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DHS reports increase in fall-related emergency medical services calls

Number of responses increased by 10,000 from 2023 to 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released an updated report finding that emergency medical services (EMS) in Wisconsin responded to over 140,000 falls in 2024, representing a stag...
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Medical treatments don’t take a holiday; give blood or platelets now

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from home, blood and platelet donations can dip at a cru...

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Gov. Evers approves new rule aimed at keeping kids in foster care with family and loved ones

Revised rule creates streamlined licensing pathway for relative and like-kin caregivers, keeping more kids with adults who know and love them Gov. Tony Evers recently announced he has approved a new administrative rule designed to help improve the state’s foster care system by ensuring kids can more easily be placed with family relatives or like-kin caregivers when they are unable to safely rema...

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Registration open for Save a Calf, Save a Cow program Feb. 11
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Registration open for Save a Calf, Save a Cow program Feb. 11

Registration is now open for “Save a Calf, Save a Cow” workshop program sponsored by Extension C...

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Medford, Rib Lake middle schools receive Packers Character grants

Packers distribute grants to Wisconsin students to develop service projects to impact their school, neighborhood or community Several Wisconsin middle school student groups will have a unique opportunity to make their mark on their communities after being awarded Character Playbook Community Impact Grants from the Green Bay Packers. Student groups, under the guidance of a Wisconsin school or no...

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Gov. Evers declares an energy emergency

Gov. Tony Evers on Monday announced he has signed Executive Order #283, extending the energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system, coupled with high demand for residential heating fuel, including heating oil and propane, Executive Order #283 will support the swift and efficient delivery ...

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Gov. Evers announces new 167 pardons, bringing total pardons granted to 1,807

Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has granted another 167 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 1807. “A pardon offers individuals is a second chance and acknowledges the good work these folks have done to make amends, give back, and grow as individuals,” said Gov. Evers. “Many of these individuals have worked to build lives for themselves beyo...

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