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Wisconsin’s financial report shows record $4.5B budget surplus

Gov. Tony Evers has announced that Wisconsin’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which is published by the Department of Administration, recorded a $4.5 billion positive balance in the state’s general fund at the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year. In addition to the general fund, the ...

Reviewing some of Michigan’s top climate, environmental issues in 2024

From continued strides in transitioning to clean energy, threats of environmental contamination and continued efforts to address health concerns stemming from pollution, 2024 brought a bevy of environmental stories within the state. With many of the events of this year set to echo into ...

Evers names new Wisconsin DNR secretary

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has finally picked a new leader for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The governor announced Monday that he has appointed Karen Hyun as the agency’s secretary. Hyun has worked as chief of staff of the National Oceanic and ...

Funerals set for teacher, student killed in Wisconsin shooting

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Funerals have been set for the student and teacher who were shot and killed by a 15-year-old at a religious school in Wisconsin, while police on Thursday pursued their investigation into the motive. Abundant Life Christian School student Rubi Patricia Vergara, 14, of ...

Wisconsin school shooter had 2 handguns, used 1

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin brought two guns to the school and was in contact with a man in California whom authorities say was planning to attack a government building, according to authorities and court documents ...

Wisconsin updates road forecasts

Winter drivers in Wisconsin are getting an update to their road forecasts. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced changes to the state’s 511 website, specifically a new set of road condition categories. “We continually look for ways to enhance our 511 ...