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Wisconsin DHS Launching Program to Offer Free At-Home HIV and STI Testing
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 -- 9:01 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is launching a program to offer free at-home HIV and STI testing.
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Researchers at UW-Madison Uncover New Ways of Treating Childhood Brain Cancer Using Fruit Flies
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 -- 9:00 AM
(Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio) Using fruit flies, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are uncovering a new way to think about treating an aggressive and ...
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DATCP Reflects on 2025 and Looks Ahead to 2026
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 -- 8:01 AM
(Blake Jackson, Wisconsin Ag Connection) As the holiday season offers a moment to reflect and plan ahead, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ...
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New Study Seeks to Determine if There is Widespread Use of Birdshot to Deter Problem Bears in Wisconsin
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 -- 8:00 AM
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) Bear complaints in Wisconsin have been on the rise in recent years, and a new study seeks to pinpoint whether there is widespread ...
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Jackson County Sheriff's Sergeant Charged in a Shooting Incident Enters Plea in Jackson County Court
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 -- 11:01 AM
(WEAU Staff, WEAU) The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant charged in a shooting entered his plea Monday, according to WEAU staff.
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AARP Calls on State Legislators to Fight Fraud and Scams at Cryptocurrency Kiosks
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM
(Wisconsin Radio Network) AARP Wisconsin is calling on legislators to fight fraud and scams at cryptocurrency kiosks across the state.
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Area Banks Warn of Recovery Scams
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 -- 10:01 AM
Five area banks are warning consumers about a growing and particularly harmful fraud trend known as recovery scams, in which criminals target individuals who have already ...
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Former Wisconsin Legislators Support New Bill Limiting Stock Trading by Federal Legislators
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 -- 10:00 AM
(Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio) An effort in Washington to limit how members of Congress engage in stock trading has the backing of a bipartisan mix of former ...
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2025 Statistics for the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 -- 9:01 AM
As 2025 comes to a close, the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter reflects on another successful year of saving lives and helping pets.
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Emerging Technology in Lumber Could Have Implications for Wisconsin's Forestry Industry
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 -- 9:00 AM
(Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio) An emerging technology in lumber could have implications for Wisconsin’s forestry industry.
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Marshfield Drone Retailer and Ag Applicator Comments on New Rules Regarding Drones
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 -- 8:01 AM
(Larry Lee, Brownfield Ag News) A drone retailer and custom ag applicator says new restrictions on foreign-made drones will not ground existing machines but will slow down ...
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Only 13% of State Wetlands Would Fall Under Federal Protection Under Proposed Changes to "Waters of the U.S." Rule
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 -- 8:00 AM
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) Only 13 percent of Wisconsin’s wetlands would fall under federal protection under proposed changes to the “waters of ...
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Bond Set for Man Accused of Setting Fire to a Wisconsin Rapids Home
Monday, December 29th, 2025 -- 2:00 PM
(Heather Poltrock, WSAW) Bond has been set at $1 million for the man accused of setting fire to a Wisconsin Rapids home in September.
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Three Arrested for Drug Charges in Black River Falls
Monday, December 29th, 2025 -- 1:01 PM
(WEAU Staff, WEAU) Three people are in custody on suspicion of drug related offenses in Jackson County, according to WEAU staff.
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Sign Up for The Highground Veterans Memorial’s Winter Veterans Retreat; Registration Due this Wednesday
Monday, December 29th, 2025 -- 1:00 PM
Shake the winter blues and discover a new appreciation for winter in the company of fellow veterans at The Highground’s Winter Veterans Retreat scheduled for January 16-...
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