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Wisconsin judge won’t stop Musk’s $1 million payments to voters

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge today declined to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters in the state at a planned rally days before the closely contested Supreme Court election. The state attorney general, who argues that the offer violates the ...

The Art of Keeping Bees program April 15

Florence, Wis.— The next Outdoor Education program takes place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 in the lower level conference room at the Florence Natural Resource Center building, 628 Forestry Drive.on the corner of U.S. 2 and Highway 101/70. The program will feature Gino Venditti, owner of ...

New study suggests that human recreation affects animal habits

LANSING — The growing number of people using trails on remote Isle Royale National Park is affecting how some wildlife species behave, according to a new study. The park saw a 338% increase in visitors after 2020. The multi-year study used 156 infrared cameras to monitor four types of ...

Wintry mix could knock out power, make roads hazardous

IRON MOUNTAIN — Power outages and tree damage may occur as a winter weather advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. today to 7 p.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service said. The forecast for Iron, Dickinson and Menominee counties calls for ice accumulations up a quarter-inch today and tonight. ...

Federal HHS to lay off 10K workers and close agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of dollars in funds for addiction services and community health centers across the country. Health ...

Trump’s latest auto tariffs explained: What car buyers should know this year

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s 25% tax on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts is likely to drive up prices at a time when many Americans already struggle to afford a new set of wheels. The tariffs will also force car companies to rethink what cars they make and where they ...