MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM TO CHANGE ITS NAME WHEN MOVED TO NEW FACILITY
The Milwaukee Public Museum is not only getting a new home, but a new name as well. The museum announced Tuesday that it will be known as the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin when it opens its new location in early 2027. The new museum building that's under construction is a short walk from its current downtown...
May 08, 2025
DNR SUSPENDS BURN PERMITS DUE TO UPCOMING DRY SPELL
Dry weather means heightened wildlife risk in much of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday that burn permits are suspended in 30 Wisconsin counties. A long-range forecast shows no precipitation for much of the state. Add low humidity and variable winds to the equation, and the fire...
May 08, 2025
LAWMAKER SAYS FARMERS SHOULD SUPPORT "LEMON LAW" AG EQUIPMENT BILL
Farmers need to make their voices heard on agricultural equipment "lemon law" legislation. That from state Representative and farmer Travis Tranel of Cuba City, after no one testified on the bill during a public hearing at the Capitol this week. Tranel said although farmers are busy right now with spring plan...
May 08, 2025
BIPARTISAN ILL CREATES NEW LICENSE FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES
At the Capitol, a bipartisan win for Wisconsin nurses and patients. A bill would allow the state's Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to care for patients without partnering with a doctor. State Senator Pat Testin of Stevens Point said it's the result of productive conversations with the various stakeholders along wit...
May 08, 2025
REAL I.D. REPEAL
Real I-D just went into effect and already a Michigan state representative wants to repeal it in the state. State Representative James DeSana says REAL I.D. violates our constitutional rights. He says it violates the tenth amendment , which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states. He says ...
May 08, 2025