Planting pace picks up in Wisconsin

News Planting pace picks up in Wisconsin The planting pace has picked up in Wisconsin.  USDA says only half of one day last week wasn’t suitable for fieldwork, and farmers took advantage of the weather. Forty-four percent of the state’s corn is now planted …

USDA NASS: Wisconsin ag news—crop progress & condition

Wisconsin DMV identifies nearly 6K vehicles with odometer rollback

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminded car buyers on Monday, May 12 to verify vehicle mileage before they buy. Officials say fraud through "odometer rollback," changing …

Southeast Wisconsin weather: Rain chances and fog

It's been another wonderful spring day but actually feeling more like summer inland. Soak up the dry and sunny weather while we have it because changes arrive late tonight and into tomorrow. Another slow-moving area of low pressure is working up from …

Wisconsin Fat Bird Week crowns its champion. See which bulky bird took home the top prize

Spherical White-throated Sparrow took the prize at Wisconsin Fat Bird Week. The contest was organized by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and SOS Save Our Songbirds. A funny, punny event, Wisconsin Fat Bird Week also aimed to help people learn …

Flags to fly at half-staff across Wisconsin on Hmong-Lao Veterans Day

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #260 directing U.S. and Wisconsin flags be flown at half-staff statewide Wednesday, May 14 to mark Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. The observance, established by state law in 2021, commemorates …

Wisconsin lawmakers shoot down governor’s marijuana legalization effort

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature voted to remove medical and adult-use marijuana legalization from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. Marijuana legalization was among more than 600 of Evers’ budget proposals killed by the …

Fried Chicken At Wisconsin Spot Now Ranks With The Best In America

Not many people can resist chicken dipped in batter and fried until crisp and golden, which is why fried chicken is largely considered classic comfort food. It doesn't even matter what sides I have with it, although I prefer mashed potatoes and gravy …

Retiring Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley worked to promote democracy

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley doesn't consider herself a trailblazer, but during her three 10-year terms on the high court, and even before, she has led the way for others to follow. FOX 11's Mark Leland spoke exclusively with …

Wisconsin DNR issues Red Flag warning for 21 counties due to extreme fire conditions

(WLUK) -- The Wisconsin DNR has issued a Red Flag Warning for multiple northern Wisconsin counties for extreme fire danger. Twenty-one counties, including Florence, Forest, Marinette and Oneida counties have a Red Flag Warning for Monday from noon to 9 p.m …