(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is aiming to test 19,200 deer for chronic wasting disease in the upcoming hunting seasons. They are especially looking to test in areas where CWD has already shown up in deer. Deer can have the disease for a year and a half without showing outward […]

(The Center Square) – Despite a direct strike by Category 4 Hurricane Helene, gas prices in Florida are down 17 cents or 8.2% compared to the previous month. According to the American Automobile Association, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline on Monday is $3.17, down from Aug. 30, when the price was $3.34. […]

Ford Heights mayor resigns after conviction Days after he was convicted in a corruption case, the mayor of Ford Heights has submitted his resignation. Mayor Charles Griffin was convicted by a Cook County judge of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the small, cash-strapped community. Griffin’s conviction on theft could carry a sentence of […]

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s largest business group says the overwhelming majority of businesses in the state are suffering because of higher health care costs. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce recently released the results from its latest Employer Survey. “High health care costs are hurting Wisconsin’s business climate and making employers less competitive. According to the […]