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Wisconsin election officials are pushing back on concerns about possible federal interference in next month’s midterm election, saying polling places across the state are prepared and that no unusual activity is expected. Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe said election officials expect all observers and agencies to follow state and federal law, which prohibits voter […] Source: WRN.com

A Fox Valley organization has ramped up its relief efforts since late July’s EF-3 tornado and severe storms. Nikki Gerhard is Executive Director of LEAVEN. “We are a nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance to families facing crises in Outagamie, Calumet and northeastern Winnebago counties. Providing people with emergency response and financial assistance is what […] Source: WRN.com

Wisconsin has hit a milestone in million trees planted program (UNDATED) Wisconsin reaches a major milestone efforts to expand tree cover across the state. According to the Department of Natural Resources the 50 millionth tree has now been planted under Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge. The goal is to plant 100 million trees by 2030 and […] Source: WRN.com

A new report from the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort shows gun violence continues to take a significant toll across Wisconsin, with hundreds of firearm deaths recorded statewide each year. According to the organization’s latest analysis, Wisconsin recorded 735 firearm deaths in 2024. Executive Director Nick Matuszewski said the majority of those deaths were suicides. “507 of […] Source: WRN.com

A new online resource is designed to help Wisconsin teens, parents and caregivers find trusted mental health information all in one place. The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance, in partnership with Marshfield Clinic and the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health, has launched a teen mental health hub featuring resources on topics ranging from […] Source: WRN.com