Northern Lights may be visible near Illinois-Wisconsin border tonight

CBS News Chicago Live A strong geomagnetic storm means the Northern Lights could be visible north of Chicago near the Illinois-Wisconsin border and in parts of Michigan Wednesday night. The viewing line for the aurora borealis is expected to be as far …

Local athletes find success at Wisconsin Valley Conference Indoor Meet

Wausau Pilot & Review STEVENS POINT – The D.C. Everest boys and girls teams each finished third at the 2025 Wisconsin Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Invitational on Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Stevens Point won …

Large black bear spotted in western Wisconsin city, officers provide warnings

OSSEO, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers in western Wisconsin are warning residents in Osseo about a larger black bear that has been spotted recently, and have provided tips on what to do for anyone who may cross paths with it. The Osseo Police Department posted on …

Wisconsin native, Duke freshman Kon Knueppel to take the 1-and-done route to the NBA draft

Duke’s Kon Knueppel is heading to the NBA after one college season. What You Need To Know Duke’s Kon Knueppel is heading to the NBA after one college season The 6-foot-7, 217-pound wing announced his decision Wednesday after a season that included him …

Wisconsin and Great Lakes research could suffer under proposed cuts to NOAA

By Danielle Kaeding– Wisconsin Public Radio Climate, weather and water-related research in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes would take a hit under the Trump administration’s proposal to slash funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or …

Does remote work by state employees help or hurt Wisconsin taxpayers?

The working habits of thousands of state employees have become a topic of fierce contention in the Capitol, with lawmakers crossing swords over whether those workers should be required to be in a physical office five days a week.  A move toward remote or …

Wisconsin, Great Lakes research could suffer under proposed NOAA cuts

Climate, weather and water-related research in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes would take a hit under the Trump administration’s proposal to slash funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. Media outlets have reported on …

Wisconsin Heights Board Members Talk to Local Lawmakers About Concerns

McMahon: Welcomes new employees to its Wisconsin and Indiana locations

NEENAH, Wis. (April 16, 2025) — McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering, architectural and consulting firm, announces the hiring of Brian Bending as a senior public safety specialist, Gabe Sleight as a land survey technician and Mario Zerngast as …

State of the Arts: Wisconsin Humanities Loses Funding

On today’s show, we’re continuing our April theme of highlighting the role of the arts in times of political turmoil. As federal cuts to arts and culture programs are hitting local organizations hard, host Ali Muldrow speaks with Jessica Becker and Jen …