Wisconsin lawmakers propose ban on hemp-derived THC

New bill would ban some hemp products MADISON (WKOW) -- Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have proposed a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products, arguing the state needs to close what they describe as a "dangerous loophole." The bill has sparked...

Wisconsin students experience hands-on demonstrations at construction career fair

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Students from across south-central Wisconsin gained insight into trade jobs that could be open to them after graduation on Thursday. At the career fair in Janesville, students learned what the construction industry has to...

Concept Labs Plans Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Production Operations

Related Research Personal care product manufacturer Concept Labs has established operations in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The project will include the consolidation of four facilities into one building, located at 10550 86th Ave. in LakeView...

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Jodi Jean Amble joins WHEDA as Director of Marketing & Communications

MADISON , Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has appointed Jodi Jean Amble as the new Director of Marketing & Communications. In this role, Amble will lead marketing strategies and communications campaigns to...

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Supports Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer issued a statement in support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 – legislation passed by the US House of Representatives to extend government...

Dentists express concern after major dental insurer purchases Wisconsin dental practice

(WLUK) -- Dentists from across the state are expressing concerns after a major dental insurance company acquired a Wisconsin-based dental company with more than two dozen locations. Cherry Tree Dental has 25 locations statewide, including in Green...

“It’s not going to be comfortable”: Milwaukee’s new Office of Community Wellness and Safety head meets with the public

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is the message from Milwaukee’s newest Director of the Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety (OCWS). Members of the community head that message directly from Adam Procell...

UpNorthNews’ ultimate 2025 Wisconsin fall guide

This story first appeared in the UpNorthNews daily newsletter. Sign up for our newsletter here. Fall in Wisconsin cannot be beat. We’ve got it all: leaves changing color, corn mazes, harvest festivals, and more. One of my favorite fall activities...

Women charged in $118K heist at Milwaukee armored truck facility

THEFT OCCURRED. ON THURSDAY, INVESTIGATORS ISSUED AN ARREST WARRANT FOR THIS WOMAN, LATOYA WATKINS, FOR WHAT THEY SAY HAPPENED HERE AT THE MILWAUKEE LOOMIS LOCATION BACK IN AUGUST 2023. NEWLY FILED COURT DOCUMENTS SAY WATKINS SHOWED UP TO THE...

Wisconsin’s youth prisons are in full compliance with court-ordered reforms

For the first time since 2017, Wisconsin’s troubled youth prisons are fully compliant with 50 court-ordered reforms aimed at improving how staff treat young inmates. The latest report from a court-appointed monitor charged with visiting the...

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance location to open in South Milwaukee for flood victims

South Milwaukee residents impacted by August's historic flooding will soon be able to receive in-person help from Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Survivor Assistance teams.Disaster Survivor Assistance teams provide survivors with the...

Wisconsin school funding formula draws calls for action in Superior

SUPERIOR — If she could fix one thing in her job as a state legislator, Rep. Angela Stroud, D-Ashland, would pick public school funding. “Because it touches us all,” Stroud, who represents Assembly District 73, said during a town hall meeting...

Milwaukee With Kids weekend guide: Oktoberfests, hikes and spooky fun

Every week, Milwaukee With Kids answers a simple question for families across the area: What are we going to do this weekend? From indoor activities to outdoor adventures, we’ve got you covered. For the full weekend list, make sure to visit the...

Gov. Evers highlights energy assistance in Western Wisconsin visit as federal shutdown ongoing

Governor Tony Evers visited Pigeon Falls on Thursday afternoon to learn more about the work of Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council's weatherization facility. PIGEON FALLS (WQOW) - Governor Tony Evers visited Pigeon Falls on Thursday...

Wisconsin Democrats want to say ‘Bye Bye Baby’ to unfair-ticket selling practices

Taylor Swift performs at Soldier Field in Chicago on The Eras Tour on June 5, 2023 (Photo by Baylor Spears/Wisconsin Examiner) Ahead of Taylor Swift’s latest album being released Friday, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) is proposing that Wisconsin...

The Associated Bank way: where customers lead, we follow

Andrew Harmening, President & CEO, Associated Bank Banking has changed dramatically over the past decade, but at Associated Bank, one principle remains constant: the customer is the North Star. Every decision, every innovation, begins with...

Wisconsin soybean farmers feeling the effects as international trade tensions continue

MONDOVI, Wis. (WXOW) – Wisconsin soybean farmers are feeling the effects of international trade tensions as tariff reactions impact their industry. With soybeans contributing $1 billion to Wisconsin's economy, the stakes are high. Sixty-six...

Wisconsin DNR hosting public hearing for Gilbert Farms proposed expansion

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - People in Sturgeon Bay are concerned over the possible expansion of a family-owned business. Gilbert Farms requested a permit to turn the dairy farm into a concentrated animal feeding operation, or CAFO (pronounced...

The End of American Motors Corporation, Episode 6: The Last Independent Automaker

We have reached the sixth and final episode of our series. By 1983, things were looking great for American Motors and its French partner, Renault. But soon it would all unravel... The Last Independent Automaker is a six-part documentary series,...

Wisconsin moves to bring PFAS limits in line with contested federal standards

Environmental advocates are urging state regulators to bring Wisconsin’s PFAS standards in line with federal drinking water standards despite an ongoing legal challenge to the federal rules. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources held a...