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Viral disease infecting Wisconsin deer now detected in dairy cows

A viral disease infecting thousands of deer across Wisconsin has been found in dairy cows in Waukesha County, according to state officials. The samples came from dairy cattle that were not producing milk, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, or ...

Evers announces last chance to apply for a pardon

Gov. Tony Evers announced a deadline of Monday, Oct. 5, as the last day for a Wisconsinite to submit an application for a pardon for a crime, before Evers’ second and last term as governor ends in January 2027. Distinct from a commutation or a parole order, a pardon restores rights that a ...

Autumn Market set for Saturday

The annual Autumn Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 808 Carpenter Ave. in Iron Mountain. This year’s market will feature many homemade items for sale, including cheese ravioli, soups and bakery, along with knitted and crocheted ...

Hegseth announces new drone command, cuts to 20% of generals

QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the U.S. military on Wednesday in what he called his "State of the Force" address, including establishing a new drone command and cutting 20% of the nation's generals and admirals. The Pentagon also will ...

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Gas project in Alaska WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced plans for South Korea to invest roughly $54 billion in a project to export natural gas from Alaska. The proposal has long been backed by Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who's in a competitive reelection contest there. It marked the second time this week that Trump has sought to highlight the promise of foreign investment made possible by his administration's trade policy in states where Republican Senate candidates are in tight election campaigns. Trump made a similar announcement on Monday for a ...