local health departments are reminding people January is one of the best times of year to test for radon. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in the ground. While we are always exposed…...
Radon testing, mail voting, data center legislation
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (73+ words) Radon testing, mail voting, data center legislation'WXPR Radon testing, mail voting, data center legislation January is one of the best times of year to test your home for radon, voting rights experts say a newly finalized rule from the United…...
Wisconsinites press Congress over unaffordable health insurance
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (334+ words) Some Wisconsinites are looking to Congress to finish what it started in passing a bipartisan measure which would help lower the cost of soaring premiums that have made their health insurance unaffordable. Tens of thousands of Wisconsinites who have coverage…...
Snowy winter brings boost to local businesses
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (986+ words) This winter is a sigh of relief for many Northwoods businesses. After back-to-back low snow years, snowmobile and silent sport trails are open, skis and snowshoes sales are up, and visitors are out enjoying all that winter has to offer....
Hunger rose slightly in the U.S., a new report shows. The USDA says it will stop tracking the data
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (589+ words) Food insecurity across the country increased slightly in 2024, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The latest Household Food Security report shows that 13.7% of U.S. households struggled to get enough food, which is a small uptick from the 13.5% reported…...