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Immigration policy could be an election issue in Wisconsin this fall, even if the Mexican border is thousands of miles away from Wisconsin.

Wisconsin got a taste of summer this month, and the heat brought more than just bugs and barbecues.

The State of Wisconsin will hold its free weekend for State Trails, Parks and fishing areas June 4 and 5.

This means guests will not need trail passes or vehicle stickers to access these areas. Normally, different fees are charged in order to cover the costs of maintaining these natural areas.

Jackpots, left and right.

A Wisconsin department has expanded its restrictions to address the spread of highly pathogenic avian flu.

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has extended its order prohibiting the movement of domestic birds to all live events. This includes shows, exhibitions and swap meets.

State residents shouldn’t be surprised if they see workers placing insect traps in the area.

It’s the time of year when a State department monitors the spread of spongy moth, previously known as gypsy moth.

As more people head outside to enjoy the warmer weather, it’s important to keep an eye out for bicycles and motorcycles.

While unprecedented levels of federal pandemic relief have swept into Wisconsin since 2020, the combined aid to its state and local governments ranks in the bottom 10 states when measured as a share of annual spending.

After the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically decreased traffic on Wisconsin’s roads, weekend traffic now has largely returned to near pre-pandemic levels. But weekday traffic, a much greater part of the total, remains at a lower level.

A University of Wisconsin-Madison study has found that liquid brine may be the way to go for clearing winter roads.

The college’s Traffic Operations and Safety Lab found that brine worked faster, provided better friction and reduced overall salt usage.