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12/12/2025

Wind chills will range from 15 to 35 below this weekend. The coldest wind chills will be on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Dress in layers and make sure pets have a warm place to stay.

12/12/2025

Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect on Sunday, Dec. 14 for the northern half of the state. WisDOT designates the regions as Zone 1 and Zone 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered state and federal highways north of US 10.

The frozen road law allows vehicles hauling abrasives or salt for highway winter maintenance and certain forest products to carry more weight. The seasonal weight restriction program is one way to protect Wisconsin’s investments in roads.

A frozen road declaration will be made in other areas of the state when conditions warrant. Learn more: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/news-rel/121225-frozenzone1-2.aspx

12/12/2025

https://www.wrn.com/dhs-reiterates-recommendations-for-newborn-hepatitis-b-vaccinations/

Despite a change from a federal advisory panel, Wisconsin health officials recommend all newborns should be vaccinated against hepatitis B. “DHS continues to recommend that all newborns receive the Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, and then go on to complete the standard three dose ser...

12/12/2025

A cold weather advisory will be in effect for most of the state as arctic air moves in this weekend.🥶

During these bitter cold temperatures:
🧣 Cover exposed skin when outdoors
⏱️ Limit time outdoors
🐶 Bring pets indoors
✅ Dress in layers to stay warm

12/12/2025

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Jurors selected for Judge Dugan trial to start Monday (MILWAUKEE) A jury is seated for the federal court trial of a Milwaukee County judge beginning Monday. Nine men and five women will hear the case against Judge Hannah Duggan, who’s accused of assisting an undocumented immigrant elude ICE agents...

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn sits down with the new head of Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness and Safety to talk about where he came from, how he got here and what he plans to do in this new role. 🎧️📺️️️️⬇️

12/11/2025

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Police officer and driver shot, injured in gunfire exchange during traffic stop (SUPERIOR) A police officer was shot and injured during a traffic stop in Superior early Sunday morning. The driver got out of the stopped vehicle, firing at and striking the officer near Superior Middle School. That off...

12/11/2025

Wisconsin DHS response to CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices change to hepatitis B vaccine recommendation.

In public health, we continually review high-quality research and data to ensure our recommendations are based on up-to-date evidence. That’s why DHS continues to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine at birth and today issued guidance to Wisconsin health care providers affirming the recommendation. Get details: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/121125.htm

12/11/2025

MADISON, Wis--A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit filed by former Grand Chute Town Board member Ron Wolff agai...

12/11/2025

The results of this week’s vote to unionize by nearly 1,800 nurses at the four UnityPoint hospitals in metro Des Moines are still unclear. Over the past three days, 871 nurses voted for the union, while 666 voted against it, but the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which is leading unioniza...

12/11/2025

Wisconsin Loses Conservation Legend George E. Meyer A Conservation Giant Who Shaped Wisconsin’s Natural-Resource Legacy