Wisconsin

Outdoors

Kayaker’s fake death that fooled Wisconsin is now better funding the search

Keith Lusher 07.23.26 A Wisconsin man who faked his own death to escape to Europe may have inadvertently left behind something that could save lives for years to come. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that it used the $9,000 paid by Ryan Borgwardt to purchase a new Towfish sonar system, a specialized underwater

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Outdoors

Wisconsin DNR fisheries research wins top national award for anglers

A fisheries research project by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Just earned a major national honor. This work stood out among the projects across the country. This is good news for anglers fishing Wisconsin waters. The award recognizes the strong science that helps manage fish populations. It also shows that Wisconsin biologists are doing work

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Outdoors

Wisconsin releases 2026 grouse and pheasant survey

Keith Lusher 07.13.26 There is some encouraging news for Wisconsin upland bird hunters in the fall 2026 season, although not every species is headed in the same direction. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the results of its annual spring pheasant and ruffed grouse. surveyThis shows that wild pheasant numbers remain stronger

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Trucks

Wisconsin native Jim Filter drives in Schneider

On July 1, Filter became Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Schneider’s top executive. (schneider) July 1, 2026 at 8:30 am EDT key takeaways: Jim Filter became CEO of Schneider at the Green Bay, Wisconsin-based carrier on July 1, replacing Mark Rourke. Schneider’s dedicated fleet grows to about 8,600 tractors by 2025 as the acquisition reverses its truckload

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Fitness

Heat warning in Wisconsin: NWS warns of deadly ‘extreme’ temperatures this week, with heat index reaching 110 degrees.

Wisconsin cities from Madison to Milwaukee and up to Wisconsin Dells could see extreme temperatures this week as a heat wave moves across the Midwest and eastern United States. According to the National Weather ServiceFor Southeastern Wisconsin, “heat effects are expected during the work week, with heat index values 95 to 110 degree range Every

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