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Weird, wild, & wonderful Wisconsin news stories from 2024
Wondering what weird, wild, and wonderful Wisconsin news made headlines in 2024? Read on to see the news stories that caught our attention last year.
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Wisconsin DHS urges vaccination amid rising respiratory illnesses
DHS urges Wisconsinites to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19, and RSV as cases rise, emphasizing protection for vulnerable groups, including infants and seniors.
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Who Is Running For State Superintendent?
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on February 18 for the first statewide race of 2025. Incumbent Jill Underly will face two challengers in this year’s State Superintendent race, triggering a statewide primary on Tuesday, February 18. Running against Underly for the top post in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are…
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Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports for all Americans
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
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3 Milwaukee buildings that never came to be
Over the past decade, Milwaukee has added more than 10,000 new buildings–most, in the form of high-rise apartments. But not every proposal becomes reality.
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Exploring Epic: Wisconsin’s Google-esque tech campus
You’ve probably used Epic’s medical records software at your doctor’s office, but have you ever visited the healthcare tech giant’s Madison-area headquarters?
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Governor Tony Evers proposes pathway for citizens to create laws
Under current Wisconsin law, voters don’t have the ability to repeal or place laws on the ballot without legislative approval. Governor Tony Evers announced Monday that he wants to change that by including a pathway for binding referenda and constitutional amendments in his 2025-2027 biennial budget proposal to “enshrine the will of the people.”
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January 6: America’s annual reminder that democracy cannot be taken for granted
Coincidentally, the date is special to UpNorthNews and helps us explain our ongoing mission to defend democracy and build civic engagement.
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A Career in Wisconsin’s Skilled Trades Changed This Woman’s Life
Madison resident Lisa Goodman says that working as an electrician is the “best thing that ever happened” to her. She was able to pay off her graduate school debt, bought a home on a single income, and has been mostly debt free for the past 14 years.
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The road trip in Wisconsin that’s perfect for book lovers
Take a reader-friendly road trip in Wisconsin by visiting seven interesting stops with literary connections.
