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‘Only a matter of time’: Will La Crosse cyclist's death be the last?

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 7:15am
Tarianna Thompson had just dropped off her daughter at daycare when the crash happened.

‘An average year is a bad year’: Tick activity surged early in Wisconsin

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 7:00am
Tick season in Wisconsin started early this year due to the warm weather, with this year's tick bite-associated emergency department visits reaching higher numbers earlier than those previously recorded in the past five years. However, according to Wisconsin DHS staff,…

What to do if bitten by a tick and ways to prevent them

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 6:45am
As tick activity increases during the summer months, it is important to know how to prevent tick bites and what to do if bitten.

UW-Madison Extension hosting beef cow-calf workshop

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 4:00am
UW-Madison Extension will host a beef cow-calf workshop Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. at Starck Century Farm near Cadott.

Wisconsin Originals: Spencer Tracy got his start in acting at Ripon College

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

UW-Madison Extension hosting Cattle Feeders Field Day in Menomonie

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 4:00am
UW-Madison Extension will host a Cattle Feeders Field Day Tuesday, Aug. 4, offering practical strategies to improve cattle finishing operations during a time of strong cattle markets and tight production margins.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial unveiling set for July 2 Altoona

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 10:15am
The Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation invites the community to an evening of patriotism, reflection and celebration as they host a patriotic sing-along and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial unveiling. The event will take place Thursday, July 2, from 6 to…

Madison teen drowns at Sandy Beach Park in Lake Mills

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 11:35am
The incident remains under investigation, Lake Mills police said.

America 250: Superior’s Richard Bong would become the 'Ace of Aces'

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Winona pool to open for the season Tuesday amid heat wave

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:30am
Bob Welch Aquatic Center will finally open for the season Tuesday, just in time for a heat wave to grip the region.

Horticulturist Lisa Johnson knows what your plants need to thrive

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 8:00am
Johnson has managed UW-Madison Extension Dane County’s Teaching Garden, an outdoor classroom used to train new master gardeners, since it launched in 2004.

Weather Service issues 'extreme heat watch' for Madison area

Sun, 06/28/2026 - 1:50pm
There have been some high dew points, but this is the first heat wave drawing "any sort of heat headlines," said meteorologist Tim Halbach.

Motorcyclist killed in Dunn County crash with semi truck

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 3:45pm
A motorcyclist died after a collision Friday afternoon with a semi-truck in Dunn County.

Wisconsin Originals: Mabel Watson Raimey sets precedent for African American women in law

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Wisconsin Originals: Georgia O’Keeffe a pioneer in modern art

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 11:10am
Her paintings of the New Mexico landscape and interactions with the press boosted her image as that of a rugged individualist and downplayed the role of gender in her work.

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