Wisconsin High School Student Wins Annual State Park Pass Design Contest
Kiet Tuan Tran, a junior at Delavan-Darien High School, won the 2027 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest, the state Department of Natural Resources announced. The
Wisconsin packaging company's facilities earn environmental certification
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that Inland Label & Marketing Services' three La Crosse facilities have been accepted into the Green Tier program. The facilities are located
Two Measles Cases Confirmed in Wisconsin County
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Vernon County Health Department confirmed two laboratory-confirmed cases of measles in Vernon County. The cases were identified through testing at the
Measles case confirmed in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Wisconsin health officials confirmed a measles case in a Marathon County resident, according to tests conducted at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene. The case resulted from exposure during
Wisconsin to dedicate marker at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area
Wisconsin will dedicate an official state historical marker on Sept. 26 at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area to honor the property's historical and ecological significance. The ceremony begins at 11
Eastern equine encephalitis confirmed in Wisconsin
A horse in Portage County tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection confirmed, marking the state's first documented case
Wisconsin opens lake sturgeon season through September 30
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is opening its 2026 hook and line season for lake sturgeon from Sept. 5 through Sept. 30 at designated waters. Anglers must have a general 2026 fishing
Severe drought reducing Wisconsin boat access this fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning boaters to take extra care at public water access sites as drought conditions cause low water levels across the state. According to NOAA's
Wisconsin marks 75 years protecting state natural areas
Wisconsin's State Natural Areas Program reached its 75th anniversary this year, marking the oldest and largest program of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Legislature created the program in
Wisconsin to boost ATV safety enforcement over Labor Day weekend
Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources will deploy conservation wardens and county recreation deputies across the state Sept. 4-6 to enforce all-terrain vehicle safety laws during the Labor Day
Wisconsin Announces 2027 Hunting Stamp Design Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the winners of its 2027 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. Ritch Miller of Hazelhurst won the waterfowl design contest,
Wisconsin issues groundwater contamination protection plan
The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council released its 2026 annual report to the state legislature with recommendations for protecting groundwater resources facing contamination and water stress
Wisconsin bear hunting season opens Sept. 9 with 34,000 applicants
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that the 2026 bear hunting season will open Wednesday, Sept. 9, and run through Oct. 13. Over 34,000 people applied for one of 15,245 bear
Wisconsin launches partnership to expand breastfeeding support for military families
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services announced a partnership between the state's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Wisconsin Army National
Early goose season opens in Wisconsin with higher bag limits
Wisconsin's early goose hunting season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1, through Sept. 15, the Department of Natural Resources said. The early season offers an increased daily bag limit of five Canada geese
Wisconsin announces opening dates for multiple fall hunting seasons
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced opening dates for multiple hunting seasons beginning in September, with six dates throughout the month when different species become available
Wisconsin reports better wild rice production for 2026 harvest season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said wild rice production is showing improvements in 2026 compared to recent years, with spring rainfall in April followed by drought creating stable
Wisconsin drains wildlife marsh to improve habitat
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has drained the main waterbody in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area by opening gates on the dam at Mud Creek, according to the agency. The periodic
Wisconsin updates fish consumption guidelines based on new contamination findings
Wisconsin updated its fish consumption guidelines, narrowing safe-eating advice for several popular fishing locations based on new findings about PFAS contamination. The Wisconsin Department of
Wisconsin launches first injury prevention plan in over a decade
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the state Department of Health Services launched a statewide Injury and Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, outlining five priority areas for reducing injuries,
Wisconsin confirms E. coli and salmonella cases linked to alfalfa sprouts
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed 17 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts sold under the Calco and
Wisconsin seeks input on allocating $11.6 million in opioid settlement funds
Wisconsin announced it will collect public feedback on how to allocate its share of opioid settlement funds. The state expects to receive $11.6 million next year as part of a larger settlement
Wisconsin raises processor payments in deer donation program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced an increase to the reimbursement rate for meat processors participating in the state's Deer Donation Program, which helps stock food pantries
Wisconsin Reports 36 Confirmed Measles Cases in Southwest Region
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services confirmed two new measles cases in Grant County residents, part of an ongoing outbreak in the southwestern portion of the state. As of the announcement, 36
Two deer test positive for epizootic hemorrhagic disease in Wisconsin
Two wild deer in Washington County tested positive for epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The deer were found dead near the village
Endangered piping plovers nest in Wisconsin for first time in nearly 50 years
A pair of piping plovers nested on Wisconsin Point in Superior this summer, marking the first time in 49 years that the endangered shorebirds have bred in the St. Louis River estuary. The nesting