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Parkour for Seniors? Classes help older Wisconsinites build strength, community " and prevent deadly falls
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1206+ words) This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. About a dozen gray-haired adults line the playground fence at Madison's Warner Park. Standing on narrow wood planks,…...
Nature Conservancy adds 500 acres to an old growth forest preserve in the Land O' Lakes area
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (315+ words) Another 500 acres of old-growth forest will be protected in the Land O'Lakes area. The Nature Conservancy says the land has been added to the Tenderfoot Forest Reserve. With the new acquisition, the reserve encompasses about 1, 500 acres. The family had sought…...
Wis DOT & DNR encourage drivers and boaters to be respectful as we head into summer
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (135+ words) Distracted driving and speed are top factors in summer crashes including roughly 8, 500 crashes on Wisconsin roads last summer. The faster you drive, the longer it takes to stop and the harder it is to maintain control of your vehicle. Driving…...
Special law enforcement effort encourages use of seatbelts
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (212+ words) Wisconsin law enforcement agencies are putting a special emphasis on being sure people are buckled up. The "Click'It or Ticket" campaign is underway through the end of May. The annual campaign reminds drivers that seat belts save lives. Enforcement and…...
Trail improvement work will impact access to popular waterfalls in the western Upper Peninsula
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (170+ words) A popular destination to view waterfalls in the western Upper Peninsula will be seeing some improvements. The Ottawa National Forest began a major effort to repair and replace waterfall viewing platforms, stairways and trail structures along the Black River corridor…...
"Pets for Life" clinic offers services in Lac du Flambeau
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (266+ words) "Pets for Life" is a monthly wellness clinic hosted in Lac du Flambeau, in partnership with UW-Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine. For the last year, staff from the university's School of Veterinary Medicine have been making the trips, offering veterinary…...
Steady year-over-year Memorial Day Weekend travel expected despite high gas prices
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (139+ words) Wisconsinites are among those AAA says won't be traveling quite has much as they did last Memorial Day weekend. The number of people taking road trips or hopping on a plane this weekend is down slightly from 2025. Still, more than…...
Wisconsin agroforestry program plants seeds for rural growth
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (346+ words) A conservation group is working with Wisconsin landowners to create diversified agricultural systems intended to bring long-term environmental and economic benefits. Program organizers said agroforestry practices taking shape in Spring Green combine trees with farming to improve biodiversity and wildlife…...
Rhinelander skateboarders keep skating while working toward permanent park
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (456+ words) Hunger Skateparks designed a skatepark for Rhinelander that's meant to cater to all skill levels from its stairs and rails to the ledges, bowls, and flat surfaces. Until it's built, local skateboarders with the Over It! group have been building…...
Senator calls for free broadcast access to watch state teams
1+ week, 2+ day ago (158+ words) Green Bay Packers fans will need a Netflix subscription to see the team play on Thanksgiving Eve. U. S. Senator Tammy Baldwin recently introduced the For the Fans Act. It's meant to ensure local fans always have a free, live option for…...