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Wisconsin Cousins Reunite in Florida After TV News Spot
Acts of KindnessFeb 25

Wisconsin Cousins Reunite in Florida After TV News Spot

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.

Google: reunion family2 min read
Good News Network Celebrates 29 Years of Positivity Online
Daily MixAug 31

Good News Network Celebrates 29 Years of Positivity Online

The world's first good news website launched 29 years ago today, pioneering a movement that proved people craved uplifting stories. Founded by former TV journalist Geri Weis-Corbley, the Good News Network now reaches millions with inspiring stories every day.

Good News Network2 min read
Red Phone Helps Strangers Share Good News and Heal
Acts of KindnessJul 10

Red Phone Helps Strangers Share Good News and Heal

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.

Upworthy2 min read
Wisconsin Breaks Ground on 310 MW of Clean Energy Projects
Planet WinsAug 21

Wisconsin Breaks Ground on 310 MW of Clean Energy Projects

Three major renewable energy projects are now under construction in Wisconsin, bringing 310 megawatts of new solar and wind power plus battery storage to the state. The projects will create hundreds of good-paying union jobs while strengthening the energy grid.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
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Planet WinsAug 4

Wisconsin Breaks Ground on Clean Energy for 100K Homes

Three major renewable energy projects are now under construction across Wisconsin, set to power 100,000 homes while creating over 450 good-paying jobs. The solar, wind, and battery storage facilities mark a major step forward in meeting the state's growing electricity needs.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Wisconsin Beagle Lab Shuts Down After Decade-Long Fight
Community HeroesJun 16

Wisconsin Beagle Lab Shuts Down After Decade-Long Fight

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.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
9 Resources to Beat Climate Anxiety With Good News
Planet WinsFeb 28

9 Resources to Beat Climate Anxiety With Good News

Feeling overwhelmed by climate doom? These curated resources prove that solutions are happening right now, and hope is a powerful tool for action.

Good Good Good2 min read
Wisconsin Unions Lead Nation in Clean Energy Jobs Boom
Planet WinsJun 12

Wisconsin Unions Lead Nation in Clean Energy Jobs Boom

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.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Wisconsin Volunteers Count Homeless to Build Better Help
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Wisconsin Volunteers Count Homeless to Build Better Help

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Wisconsin Town Rebuilds in Days After Tornado Hits
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Wisconsin Town Rebuilds in Days After Tornado Hits

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Wisconsin Invests $436K in Door County EV Charging Hub
SolutionsSep 9

Wisconsin Invests $436K in Door County EV Charging Hub

Door County, Wisconsin is getting a fast-charging electric vehicle station that will make the popular tourist destination more accessible to EV drivers. The $436,000 investment is part of a statewide network helping 43,200 electric vehicle owners travel freely across Wisconsin.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Philly News Station Pays Groceries on Kindness Day
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Philly News Station Pays Groceries on Kindness Day

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.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Wisconsin Joins Clean Energy Wave With 2050 Pledge
Planet WinsMar 25

Wisconsin Joins Clean Energy Wave With 2050 Pledge

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.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Wisconsin Utilities Go Green Despite Federal Pullback
Planet WinsJan 19

Wisconsin Utilities Go Green Despite Federal Pullback

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.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Wisconsin Wins $25M for 42 New EV Charging Stations
SolutionsSep 9

Wisconsin Wins $25M for 42 New EV Charging Stations

After a legal battle, Wisconsin secured $25 million in federal funding to build 42 new electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The stations will serve communities from Hayward to Racine, keeping Wisconsin competitive in the clean energy transition.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Wisconsin Adds 78 EV Charging Stations to Beat Range Fear
SolutionsApr 16

Wisconsin Adds 78 EV Charging Stations to Beat Range Fear

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.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
1,000 Newsrooms Unite to Fight for Truth on World News Day
Global NewsSep 10

1,000 Newsrooms Unite to Fight for Truth on World News Day

On September 28, over 1,000 newsrooms from 100+ countries will celebrate World News Day, proving that quality journalism can still restore hope in fractured societies. One journalist who watched Yugoslavia collapse and South Africa recover knows exactly why truth matters.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Madison's Electric Buses Win the Wisconsin Winter Test
InnovationFeb 23

Madison's Electric Buses Win the Wisconsin Winter Test

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.

Grist2 min read
South Africa's News Creators Fill Gap Left by Legacy Media
InnovationJun 4

South Africa's News Creators Fill Gap Left by Legacy Media

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.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Woman's Cancer Vanishes After Biopsy in Wisconsin
Health & WellnessMay 21

Woman's Cancer Vanishes After Biopsy in Wisconsin

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."

Live Science2 min read

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