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- 1Packers sign Wisconsin native Kevin Zeitler to shore up offensive line▼Packers call on Wisconsin native Kevin Zeitler to help save offensive line https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7647322/2026
The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran guard and Wisconsin native Kevin Zeitler, reportedly after he was let go by the Buccaneers, in a move aimed at stabilizing a struggling offensive line. The signing pairs the longtime NFL lineman with his home-state team as Green Bay works to protect its quarterback and fix protection problems early in the season.
- 2New Ojibwe Picture Book Brings 'Good Fire' to Life▼‘Good fire’ comes to life in Ojibwe picture book set on Wisconsin Point
A new Ojibwe children's picture book set on Wisconsin Point introduces young readers to the concept of 'good fire,' the traditional Indigenous practice of using controlled burns to care for the land. The book, covered by Wisconsin Public Radio, highlights Ojibwe culture and ecological knowledge, drawing attention to Indigenous perspectives on land stewardship in the region.
- 3Jefferson County committee approves Watertown solar farm▼Jefferson County committee approves Watertown solar farm, despite City of Watertown opposition
A Jefferson County committee has approved a solar farm project in Watertown, Wisconsin, moving it forward despite formal opposition from the City of Watertown. Local officials backing the project cite renewable energy development, while city leaders have objected to the plan. The approval sets up continued tension between the county and the city over the project's fate.
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An immigration judge has ruled that Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian man living in Wisconsin, is deportable. The decision means he can be removed from the United States, though appeals are typically available. The case has drawn attention from immigrant rights advocates concerned about the treatment of Palestinian immigrants in deportation proceedings.
- 5Green Bay house from '60 Yard Line' movie finds a buyer▼Sale pending on house by Lambeau where '60 Yard Line' movie was shot
A house near Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the 2017 football comedy '60 Yard Line' was filmed, is under a sale-pending agreement. The home gained local attention after serving as a shooting location for the independent film set around Green Bay Packers fans, and its listing has drawn interest from fans of the movie.
- 6Diesel costs loom larger than strike rumors in Wisconsin▼Strike rumors swirl, but diesel costs are Wisconsin's real risk
Reports from Wisconsin suggest that while strike rumors are circulating, the more pressing concern for farmers and rural communities is the rising cost of diesel fuel. The discussion points to fuel expenses as a bigger economic risk than labor disruptions, though details remain limited to the headline claim.
- 7UW-Madison's fall enrollment numbers reveal three key trends▼3 key takeaways from UW-Madison’s fall enrollment numbers
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has released its fall enrollment figures, with a local report highlighting three key takeaways from the data. The numbers offer a snapshot of student demand at Wisconsin's flagship public university, and are drawing attention amid wider debates about college affordability, demographics and the financial health of public higher education in the state.
- 8Wisconsin Governor's Race Focuses on Mental Health Care Access●David Crowley Will Make Mental Health Care Easier to Find in Every County, Tom Tiffany Voted to Make It Harder to Afford and Access
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is pitching himself as a candidate who will expand access to mental health care in every Wisconsin county, while attacking Representative Tom Tiffany for votes that made care harder to afford and reach. The framing, reported by Urban Milwaukee, signals that behavioral health services are emerging as a defining issue in the state's governor's race.
- 9No Debate Yet in Wisconsin's Most Watched House Race▼Still no debate set in Wisconsin’s most closely watched congressional race
With election season under way, the candidates in Wisconsin's most closely watched congressional race have still not agreed to a debate. Spectrum News reports that no debate has been scheduled, leaving voters without a head-to-head forum in one of the state's key contests. Debate negotiations often become a point of contention, with campaigns sparating over format, timing and venue.
- 10Penn State Collapses Against Wisconsin In Stunning Loss●34 Random Thoughts On Penn State’s Collapse Against Wisconsin
Penn State suffered a collapse against Wisconsin, surrendering a game they appeared to control and drawing wide criticism from fans and commentators. Sports writers are dissecting the loss point by point, questioning coaching decisions, second-half execution and what the defeat means for the Nittany Lions' season outlook in the Big Ten.