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Wisconsin DMV has new online knowledge test for teen drivers

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles now offers students ages 15-17 the opportunity to take DMV’s knowledge test from the convenience of their home with parent or guardian supervision. The knowledge test is a two-part exam that covers rules ...

Musk group offers $100 to voters ahead of election

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition in opposition to “activist judges,” a move that comes two weeks before the state’s Supreme Court election and after the political action committee made a similar proposal ...

Soo Locks open today, four days earlier than usual

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Great Lakes will see some earlier shipping activity this year as the Soo Locks will open earlier than normal when the Poe Lock opens for the season at 8 a.m. Eastern time today. Normally, the Soo Locks close for the winter months on Jan. 15 and open March 25 for ...

Wisconsin voters cast court ballots under national spotlight

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters began casting ballots Tuesday in a state Supreme Court election that has become a proxy for the nation's political battles while attracting a massive amount of spending, led by groups affiliated with Elon Musk and other billionaires. Voters at the polls ...

UW-Green Bay designated as a ‘Research College and University’

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was recently named a “Research College and University” by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, one of 216 institutions nationwide to be honored with the designation. Of the six Wisconsin institutions ...