Rise Up Central Wisconsin to host grand re-opening in downtown Wausau

WAUSAU – Rise Up Central Wisconsin, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to public art and community creativity, has announced the grand re-opening of its new home at 622 N. Third St. in downtown Wausau. The celebration will take place beginning at noon May 17, and …

Lacey Eden, Marianne Picard to return to Wisconsin for another season

MADISON, Wis. -- Mark Johnson's roster for next season got a little boost on Friday afternoon when Lacey Eden and Marianne Picard announced their returning to Wisconsin for another season on the ice. Eden tallied 57 points (24 goals, 33 assists) for …

Wisconsin among 15 states suing over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects

A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump's efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural …

Free medical equipment lending library helps thousands of Wisconsin families facing health crises

WAUKESHA — Every Saturday, more than a hundred people visit Katy's Kloset in Waukesha to pick up free medical equipment and supplies they desperately need. Ralph Parra, who has volunteered at the organization for 11 years, spends his Fridays organizing …

Wisconsin teens continue to face mental health crisis

​COPYRIGHT 2025 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month and high school students in Wisconsin continue to face …

Lawsuit filed challenging Wisconsin's congressional maps

READ ON THE 12 NEWS MOBILE APP. NEW TONIGHT, DEMOCRATS FORMALLY ASKING THE WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT TO REDRAW THE STATE’S CONGRESSIONAL LINES AHEAD OF NEXT YEAR’S MIDTERM ELECTIONS. 12 NEWS POLITICAL DIRECTOR MATT SMITH TONIGHT FROM THE CAPITOL TONIGHT, THE …

Pope Leo XIV's Midwestern roots run through Wisconsin

CHURCH. HE VISITED FREQUENTLY. TUCKED AWAY OFF DOUGLAS AVENUE. ON THE BORDER OF RACINE AND CALEDONIA SITS SAINT RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH, ITS LEADER. FOR MANY YEARS HE USED TO COME AND GO. FATHER THOMAS POULIOT, SPEAKING TO 12 NEWS OVER THE PHONE FRIDAY, …

Eleven iconic Wisconsin road trips

Tom and Kristi Manus, authors of "Secret Wisconsin," just released a new book called "Historic Wisconsin Roadsides." Tom and Kristi Manus, authors of “Secret Wisconsin,” just released a new book called “Historic Wisconsin Roadsides.” “ …

Pope Leo XIV's Midwest roots spark pride in Chicago, Wisconsin

Pope Leo XIV's Midwest roots spark pride in Chicago, Wisconsin Chicagoans celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, at Holy Name Cathedral, reflecting on his Midwest roots and historic election. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated …

Wisconsin teens struggle with mental health