How to stay safe on the ice in Lake Country or anywhere, while enjoying winter's landscape
Many people venture onto the ice covering area lakes in the winter. Too many are unprepared for the worst, rescue officials ...
Lawmakers reverse DNR rule that banned guns for anglers in Wisconsin
Lawmakers voted Wednesday to approve the repeal of a decades-old rule that banned anglers from carrying guns while fishing.
Sturgeon haven't spawned in this river since 1843 – but may make a return. How?
The goal is to restore a wild, self-sustaining lake sturgeon population in the urban river that runs up the northeast side of ...
Opinion
Smith: Commission's decision on solar farm likely dims future of prairie chickens in Wisconsin
The Public Service Commission approved a solar farm adjacent to Buena Vista State Wildlife Area, home to threatened prairie chickens.
Wisconsin anglers rescued after pickup sinks in St. Croix River
Two ice fishermen from Hudson, Wis., were rescued Monday night after their 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche pickup sank in the St. Croix River near the Allen S. King plant in Oak Park Heights. The men, ages ...
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Some southeast Wisconsin communities issue burn ban due to dry conditions
This winter's lack of snow has left vegetation extremely dry, increasing the risk of wildfires. The town of Herman in Dodge ...
The Chetek Alert23h
Chetek organizations host snowmobile safety course
The Chetek Snow Flyers and ATV Cruzers Inc. Club offered a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources snowmobile safety course ...
The Chetek Alert23h
Rural Chetek man fined for driving pickup through wetland
A rural Chetek man who allegedly drove a pickup truck through a sensitive wetland area has been fined $200.50 for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources violation, according to Barron ...
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This Underrated State Park In Wisconsin Is So Little-Known, You’ll Practically Have It All To Yourself
In all seriousness, Aztalan State Park is a true hidden gem that deserves more recognition. It’s a place where you can ...
The Aspen Times11hOpinion
Best: It’s part of a theme. Does Colorado need to start planning for cutbacks in use of Colorado River?
Snow in southwestern Colorado has been scarce this winter. Archuleta County recently had a grass fire. A store manager at ...
University of Wyoming18h
UW Celebrates Research and Innovation Achievements
The University of Wyoming last week awarded and honored the research and innovation of several members of its faculty in celebration of the impact, relevance and importance of their respective work.