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Two music lovers head to Eaux Claires festival for the first time Aug 04, 2026

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Eaux Claires, the music festival, returned to Wisconsin after an eight-year hiatus. Organizers, including Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon, pulled together national artists, some with deep ties to the Chippewa Valley.

MMSD accelerates efforts to absorb more stormwater after August 2025 floods Aug 03, 2026

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Almost one year after the devastating August 2025 floods, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District outlines what it’s doing to prevent flooding when future storms hit.

A Madison office focused on police accountability is investigating Corey Ruiz's death Jul 30, 2026

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There’s a city office in Madison responsible for investigating and monitoring the local police department. It's looking into the July police shooting of Corey Ruiz.

Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor debate in Milwaukee Jul 29, 2026

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Candidates discussed Gov. Evers' failed tax relief deal, data centers, policing, school vouchers and more.

'I cannot stress just how devastating': Tornado rips through Wisconsin's Fox Cities Jul 29, 2026

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A severe tornado ripped through the Fox Cities region of Wisconsin on Monday. Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson details the destruction.

Wisconsin ranks 8th in the nation for 2026 State of the States Report Jul 24, 2026

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But despite its high ranking, downward trends in some categories could see Wisconsin lose its place in the top ten.

Milwaukee man creates app to track air quality following wildfire smoke Jul 24, 2026

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Canadian wildfire smoke led to days of terrible air quality in Milwaukee in July. A local man created an app that helps folks understand wildfire smoke where they live.

What Wisconsin voters should know ahead of the Aug. 11 partisan primary Jul 23, 2026

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Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe explains how the partisan primary works, how to vote absentee, voter ID requirements and election security.

Wisconsin doctor shares what to know about cyclospora Jul 23, 2026

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As of July 22, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 105 cases cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called cyclospora.

Public input important to Veterans Park lagoon restoration Jul 22, 2026

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The lagoon near the city’s lakefront is looking a bit desolate, and its water is unhealthy. But Milwaukee County Parks intends to change that, and wants to know what the public would like to see.

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