Wisconsin's Librarian Of the Year is Mead's Alison Loewen

The Wisconsin “Librarian of the Year” for 2025 is one of our own. Youth Services Librarian for Mead Public Library, Alison Loewen, was given that honor by the Wisconsin Libraries Association in recognition of her outstanding leadership and...

Wisconsin hatchery owner sees seasonal avian flu as the ‘new normal’

Birds from a backyard chicken flock in Racine were recent casualties in a string of bird flu cases in Wisconsin this year. The birds were killed to prevent spreading the disease further. Dr. Darlene Konkle, state veterinarian from the Department...

Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Warns Gov. Pritzker not to jeopardize billions in federal highway funding

The News: WILL, a conservative law firm with a proven track record of winning discrimination-in-contracting cases, is threatening legal action against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Department of Transportation (ILDOT). ILDOT is refusing to...

UW-Green Bay electrical engineering earns ABET national accreditation

Michael Alexander, Chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | University of Wisconsin-Green BayMichael Alexander, Chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s...

NBA Rewind: Ja Morant causes a stir, and are we ready for the Spurs?

The second week of the NBA season is in the books, and we already have a big star looking upset with his situation. Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are not exactly seeing eye-to-eye, with the point guard openly speaking out against his coaches...

363 coaches at institutions in Milwaukee County earned $132,213 on average in 2024

Michael R. Lovell President at Marquette University | Official websiteMichael R. Lovell President at Marquette University | Official website Milwaukee County's 363 coaches earned an average salary of $132,213 in 2024, according to the U.S....

Meet the Recipient of the First Frank Lloyd Wright Endowed Professorship

Architectural historian Anna Andrzejewski has been teaching a popular class on the famous architect at UW-Madison since 2016. But her new role "sends chills down her spine." In 1886, a then-unknown Frank Lloyd Wright enrolled at the University of...

New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market

Protect the Porkies founder Tom Grotewohl speaks to protestors on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol on Sept. 10. (Photo courtesy of Joe Lorenz)MARQUETTE – Electrification and tariffs mean rural Midwest communities can cash in on their mineral...

City of Verona announces multiple road closures amid ongoing construction projects

Several road construction projects are underway in the City of Verona, leading to temporary closures and detours for drivers. At Paoli Street and Valley Road near the SSM Clinic area, the westbound on-ramp to US 18/151 will be closed from October...

Homeowner shares photos of disturbing discovery in garden bed of property: 'It spreads like wildfire'

"It's an endless battle!" by Michael MuirNovember 4, 2025 A gardener on Reddit shared a series of photos of a pesky plant they'd been dealing with for months, and the responses weren't exactly encouraging. Photo Credit: Reddit The images were...

Marion business excited after winning 2025 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin’ contest

MARION, Wis. (WBAY) - A small community is receiving recognition in a big way. Marion-based manufacturer 1000 Island Airboats is this year’s winner of the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest. It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours for the company,...

Coolest thing made in Wisconsin named for 2025

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – partnered with Johnson Financial Group to announce this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. The winner is Search and Rescue 1000 Island...

5 meat snack innovations at NACS 2025

Protein-packed meat snacks dominated the Cool New Products showcase at NACS 2025, reflecting the category’s shift toward cleaner labels, diverse flavors and brands aimed at attracting younger consumers. NACS estimates that about 30,000 new...

Gov. Evers Proclaims Financial Planning Month in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed October as Financial Planning Month in Wisconsin....

ICE’s Manitowoc raid exposes Wisconsin’s dependence, disregard for immigrant workers

On the morning of Sept. 25, ICE invaded the homes of Wisconsin residents in Manitowoc County, detaining 24 alleged immigrants who entered the country illegally. Manitowoc County is a community in eastern Wisconsin with a population of about 80,000...

1000 Island Airboats wins WMC's Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin award for 2025

Kurt Bauer President & CEO at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Official websiteKurt Bauer President & CEO at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Official website Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), together with Johnson Financial Group,...

5 questions Ducks will have to answer in Week 9 against Wisconsin

Let's be honest: if the Oregon Ducks play anything like they have through seven games, they'll roll the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 9. Wisconsin simply doesn't have the manpower or the coaching to win — and maybe not even keep it competitive....

OpenAI, Oracle named as users of $15B Wisconsin data center

The Blueprint OpenAI and Oracle partner on $15B data centers campus in Port Washington, Wis. Project to create 4,000 construction and 1,000 long-term jobs. Campus will use clean energy, closed-loop cooling, and restore local water. City plans tax...

New law supports state EMS, Clean energy tax credits, History of the American Birkebeiner

We learn about a new law that could benefit state EMS workers. Then, we learn about clean energy tax credits in Wisconsin. Then, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of a cult classic film. And a Wisconsin author tells us about his newest book...

7 events to check out across Wisconsin Oct. 24-26

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Here’s a look at the 7 big events happening across Wisconsin this weekend. It’s the last weekend to see the fall colors from a different perspective. You can catch a ride on the chairlift at Granite Peak Ski Area and...