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When a mama duck started pacing frantically near a chirping storm drain in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, firefighters knew they had a unique rescue mission on their hands. Two quick-thinking firefighters reunited an entire duckling family after they tumbled into the darkness below.
After devastating storms hit Ringle, Wisconsin, volunteers are working around the clock to rescue stranded pets and find temporary homes for animals whose families lost everything. Almost all reported missing pets have been found and reunited with their owners.
A Wisconsin animal rescue saved 50 neglected animals during a winter storm and now faces an urgent deadline. They need every cat, dog, and rabbit adopted or fostered by Sunday to make room for regular patients.
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.
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.
The Wisconsin Badgers turned a nightmare first half into one of the greatest comebacks in program history, erasing a 20-point deficit to defeat Minnesota 67-63. The victory marks Wisconsin's 11th straight win over their rivals and ties the school record for largest second-half comeback. #
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.
University researchers discovered that Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston don't just experience weather—they actively shape it. After studying over 40,000 storms, scientists found urban areas influence where storms form and how powerful they become. ##
Researchers at Boston University have designed a fleet of spacecraft that could actively protect Earth from dangerous solar storms by strengthening our planet's natural magnetic shield. The system could cut storm intensity by more than half, safeguarding satellites, power grids, and communication networks.
The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team claimed their second consecutive national championship with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Ohio State. The win marks Wisconsin's ninth NCAA title, the most of any program in women's college hockey.
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is awarding $29,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in dairy and skilled trades. Applications are open until February 20, with awards presented in April.
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 catching up to its Midwestern neighbors with a record number of clean energy projects heading for approval this year. The shift could save residents money while reducing the state's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
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.
A federal court ruled that Wisconsin can keep more than $62 million in funding for electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The victory protects jobs and ensures clean energy infrastructure moves forward as planned.
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.
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."
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