Two-thirds of Wisconsin abnormally dry, according to drought monitor

Two-thirds of Wisconsin abnormally dry, according to drought monitor

LINCOLN, Neb. (Civic Media) – Two-thirds of Wisconsin is considered abnormally dry, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Last week, less than one percent of the state was considered abnormally dry. Hot, dry weather has persisted for over a week in...
Air quality alert issued for most of Wisconsin Wednesday

Air quality alert issued for most of Wisconsin Wednesday

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality alert for unhealthy levels of ozone across much of the state Wednesday. The alert is valid from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and includes all of southern, eastern and...
DNR to waive park, trail fees for Free Fun Weekend June 3-4

DNR to waive park, trail fees for Free Fun Weekend June 3-4

WISCONSIN (Civic Media) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is waiving fees for state park admission, trial passes and fishing licenses for its Free Fun Weekend June 3-4. The free admission is good for anyone, including non-Wisconsin residents. In...
Marsy’s Law upheld by state Supreme Court 6-1

Marsy’s Law upheld by state Supreme Court 6-1

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court released a 6-1 opinion upholding Marsy’s Law Tuesday. Marsy’s Law, which expands certain criminal victim’s rights, was passed by statewide referendum in 2020 and added to the state’s...
Increased penalties for reckless driving, carjacking signed into law

Increased penalties for reckless driving, carjacking signed into law

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – Two bills were signed into law Wednesday that increase penalties for reckless driving and carjacking. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 55 and Senate Bill 76, creating 2023 Wisconsin Act 9 and Act 10. Act 9 doubles penalties...