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Two cousins from Wisconsin who had never met discovered they were neighbors in Florida when one spotted the other on a local news broadcast. Their chance reunion led to a friendship that lasted over a decade.
A bright red phone in a public plaza invites strangers to share good news and hidden struggles, creating viral moments of connection. One man's tearful announcement that his dad is cancer-free has touched over 6 million people.
Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin facility that bred beagles for laboratory experiments, is closing its doors for good. The remaining dogs will soon find loving homes instead of research cages.
Feeling overwhelmed by climate doom? These curated resources prove that solutions are happening right now, and hope is a powerful tool for action.
Wisconsin became the first state where major utilities committed to union labor for renewable energy projects, creating thousands of good-paying jobs. Now, 50,000 workers are partnering with developers to build the state's clean energy future from the ground up.
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.
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.
A Philadelphia news team turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising shoppers with free groceries, delivering flowers to hospital staff, and treating first responders to coffee. Their spontaneous generosity brightened dozens of lives across the city.
Wisconsin lawmakers just introduced a groundbreaking bill to power the entire state with 100% clean energy by 2050. If passed, Wisconsin would join three neighboring states already leading the clean energy revolution.
While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.
Wisconsin is building 78 new electric vehicle charging stations with $78 million in federal funding, ensuring drivers are never more than 50 miles from a quality charger. The state DOT is focusing two-thirds of stations in northern Wisconsin to boost tourism and ease range anxiety for EV owners.
When temperatures plunged to -4°F in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin shut down but the city's 62 electric buses kept running. Just four years after electric buses failed miserably in the cold, new technology is proving that zero-emission transit can handle brutal Midwestern winters.
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One in four South Africans now get their news from individual creators rather than traditional organizations, reshaping journalism. A new report reveals how these innovative storytellers are building trust and redefining what it means to report news.
A 59-year-old Wisconsin woman's arm tumor completely disappeared within two weeks of her diagnostic biopsy, stunning doctors who found zero cancer cells when they operated. She remains cancer-free one year later in what scientists call a "spontaneous regression."
While federal climate policy shifts, Wisconsin's largest utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major wins already in the books. One power company has slashed emissions by more than half and just launched the state's first massive battery storage facility.
Solar energy and battery storage are thriving in Wisconsin as technology improves and costs drop, even after federal green energy incentives ended. Demand is soaring as residents seek backup power and utilities race to meet energy needs from new data centers.
Paul Schommer from Appleton, Wisconsin, is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a chance to make history. No American has ever won an Olympic medal in biathlon, and this Midwest athlete hopes to change that.
Alliant Energy is building Wisconsin's most powerful wind farm in Columbia County, bringing clean energy to over 100,000 homes. The project will create up to 150 construction jobs and strengthen the state's energy reliability.
When an EF-3 tornado tore through Menasha, Wisconsin, the community response was overwhelming. From 5-year-olds wanting to help to half a million dollars raised in days, neighbors near and far are showing up for those who lost everything.
Alliant Energy is building one of Wisconsin's largest wind farms, a $730 million project that will power 100,000 homes while saving customers $463 million over 35 years. The Columbia County project proves clean energy is becoming both more affordable and more efficient than ever before.
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