Portion of WIS 80 in Grant County closed due to utility emergency
Wisconsin Department of Transportation sent notice at 1:26 p.m. that all lanes in both directions in Grant County are blocked until further notice.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Wisconsin Seeks Federal Grant To Start Madison Train Service
Hiawatha West would connect Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, cost at least $215 million.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
UW Badgers softball team does Wisconsin proud | Daniel Grant
I want to celebrate the strong season from the UW Badgers women’s softball team.
May 12, 2026Open source
26-year-old woman, 63-year-old man killed in separate Grant County crashes
They were the third and fourth people to die in crashes in the Grant County this year.
May 11, 2026Open source
Grant County deputies respond to 2 deadly crashes over the weekend
Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported two deadly crashes from over the weekend on Monday.
May 11, 2026Open source
We Energies Foundation providing largest donation to help police, fire, EMS agencies through its grant program
The We Energies Foundation is providing its largest donation to help police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies through its Rewarding Respon...
May 8, 2026Open source
Devil’s Lake expansion highlights imminent loss of Knowles-Nelson funding
Less than two months remain until the expiration of Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant program, risking land conservation efforts.
May 7, 2026Open source
Underdog Pet Rescue and Vet Services receives another grant from PetSmart Charities
After receiving a $40,000 grant from PetSmart Charities back in March, Underdog Pet Rescue and Vet Services have received another grant from the charity.
May 6, 2026Open source
So Many Needs, So Few ARPA Dollars Left to Spend
A divided council can't decide how to spend remaining federal grant funds.
May 6, 2026Open source
Packers Award Girls Flag Grants to 20 Wisconsin High Schools
$100,000 distributed to help establish Wisconsin high school girls flag football programs; Grant program for 2026 now open for applications
May 5, 2026Open source
SW Wisconsin community plans live music, fireworks event
HAZEL GREEN, Wis. – A southwest Wisconsin community celebrates America with an event combining live music and fireworks later this month.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Elections Commission grants ballot access to 7th CD candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday approved the ballot access signatures for the final four candidates in this year's elections.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
The Wisconsin teacher who built America's first kindergarten in 1856
Did you know: Wisconsin had the nation's first official kindergarten? Margarethe Schur, a German immigrant, founded the first kindergarten in Watertown back...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Judge temporarily blocks Milwaukee ordinance that limits food trucks hours
A judge has granted an emergency order that temporarily blocks a Milwaukee ordinance that would have limited food truck hours in parts of the city.
May 8, 2026Open source
Milwaukee food truck curfew temporarily blocked by judge's ruling
Milwaukee's 10 p.m. food truck curfew is on hold until at least June 10 after a judge granted a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit filed by a truck owner.
May 8, 2026Open source
Crystal Apple Award: La Follette High School teacher creates sense of belonging for immigrant students
LaFollette High School bilingual resource teacher, Shannon Longworth, receives Crystal Apple Award.
May 7, 2026Open source
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The Belmont softball team will be seeking a little déjà vu this weekend in Madison.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Conservative nonprofit files lawsuit seeking to scrap state testing standards
The Institute for Reforming Government is suing the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction alleging that it violated open meetings law.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Democrats and advocates call for state birth control protections
State laws are necessary to protect Wisconsinites from the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, Wisconsin lawmakers warned.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
New World Screwworm Heading North, Wisconsin Experts Warn
Flesh-eating fly has been confirmed in Texas cattle, posing a risk to other mammals.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Newly Listed Homes in Verona, WI — Updated Jun. 10, 2026
A look at the newest homes for sale in Verona, WI. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission met Tuesday to adjudicate more than a dozen challenges to the nominating signatures of candidates for the Legislature, U.S...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Why NFL, Packers are battling with Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
A decades-old law that the Packers say is crucial to their survival has become the center of debate for Wisconsin
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Department of Health Services tracking high levels of tick activity
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to track high levels of tick activity during peak tick season.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Downed power lines, road closures in Dodge County following storm damage
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is responding to damage throughout Dodge County due to a severe storm that rolled across southern Wisconsin Wednesday aft...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Public Service prepares for severe weather outages
With strong storms already rolling through, Wisconsin Public Service says crews are ready to respond to any outages and damage.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Department of Health Services tracking high levels of tick activity
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to track high levels of tick activity during peak tick season.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Downed power lines, road closures in Dodge County following storm damage
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is responding to damage throughout Dodge County due to a severe storm that rolled across southern Wisconsin Wednesday aft...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Blue River is in Grant County, Wisconsin.
Region: Southern Wisconsin
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53518
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Local Sports
The Belmont softball team will be seeking a little déjà vu this weekend in Madison.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
SW Wisconsin community plans live music, fireworks event
HAZEL GREEN, Wis. – A southwest Wisconsin community celebrates America with an event combining live music and fireworks later this month.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Elections Commission grants ballot access to 7th CD candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday approved the ballot access signatures for the final four candidates in this year's elections.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Conservative nonprofit files lawsuit seeking to scrap state testing standards
The Institute for Reforming Government is suing the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction alleging that it violated open meetings law.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Democrats and advocates call for state birth control protections
State laws are necessary to protect Wisconsinites from the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, Wisconsin lawmakers warned.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
New World Screwworm Heading North, Wisconsin Experts Warn
Flesh-eating fly has been confirmed in Texas cattle, posing a risk to other mammals.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Newly Listed Homes in Verona, WI — Updated Jun. 10, 2026
A look at the newest homes for sale in Verona, WI. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission met Tuesday to adjudicate more than a dozen challenges to the nominating signatures of candidates for the Legislature, U.S...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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