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07/04/2025

Independence Day weekend is nearly here! Discover where your community is having its fireworks display.

Independence Day weekend is nearly here! Discover where your community is having its fireworks display.

07/03/2025

The Wisconsin DNR is reminding residents to boat responsibly if they plan to get out on the water for the holiday weekend.

The Wisconsin DNR is reminding residents to boat responsibly if they plan to get out on the water for the holiday weekend.

07/03/2025

With Independence Day celebrations, there are bound to be some people using fireworks at home - Green Bay Metro Fire Department has some safety tips to avoid serious injury this holiday.

Green Bay Metro Fire Department has fireworks safety tips they want you to keep in mind for home fireworks use this holiday.

07/03/2025

The GOP-controlled U.S. House of Representatives approved the “Big Beautiful Bill” by a narrow 218-214 vote - Wisconsin's delegation give their remarks.

The GOP-controlled U.S. House of Representatives approved the “Big Beautiful Bill” by a narrow 218-214 vote - state reps. give their remarks.

07/03/2025

Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council President Bill Lueders discusses the transparency of public officials.

The truth is that public officials, even if they’re well-intentioned, sometimes broadly overstep. Let’s just be grateful that this is the exception and not the rule.

07/03/2025

With the Wisconsin Elections Commission beginning to evaluate commercial e-pollbook vendors, clerks are hoping new options might offer a more sustainable path forward.

Badger Book is the only approved e-pollbook in the state, and it’s designed and maintained by the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

07/03/2025

If the Big Beautiful Bill passes, SNAP benefit cuts in Wisconsin will happen. That’s according to the ED of Feeding Wisconsin.

https://civicmedia.us/news/2025/07/03/snap-benefit-cuts-in-wisconsin

07/03/2025

Rangers rained out during invite. Rafters end the first half of the season strong. The Milwaukee Bucks sign on young talent.

https://civicmedia.us/news/2025/07/03/rangers-rafters-bucks

07/03/2025

Gov. Evers signed the approved state budget into law Thursday morning - the governor and several senators share their thoughts.

Gov. Evers signed the approved state budget into law Thursday morning - the governor and several senators share their thoughts.

07/02/2025

Two nuclear energy bills were signed into law by Governor Tony Evers Wednesday in an effort to advance Wisconsin’s nuclear technology.

Two nuclear energy bills were signed into law by Governor Tony Evers Wednesday in an effort to advance Wisconsin's nuclear technology.

07/02/2025

"Knee high by the 4th of July?"

How Wisconsin farmers are navigating wet fields impacting their crops -- while monitoring changing political crosswinds:

Rural communities adapt to challenges ranging from soggy soil to tariff troubles and the long-term impacts of trade policy