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

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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
Galesville woman convicted of causing severe burns to toddler while running unlicensed daycare
WIZM · Trempealeau · High · Impact 54.00
A child abuse case in Trempealeau County court has led to a guilty verdict against a daycare provider from Galesville. Maegan Valley was convicted after a two-day trial this week, on charges of child abuse causing harm, and neglecting a
Billings applauds La Crosse County data center pause, but state or federal action needs to happen
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
A recent push to pause large-scale AI data center development in western Wisconsin is gaining traction, drawing support from state leadership and local officials. Wisconsin state Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) released a statement celebrating La Crosse County’s recent decision
RFP process for former north side La Crosse library moves forward
WIZM · La Crosse · High · Impact 54.00
The assessed value of the former north side library building in La Crosse is ?,000, according to the Request for Proposal (RFP) document approved Wednesday at city hall. The Economic and Community Development Commission (ECDC) met to go over the
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
06/25/2026 death notices
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram · Trempealeau · High · Impact 53.00
LEWIS, Donald, 75, of Pleasantville, died June 21, 2026, in Pigeon Falls.
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.
Dianne Hesselbein: Wisconsin could enshrine the right to choose for good
WisPolitics · Wisconsin (statewide) · Medium · Impact 37.00
When Democrats win legislative majorities, we will enshrine the will of the majority in our state constitution. We will pass the right to reproductive healthcare in both chambers, in two concurrent Legislatures, and when we do, the residents of our
State Politics
Dianne Hesselbein: Wisconsin could enshrine the right to choose for good
WisPolitics
When Democrats win legislative majorities, we will enshrine the will of the majority in our state constitution. We will pass the right to reproductive healthcare in both chambers, in two concurrent Legislatures, and when we do, the residents of our
John Kroll and Alex Joers: Wisconsin Legislature needs to address the childcare crisis
WisPolitics
While Father’s Day is still fresh in our memories, dads across our state are reflecting on the highlights of being parents. We were showered with praise, handmade cards, a cherished meal and heartfelt gifts. But often we forget to thank
Dems say they will repeal 1849 abortion law, expand reproductive rights with trifecta
WisPolitics
AG Josh Kaul said despite the state Supreme Court’s ruling in July 2025 that an 1849 state law that had been interpreted as banning abortion could not be enforced, a new state law could be passed that puts an abortion
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
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  • 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
  • Galesville woman convicted of causing severe burns to toddler while running unlicensed daycare
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  • Billings applauds La Crosse County data center pause, but state or federal action needs to happen
  • RFP process for former north side La Crosse library moves forward
  • La Crosse Police, Fire urge fireworks safety over holidays
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