Clouds pass over the superstructure of a riveted cantilever metal bridge.

Economy

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

Crews blew up the 94-year-old Black Hawk Bridge bridge over the Mississippi River, bringing a dramatic end to the riveted cantilever bridge that connected Lansing, Iowa and De Soto, Wisconsin, in order to make way for a modern replacement.

December 19, 2025

A hand-drawn and shaded sketch shows a depiction of Hannah Dugan sitting, with two people seated in front of her and another seated behind her.
A hand-drawn and shaded sketch shows a depiction of Hannah Dugan sitting, with two people seated in front of her and another seated behind her.

Courts

Jury finds Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents

A jury has found Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan judge guilty of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities, handing down the verdict after deliberating for six hours.

December 19, 2025

Karen Endres on when farmers don’t take care of themselves
Karen Endres on when farmers don’t take care of themselves

Health

Karen Endres on when farmers don’t take care of themselves

Wisconsin Farm Center Farmer Wellness Program coordinator Karen Endres describes negative coping mechanisms that farmers under stress can resort to when facing growing pressures on their business.

December 18, 2025

Five people stand and lean over while filling out ballots inside collapsible voting booths with metal legs and plastic tables and privacy walls, in a room with the U.S. and Wisconsin flags on either side of a monitor and next to a closed wood door with a hydraulic closer.
Five people stand and lean over while filling out ballots inside collapsible voting booths with metal legs and plastic tables and privacy walls, in a room with the U.S. and Wisconsin flags on either side of a monitor and next to a closed wood door with a hydraulic closer.

Courts

US Justice Department sues Wisconsin to turn over data on voters in the state

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration — this move comes after the Wisconsin Elections Commission voted against providing the data to the federal government.

December 18, 2025

A hand-drawn and shaded sketch shows a depiction of three attorneys, Hannah Dugan and another attorney sitting at a table and facing multiple laptop computers.
A hand-drawn and shaded sketch shows a depiction of three attorneys, Hannah Dugan and another attorney sitting at a table and facing multiple laptop computers.

Courts

The defense makes their case at the Dugan trial in Milwaukee

Attorneys for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who faces federal charges of obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest, called four witnesses but not the defendant on the trial's fourth day, with both sides following with closing arguments.

December 18, 2025

A city limit sign with the words Richland Center and Population 5114 is affixed to wood poles next to a sidewalk and divided highway with vehicles traveling in both directions, with trees, signs and a gas station in the background below low hills on the horizon.
A city limit sign with the words Richland Center and Population 5114 is affixed to wood poles next to a sidewalk and divided highway with vehicles traveling in both directions, with trees, signs and a gas station in the background below low hills on the horizon.

Economy

Amid rising house prices, Richland Center residents decry development on parkland

A group of residents in the small southwest Wisconsin community of Richland Center says local officials have ignored their concerns in moving forward with a plan to build duplexes on a six-acre green space in the city, where housing prices have increased 76% since 2017.

December 18, 2025 • Southwest Region

Jennifer Webster on providing mental health aid to farmers
Jennifer Webster on providing mental health aid to farmers

Health

Jennifer Webster on providing mental health aid to farmers

Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin co-founder Jennifer Webster describes how the group works to reach out to struggling farmers and offer mental health resources and financial assistance.

December 17, 2025

A hand-drawn and shaded sketch shows a depiction of Hannah Dugan.
A hand-drawn and shaded sketch shows a depiction of Hannah Dugan.

Courts

Federal officers, Milwaukee judge testify for the prosecution at the Dugan trial

Prosecutors are trying to paint Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan as rudely approaching federal officers and making it more dangerous for them to do their jobs to help an immigrant escape arrest, with another judge testifying that she was irritated and "shocked" with Dugan's behavior.

December 16, 2025

Katie Glanville on how mental stresses escalate for farmers
Katie Glanville on how mental stresses escalate for farmers

Health

Katie Glanville on how mental stresses escalate for farmers

Southwest Health Behavioral Services nurse practitioner Katie Glanville describes how self-isolation and self-sacrifice by farmers facing stress and depression can intensify feelings of hopelessness.

December 16, 2025

Metal street signs on a painted wrought-iron poll with an oval Astor Neighborhood logo, the words National Historic District, and Spring St with 500 and S Madison St with 700 on their surfaces stand in front of a stone masonry church with two towers flanking a stained-glass window and arched doorway, with a house to its side along with multiple leafless trees.
Metal street signs on a painted wrought-iron poll with an oval Astor Neighborhood logo, the words National Historic District, and Spring St with 500 and S Madison St with 700 on their surfaces stand in front of a stone masonry church with two towers flanking a stained-glass window and arched doorway, with a house to its side along with multiple leafless trees.

History

Green Bay podcasters dig up long-buried tales in the city’s Astor neighborhood

Residents of Green Bay's Astor neighborhood produce a podcast uncovering forgotten — and sometimes spooky — tales tied to its historic homes, hoping to create a sense of wonder and pride while memorializing the community's history and lore.

December 16, 2025 • Northeast Region