Drought expands in Wisconsin to over a quarter of the state

Drought expands in Wisconsin to over a quarter of the state

LINCOLN, Neb. (Civic Media) – Warm, dry weather conditions in Wisconsin are producing drought across over a quarter of the state. The U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday showed that 25.34% of the state was in moderate drought, while 88.71% of the state was...
Drought expands in Wisconsin to over a quarter of the state

Two-thirds of Wisconsin abnormally dry, according to drought monitor

LINCOLN, Neb. (Civic Media) – Two-thirds of Wisconsin is considered abnormally dry, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Last week, less than one percent of the state was considered abnormally dry. Hot, dry weather has persisted for over a week in...
Air quality alert issued for most of Wisconsin Wednesday

Air quality alert issued for most of Wisconsin Wednesday

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality alert for unhealthy levels of ozone across much of the state Wednesday. The alert is valid from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and includes all of southern, eastern and...
New Concert Venue Proposed for Downtown Wausau

New Concert Venue Proposed for Downtown Wausau

WAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – A new concert venue has been suggested for downtown Wausau, near Athletic Park. The venue was proposed by VY Properties, co-owned by Wausau resident Joe Ellis and Anna Herman, according to a Facebook post by the River Concerts. The building...
DNR to waive park, trail fees for Free Fun Weekend June 3-4

DNR to waive park, trail fees for Free Fun Weekend June 3-4

WISCONSIN (Civic Media) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is waiving fees for state park admission, trial passes and fishing licenses for its Free Fun Weekend June 3-4. The free admission is good for anyone, including non-Wisconsin residents. In...