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2 days ago | 
civicmedia.us | Tom Kertscher |Melissa Kaye |Beth Habhegger |Savanna Tomei-Olson
The percentage of Wisconsin schoolchildren not receiving state-mandated vaccinations because of their parents’ personal beliefs is four times higher than it was a generation ago. That rise in personal conviction waivers has driven a decrease in all immunizations among Wisconsin children ahead of new measles outbreaks hitting the U.S. that are linked to three deaths.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Jimmie Kaska |Melissa Kaye |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Adam Hess
WAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – A gold fish was recently found in the wild, so the DNR is reminding us of the risks of diseases these actions pose. The Wisconsin DNR says do not release pet fish into local waterways. “People are probably thinking I don’t really want to flush my goldfish or get rid of it, so I’ll just release it into the wild.” explained Erin McFarlane a Statewide Clean Boats, Clean Waters Educator with UWSP. “That goldfish isn’t naturally from Wisconsin. It’s not the best step to take.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Peter Cameron |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Melissa Kaye |Adam Hess
The Badger Project is a nonpartisan, citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. <br><h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Oshkosh Republican said he will block the president's debt-increasing "One Big Beautiful Bill" if it doesn't cut federal spending.</h3><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thebadgerproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RonJohn-1024x738.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-25756"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Sen.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Laura Bergh |Melissa Kaye |Michael Kommer |Lisa Hale
Wisconsin’s 24th District Senator Patrick Testin called in for an update with The Rapids Report’s James J. Malouf. They began by discussing a bill recently passed in the legislature. After the tragic death of 20-year old Andrew Mueller from Wisconsin Rapids in November of last year, the need for increased access to Epi-Pens for First Responders. Senator Patrick Testin and Representative Scott Krug have spear-headed the solution.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Stuart Wattles |Laura Bergh |Melissa Kaye |Michael Kommer
On Wednesday during our local 98.9 WXCO segments of “Mornings with Pat Kreitlow”, I talked to Robyn Vargas of the Marathon County Public Library about some of the upcoming summer programs coming to the library and more.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Mike McKay |Stuart Wattles |Laura Bergh |Melissa Kaye
Monday is Memorial Day, and for many of us it’s a long 3-day weekend. That means a lot of people on the roads. WisDOT expects over 750,000 people on the roads. Be careful out there, slow down and enjoy the ride. Oh, and a reminder it’s ok to use your TURN SIGNALS. Have a great weekend and don’t forget to take a minute on Memorial Day to thank the people that gave their lives for our freedom.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Stuart Wattles |Laura Bergh |Melissa Kaye |Michael Kommer
On Thursday we caught up with Sean Wright, Executive Director of the Grand Theater during the local 98.9 WXCO segments of “Mornings with Pat Kreitlow.” I talked to Sean about the upcoming announcement event for the 2025-26 season, the continuing Second Century Campaign to renovate the Grand and more!
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Dakota Lavota |Stuart Wattles |Laura Bergh |Melissa Kaye
WRJN has partnered with the Racine Beachside Oasis to help keep summer fun and refreshing during your time at North Beach! The Oasis offers everything you need-from ice-cold soft drinks and beer to all your favorite beachside foods to make a day at the beach that much more fun.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Adam Hess |Laura Bergh |Melissa Kaye
Marathon County Democratic Party Chair Nancy Stencil joins to critique the GOP’s profit-driven policies, highlighting the erosion of ethics and government oversight under Trump. Stencil calls for a return to good governance, evoking Jimmy Carter’s integrity, and stresses the need for living wages to reduce dependency on government programs. As the budget battle looms, she urges public engagement and activism to influence policy decisions.
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1 month ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart Wattles |Adam Hess |Melissa Kaye |Savanna Tomei-Olson
RACINE, Wis (Civic Media) – Three peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in the Racine County Courthouse nest box, officials announced this week. The chicks’ parents are a male with no name tag and a new female, Teca, who hatched in 2019 in Indiana. Community members are invited to suggest names for the new arrivals. Meanwhile, in Oak Creek, the first peregrine falcon eggs of the 2025 season hatched at the We Energies Power Plant on Friday, May 2.
