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When floodwaters threatened two Wisconsin communities, neighbors showed up by the dozens to fill sandbags and protect homes. New London and Nichols turned emergency alerts into opportunities for communities to unite.
After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.
Thirty high school seniors across western Wisconsin will receive $500 each for demonstrating kindness in their communities. The scholarships reward students who make positive impacts through their actions and character.
When a secretive tech company tried to build a massive data center in Menomonie, Wisconsin, residents fought back and won. Now they've created a toolkit to help other communities do the same.
Operation HELP has kept hundreds of families housed and employed by covering emergency rent and utilities in St. Croix County. Now the all-volunteer organization just won Non-Profit of the Year for transforming crisis into stability.
As data centers spread across Wisconsin, they're creating thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of long-term careers in small towns and cities. The tech boom is transforming local economies, especially in rural areas where every new job makes a real difference.
A nonprofit in Wisconsin is planting colorful flowers in sidewalk cracks to shine a light on LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. The creative campaign offers hope while connecting communities to real solutions.
When an EF-3 tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, a local radio station and hardware store teamed up to raise over $46,000 in a single day. The community showed up in droves, some waiting over an hour just to donate.
For 12 years, Wisconsin's Blue Ox Music Festival has brought musicians and fans together for a three-day celebration that feels more like a family reunion than a concert. The intimate festival in Eau Claire proves that keeping things community-focused can still attract world-class talent.
A Lutheran congregation in Wisconsin shows that communities can hold space for people with different beliefs while staying committed to inclusion. Their "Reconciling in Christ" certification welcomes LGBTQ+ families alongside members still wrestling with acceptance.
After waiting 25 years to donate blood again, a military veteran finally got his chance and now gives yearly. The American Red Cross honored him and other community heroes at their 47th annual celebration in Wisconsin.
Alliant Energy just submitted plans for a 277-megawatt wind farm in central Wisconsin that would become the state's most powerful clean energy site. After five years of planning with local landowners, the Columbia Wind project could bring 150 jobs and $100 million in tax revenue to the community.
Wisconsin is inviting everyday people to become community scientists and help protect the state's rarest plants and animals. No experience needed—just a willingness to explore nature and make a difference.
Wisconsin just completed its main highway charging network and is now investing $40 million to bring fast-charging stations to smaller communities. Businesses near highway exits can apply for grants covering up to 80% of installation costs.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
The WPS Foundation is opening applications for technical college scholarships worth $25,000, helping Wisconsin high school seniors launch careers in skilled trades. Since 1964, the foundation has invested over $6 million in student futures.
First responders in rural Wisconsin are mastering life-saving techniques for one of farming's deadliest scenarios. Barneveld and Brigham emergency teams recently completed specialized training to free people trapped in farm equipment.
Volunteers in western Wisconsin spent Wednesday night counting every person experiencing homelessness, and the data they gathered is already creating real solutions. Their last count revealed gaps that led to a new daytime resource center opening its doors.
When a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, a local church didn't wait for help to arrive. Within days, 120 volunteers showed up ready to rebuild their neighbors' lives.
Rental car locations in Wisconsin are solving two problems at once by opening their electric vehicle charging stations to the public. Now anyone can charge up in Appleton and Madison, not just customers renting cars.
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