wisconsin

This heat wave comes with its dangers, including wildfires and heaving pavement. Be on the lookout.

Door County's dining scene is booming. This summer, 9 spots are new to the peninsula for 2026. From ZaZa's cracker-crust pizza in Sister Bay to a Nordic supper club in Ellison Bay. Some are brand-new, others familiar names in a new home.

We're in an extreme heat warning for the next couple of days. Keep your dog hydrated and cool, but be careful how you do it.

A new report finds a shocking number of Wisconsin's rural hospitals at risk of closing, and 3 have already been named. Federal Medicaid cuts are adding pressure. Here's what the data shows and what it means for communities.

Orkin dropped their annual bed bug rankings this week, and Wisconsin has a familiar name near the top of that list.

For the first time, the Wisconsin DNR has confirmed an invasive vine called pale swallow-wort in two Wisconsin counties. It can crowd out native milkweed and trap monarch butterflies, and officials are asking the public to help spot it.

Meet the Wisconsin State Fair's 2026 Sporkies and Drinkies finalists. From an alligator-stacked Bayou Crunch Cup and a bratwurst-filled Cream City Cone to Color-Changing Swamp Juice, here are pictures of all 12 finalists you can try.

A giant American Flag was donated by local veterans. Sadly, a theif stole the flag right before the 4th of July. The way the community responded is amazing.

Fireworks stores in Wisconsin can sell the big, loud stuff, but lighting it in the state is another story. Here's the buying-vs-lighting catch, when you'll need a permit, the real fines, and whether anyone actually gets busted on the 4th.

The strongest storms today are expected in southern Minnesota and into Wisconsin, and they could pack a punch. Damaging winds up to 80 mph, large hail, and a tornado or two are possible into the overnight. Here's where and when.