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USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment

As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will resume accepting applications for...

408K Claims For Child Tax Rebate Filed So Far

The state of Wisconsin reports it has received more than 408-thousand claims for the state's new 100-dollar child tax rebate. The Department of Revenue has been accepting applications for three weeks....

Food Projects Receive Buy Local, Buy WI Grants

Six food projects are the latest recipients of Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grants administered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The grants are intended to provid...

Wisconsin FFA Foundation Awards 2018 Chapter Grants

The Wisconsin FFA Foundation has announced the winners of the 2018 chapter grants, which encourage Wisconsin FFA chapters to develop individual and cooperative activities that will enhance their commu...

Brown County Names New Airport Director

Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is announcing today that Marty Piette, A.A.E., has been nominated to become the new Airport Director at Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport. ...

Wisconsin Veterans Encouraged to Apply for Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Hogs for Heroes

Hogs for Heroes, a Wisconsin based charity, is now accepting applications from injured Wisconsin veteran riders to receive the gift of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Having returned five Veteran riders...

FSA County Committee Nominations Give Farmers a Voice in their Community

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages America's farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committee. USDA's Farm Ser...

Kenosha Police Investigating Death In House Fire As Homicide

Kenosha police say they are investigating the death of a person found in a house fire as a homicide. Authorities found the body of a deceased person in the home after a fire was extinguished Tuesday m...

Algae Blooms Closing Madison Beaches

It's still very early in the season, but at least five swimming areas have been closed by algae blooms in Madison. A spokesperson for the Clean Lakes Alliance blames excessive heat, calm winds and a l...

U-W Regents Approve Student Fee, Room-And-Board Cost Increases

The University of Wisconsin System regents have approved a budget that will raise student fees as well as room-and-board costs. The regents voted to approve the system's 2018-19 budget today (Friday) ...