Opinion Archives - Central Wisconsin News

07

Apr
2026

07 April 2026

YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: How to jump start your records requests

Wisconsin’s Open Records law gives requesters the right to request records from their government. After all, as the law states, “a representative ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: How to jump start your records requests

Wisconsin’s Open Records law gives requesters the right to request records from their government. After all, as the law states, “a representative ...

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Posted on April 7, 2026

Striking a Chord…

The ‘dating recession’: Why young adults are struggling to connect - Striking a Chord…

Ask anyone in the dating world today and they will most likely tell you the outlook is bleak. Opportunities for face-to-face interaction are limited o...

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Opinion/Editorial

The ‘dating recession’: Why young adults are struggling to connect - Striking a Chord…

Ask anyone in the dating world today and they will most likely tell you the outlook is bleak. Opportunities for face-to-face interaction are limited o...

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Posted on April 7, 2026

31

Mar
2026

31 March 2026

Vote like your future depends on it

It is April 2026; do you know where your voting rights are? In less than a week, voters will head to the polls for the spring election. Voting b...

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Opinion/Editorial

Vote like your future depends on it

It is April 2026; do you know where your voting rights are? In less than a week, voters will head to the polls for the spring election. Voting b...

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Posted on March 31, 2026

No fooling… we live in a world full of fakery

No fooling… we live in a world full of fakery

Greetings! I couldn’t think of a clever way to fool you on this particular holiday, so you’ll have to settle for a joke instead. Q: Why are bab...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

No fooling… we live in a world full of fakery

Greetings! I couldn’t think of a clever way to fool you on this particular holiday, so you’ll have to settle for a joke instead. Q: Why are bab...

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Posted on March 31, 2026

24

Mar
2026

24 March 2026

When experience meets stigma. Why some police departments hesitate to hire officers who have faced mental health challenges

Across the United States, law enforcement agencies consistently say they want experienced officers, people with years of training, real-world decision...

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Opinion/Editorial

When experience meets stigma. Why some police departments hesitate to hire officers who have faced mental health challenges

Across the United States, law enforcement agencies consistently say they want experienced officers, people with years of training, real-world decision...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

The cost of ignoring climate change is rising

It’s not rocket science. It only requires accepting today’s scientific consensus on climate change—causes, consequences, and costs—and applyin...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

The cost of ignoring climate change is rising

It’s not rocket science. It only requires accepting today’s scientific consensus on climate change—causes, consequences, and costs—and applyin...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

Rethinking independence in a tough economy

Rethinking independence in a tough economy

The economy has put many Americans under a financial crunch, including young adults trying to pay off college debt or establish their careers. This ha...

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Opinion/Editorial

Rethinking independence in a tough economy

The economy has put many Americans under a financial crunch, including young adults trying to pay off college debt or establish their careers. This ha...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

17

Mar
2026

17 March 2026

Thanks to all who braved the storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” wrote Gov. Ton...

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Opinion/Editorial

Thanks to all who braved the storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” wrote Gov. Ton...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

Sunshine Week — Support local journalism

Sunshine Week is March 15-21, and this year, there’s an even greater need for you to get involved. Sunshine Week annually celebrates freedom of i...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Sunshine Week — Support local journalism

Sunshine Week is March 15-21, and this year, there’s an even greater need for you to get involved. Sunshine Week annually celebrates freedom of i...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

From snowfall to social shifts

From snowfall to social shifts

How about that snowstorm we got? That has to be biggest snowfall at once in our area in my lifetime. I remember another big snowstorm when we got 17 i...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

From snowfall to social shifts

How about that snowstorm we got? That has to be biggest snowfall at once in our area in my lifetime. I remember another big snowstorm when we got 17 i...

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Posted on March 17, 2026