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328 stories tracked in the last 24 hours, most active in La Crosse, Eau Claire, Monroe. Top item: Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT, State Patrol officials share behind-the-barrel perspective during major Wisconsin River Bridge project in Columbia County (WisPolitics).

Top Stories
Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT, State Patrol officials share behind-the-barrel perspective during major Wisconsin River Bridge project in Columbia County
WisPolitics · La Crosse · High · Impact 55.00
Hundreds of construction projects are underway across the state to improve safety and mobility, including the I-39/90/94 bridge reconstruction over the Wisconsin River in Columbia County. Wisconsin State Patrol Lieutenant Adam Zoch joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region
UW-Eau Claire: Blugolds reimagine Eau Claire landmark into district for education and innovation
WisPolitics · Eau Claire · High · Impact 55.00
After years of uncertainty, excitement, opportunity and the spirit of innovation and collaboration have once again filled the halls of the former Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Dozens of community members filled the building’s first-floor lobby on June 23
La Crosse Police, Fire urge fireworks safety over holidays
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
Anyone driving around the area can’t help but see the roadside tents selling fireworks of all kinds as the July 4th holiday approaches. The La Crosse Police Department reminds residents that there are only certain kinds that are allowed in
OPINION: Planning to build a pool?
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
I haven’t been to a swimming pool in a long time, but I’ve been hearing a lot about them lately. The city of La Crosse and the La Crosse School District have conducted public meetings and sent out a survey
39-year-old man arrested in La Crosse, facing drug trafficking charge
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
A 39-year-old man arrested in La Crosse on Monday night faces a long list of charges. Star Yang of Chippewa Falls appeared in court Tuesday on seven criminal charges, primarily relating to drug possession. Officers had a warrant for Yang’s
UW’s Dr. Carson on 18 years of mapping the Driftless, ahead of Sparta visit
WIZM · Monroe · High · Impact 54.00
If you’ve spent any time in local coffee shops or boutiques, you know that naming your business after “The Driftless” carries a certain amount of outdoorsy eco-prestige. But, according to UW-Madison geologist Dr. Eric Carson, if that business is across
Mac Kiel on La Crosse’s now closed library, mayor’s district forums, and more TIDs
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
The city of La Crosse has a lot going on right now — from transforming the now-closed library and tearing down the Kmart, to rezoning for housing by the old Shopko at Bridgeview Plaza and establishing new TIDs on the
The Eagle “L” becomes a large new landmark on UW-La Crosse campus
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
At UW-La Crosse, ‘L’ marks a new spot where people are now gathering, to pose for pictures and other get-togethers. The university unveiled a 10-foot high metal version of the school’s “L” logo, containing the profile of an eagle, in
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · La Crosse · High · Impact 53.00
A federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections. It includes provisions that would have required people to show documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote and prevented…
Yankees put Ryan McMahon on injured list with a throat infection and recall Oswaldo Cabrera
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · La Crosse · High · Impact 53.00
The New York Yankees put infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection and recalled utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. New York made the moves Wednesday before wrapping up a three-game series against…
Blue Ox brings Americana, folk back to Eau Claire this weekend
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · Eau Claire · High · Impact 53.00
EAU CLAIRE — The Blue Ox Music Festival comes to Eau Claire this weekend, with acts preparing for performances starting today and wrapping up on Saturday.
Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · La Crosse · High · Impact 53.00
A judge has barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year. Tuesday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts of San Francisco says the…
State Politics
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR celebrates 75 years of state natural areas
WisPolitics
MADISON, Wis. – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares
Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee: Free event calls attention to attacks on reproductive rights in Wisconsin and honors all lives lost since 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade
WisPolitics
Milwaukee, WI – In a continued response to the overturn of Roe V. Wade in 2022, Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee (RJAM) is hosting its 4th annual No Roe, No Rest community event on Saturday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m. This
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Four years after Dobbs, derrick van orden is still working to ban abortion
WisPolitics
Four years after the Supreme Court ripped reproductive rights away from millions of women, Derrick Van Orden has continued the work of further dismantling abortion rights in Congress. Van Orden’s record is clear: he endangered women’s lives by giving politicians
State Senate Democratic Committee: On the fourth anniversary of Dobbs, Senate Democrats commit to enshrining a woman’s right to reproductive care
WisPolitics
MADISON, WI – Today, all 15 Senate Democrats, led by Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, along with Senate candidates Representatives Jenna Jacobson (SD-17) and Robyn Vining (SD-5), Trevor Jung (SD-21), and Charly Ray (SD-25), published an open letter in the CAP
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Releases first wave of 2026 election endorsements
WisPolitics
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today officially released its first wave of candidate endorsements for the 2026 election cycle. The announcement marks the beginning of a historic campaign season where, for the first time in nearly two decades, a pro-conservation,
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Rep. Mark Pocan staff announces Summer 2026 staff office hours
WisPolitics
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that Congressional staff from his office will host office hours throughout June and July. Staff from Pocan’s district office will be available to constituents seeking help with federal agencies or
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Podcast topics
  • Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT, State Patrol officials share behind-the-barrel perspective during major Wisconsin River Bridge project in Columbia County
  • UW-Eau Claire: Blugolds reimagine Eau Claire landmark into district for education and innovation
  • La Crosse Police, Fire urge fireworks safety over holidays
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  • OPINION: Planning to build a pool?
  • 39-year-old man arrested in La Crosse, facing drug trafficking charge
  • UW’s Dr. Carson on 18 years of mapping the Driftless, ahead of Sparta visit
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