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Wisconsin In Bullseye Risk For Severe Storms

1 day ago | civicmedia.us | Stuart Wattles |Lucas Hunt |Adam Hess

MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – Hazards of hail, high winds and even tornadoes target the state on Thursday, here’s what you need to know. The Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk for severe weather to spread across a majority of Wisconsin on Thursday, May 15. Some thunderstorms will start the day off, especially in northwestern areas of the state. No need to worry much with these, however they may be strong.
DHS announce statewide action plan to address mental health crisis

1 day ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Adam Hess |Jimmie Kaska

MADISON, Wis (WMDX) – The Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health is creating a statewide action plan to improve mental health for Wisconsin citizens, and they want your input on the matter. On Tuesday, May 13, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) shared details on the council’s new initiative, stating that the plan will increase access to various mental health services and include recommendations on expanding prevention efforts.
Medicaid Payments Barely Keep Hospital Mental Health Units Afloat. Federal Cuts Could Sink Them.

1 day ago | civicmedia.us | Tony Leys |Adam Hess |Jimmie Kaska |Lucas Hunt

SPENCER, Iowa — This town’s hospital is a holdout on behalf of people going through mental health crises. The facility’s leaders have pledged not to shutter their inpatient psychiatric unit, as dozens of other U.S. hospitals have. Keeping that promise could soon get tougher if Congress slashes Medicaid funding.
Wisconsin Republicans look for a reset at their upcoming state party convention

1 day ago | civicmedia.us | Tom Kertscher |Adam Hess |Jimmie Kaska |Lucas Hunt

Just six months ago, the Wisconsin Republican Party was flying pretty high. Despite an unsuccessful attempt to jettison U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the GOP held its Wisconsin seats in the U.S. House and its majorities (albeit smaller) in the state Legislature. Donald Trump’s win in the Badger State put him over the top for a second term in the White House. Soon after, Brian Schimming was re-elected to a second two-year term as the party’s state chairman.
Five counties at risk for wildfires; DNR issues Red Flag Warning

1 day ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Jo Ann Krulatz |Adam Hess |Lisa Hale

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesMay 13, 2025, 12:12 PM CSTMADISON, Wis (WMDX) – A Red Flag Warning has been issued for five Northwest Wisconsin counties, signaling the potential threat of a wildfire outbreak.
Wisconsin Digital Equity Capacity Grant cancelled by action of executive order

2 days ago | civicmedia.us | Adam Hess |Jimmie Kaska |Lucas Hunt |Jo Ann Krulatz

WASHINGTON D.C. / MADISON, Wis (Civic Media) – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, along with other states, was notified that effective Friday, May 9, 2025, the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grants were unilaterally terminated, by federal executive action.
La Crosse Police were the only department in Wisconsin using this ‘unusual practice.’ And it cost taxpayers.

2 days ago | civicmedia.us | Peter Cameron |Jimmie Kaska

Back in 2020, Demond Harris had outstanding citations for reckless driving and disorderly conduct. An alleged road rage incident led to La Crosse police writing the tickets against Harris after he had departed the scene. When an officer went to his residence to issue the citations, Harris refused to answer the door. Rather than mail the tickets, Officer Graham Eddy, the brother of the cop who first tried to issue them at his residence, pulled Harris over three days later to give him the citations.
Movie Monday: Happy Anniversary to Friday the 13th!

3 days ago | civicmedia.us | Laura McKenna |Laura McKenna |Chuck Gennaro |Jimmie Kaska

I love scary movies and being an 80’s baby, I’m a little partial to the grainy quality of 80’s horror movies. A Nightmare on Elm Street, Child’s Play, and of course, Friday the 13th. I love ’em all. But there was something about the hockey mask. The chhh-chhh-chhh-haa-haa-haa. The slow, lumbering walk that always caught up with the running and screaming counselors. I just love all that is -and was- Jason Vorhees. We’re celebrating that movie’s Anniversary this week.
The Maggie Daun Show: What Trump’s Moves to Suspend Habeas Corpus Means for You - Civic Media

5 days ago | civicmedia.us | Teri Barr |Lucas Hunt |Jimmie Kaska |Lisa Hale

Breaking developments are signaling what many describe as a slide into authoritarianism under the Trump administration. The most high-profile incident is now the Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest by federal agents. Eyewitnesses say Baraka was peacefully demonstrating against the expansion of an ICE detention facility.
Trump Team Faces Key Legal Decision That Could Put Mental Health Parity in Peril

5 days ago | civicmedia.us | Aneri Pattani |Jimmie Kaska |Lisa Hale |Adam Hess

The Trump administration must soon make a decision that will affect millions of Americans’ ability to access and afford mental health and addiction care. The administration is facing a May 12 deadline to declare if it will defend Biden-era regulations that aim to enforce mental health parity — the idea that insurers must cover mental illness and addiction treatment comparably to physical treatments for ailments such as cancer or high blood pressure.