Wisconsin City Just Opened Nearly All Its Streets To ATVs And UTVs Wisconsin Rapids is opening nearly all city streets to ATVs and UTVs, making side-by-sides much more useful. RideApart · Sep 25
Wisconsin university campus closed after 60 years; its 76-acre site could become 670 homes The Waukesha County Board has approved the sale of the former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha campus. This property, covering 76 acres, is to be redeveloped into a residential neighbourhood. The plan includes offering approximately 670 homes, consisting of single-family and multifamily units. Local officials estimate the project will significantly… The Times of India · Sep 24
Trump Supporter Says She Cannot Find Farm Workers After Backing Deportations, Telling $20-An-Hour Applicant 'Get Bent' Wisconsin dairy farmer Abby Swan says she is milking 300 cows largely alone while facing an acute labour shortage, rising costs and online criticism over her political views. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
Forty Acre Bog: Floating forest drifts toward bridge; locals nudge it back by boat A large floating forest on Wisconsin's Chippewa Flowage drifts unpredictably. This unique ecological zone, formed after a 1923 flood, shelters diverse plant and animal species. Locals regularly gather in large numbers to push the bog away from a vital bridge. The Forty Acre Bog, covered in mature tamarack trees, acts… The Times of India · Sep 23
Measles outbreak: World’s most contagious virus hits major US airport in Philadelphia and Wisconsin, with hundreds of cases reported in Pennsylvania Measles outbreak in US: In the United States, the measles outbreak has sparked concerns with new cases being reported at New Philadelphia airport and Wisconsin. Wisconsin has reported cases in Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Marathon and Vernon counties since August. On the other hand, hundreds of measles cases were reported in… The Economic Times · Sep 23
1897 Wisconsin jail museum saved from demolition after last-minute preservation push Wisconsin officials were set to demolish an 1897 jail museum for about $259,000, but a last-minute preservation push changed the timeline. After a lengthy public session in Neillsville, the Clark County Board voted 26 to 1 to delay the demolition decision for three months, giving preservation advocates more time to… The Times of India · Sep 22
Ohio leads states in number of local ballot measures on data centers for 2026 Voters in eight states—Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, California, Michigan, Nevada, and Florida—will decide on 38 data center-related ballot measures in 2026. The ballot measures span 35 jurisdictions in 30 counties. Ballotpedia · Sep 21
Elon Musk is keeping his spending in Texas Senate race low-profile, and Republicans want him to keep it that way Democrats wants Elon to bring it on. We Got This Covered · Sep 21
Family farmed Wisconsin land for 179 years; now bulldozers make way for homes A Wisconsin family farmed the same West Bend land since 1847, with George Muth the fifth generation to work the fields. On 18 September 2026, bulldozers demolished the old barn as the site, at Paradise Drive and River Road, was cleared for a new housing development. The project is expected… The Times of India · Sep 21
Wisconsin farmer turns vintage trailer into Airbnb; income beats livestock sales As farming challenges mount, many farmers are finding solace in agritourism. Brit Thompson has successfully transformed her Airstream trailer into a popular Airbnb rental, highlighting the trend's potential for financial stability. By tapping into agritourism, families can secure additional revenue streams, maintain ownership of their land, and engage in diversification… The Times of India · Sep 17
Wisconsin's secretary of state election this year is the first in 40 years without an incumbent on the ballot JoCasta Zamarripa (D), Jay Schroeder (R), and Pete Karas (G) are running in the general election for Wisconsin secretary of state on Nov. 3. Incumbent Sarah Godlewski (D) is running for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin Examiner, this is the first time in more than 40 years… Ballotpedia · Sep 17
Mail-in disaster averted as Trump in angry froth after court defeat Election officials continue push to assure Americans mail ballots are safe after supreme court rules against president The Guardian - US · Sep 15
Lafayette County, Where Only 60 Percent of Toddlers Had an MMR Dose, Now Leads Wisconsin's Measles Outbreak Lafayette County now has the most confirmed cases in southwest Wisconsin's measles outbreak as Iowa County holds at 62. What families should check now. Medical Daily · Sep 15
After years of drainage efforts for farming, Wisconsin family’s 2,000 acres are now protected A nearly 2,000-acre former farm along Wisconsin’s Sugar River is now permanently protected after years of drainage efforts and a tax dispute. Groundswell Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited bought the property, which includes wetlands, floodplain forests and prairies. The land will become part of the Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area and remain… The Times of India · Sep 15
Medical Daily · Sep 14 Wisconsin Measles Total Reaches 163 as Wastewater in All Three Outbreak Counties Confirms the Virus Keeps Circulating Wisconsin reports 163 measles cases for 2026, with wastewater detections in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties. What families in the outbreak area should check.
The Economic Times · Sep 14 7th grader writes goal of becoming a world record holder, achieves it months later by catching giant fish Arizona student Madilyn Davis completed an unusual pair of summer goals she had written down in sixth grade: petting a capybara and becoming a world record holder. After checking off the first goal at a petting zoo, Madilyn caught a giant muskie while fishing with her father in Wisconsin. The…
The Independent UK · Sep 13 ‘We are going down’: Congressman reveals terrifying escape from sinking plane A Republican congressman from Wisconsin says he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Republican Congressman rescued from Wisconsin lake after aircraft emergency IN FULL
The Times of India · Sep 13 US Republican governor candidate escapes plane crash, swims to safety after emergency lake landing Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and US Congressman Tom Tiffany escaped with minor injuries after the small plane he was travelling in lost power and made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau on Saturday night.
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany in hospital after plane forced to make emergency landing on lake Tom Tiffany is recovering in hospital and says the light aircraft lost power as it approached Wausau Downtown Airport
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Wisconsin Nurse Faces 15 Years in Prison After Allegedly Removing Oxygen Because 'Death Paperwork' Was Easier Wisconsin nurse Beth Holtz faces a patient-abuse charge after allegedly removing a hospice patient's oxygen for about 90 minutes, according to a criminal complaint
Ballotpedia · Sep 11 Weekly Brew: September 11, 2026 Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of September 7 - September 11.
The Times of India · Sep 10 Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands Could Become a National Park Under New Proposal On the southern shore of Lake Superior, a scattered archipelago of 21 islands rises from the cold, clear water, crowned with pine forests, sandstone cliffs and historic lighthouses. Since 1970, these Apostle Islands have been protected as a national lakeshore, managed by the National Park Service to balance conservation, recreation…
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Berry mix sold at Walmart is recalled in 16 states over E. coli risk Walmart shoppers are urged to check their freezers after a recall expanded to include a frozen berry mix sold in 16 states. Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. has recalled a lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend due to potential E. coli O145 contamination. E. coli…
Capital & Main · Sep 9 Wisconsin GOP Candidate Is Exploiting the Data Center Backlash to Hit Solar, Wind Gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany flipped on data centers, outflanked his Democratic rival and tied the issue to renewable projects he has opposed for years.