This is your WCQM Daily News Roundup for 98Q Country 98.3 FM and Trail Mix 103.1 FM and 980 AM WPFP in Park Falls.
Now a look at Northwood's news, I'm Maddie Schaefer.
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have announced two new programs to help communities and private well owners test their water for PFAS contamination.
The programs are funded through the state's $125 million PFAS trust fund, which was approved in the 2023 to 2025 state budget.
The first program, called the PFAS Community Grants Sampling Program, provides funding to municipalities to test private wells and public water supplies at eligible schools and child
care facilities, along with wastewater and other materials at treatment plants.
The second program, called the Wisconsin PFAS Private Well Testing Program, provides free home testing kits to private well owners who aren't covered by community testing grants.
Those who qualify can collect a water sample from their faucet and send it to the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene for testing.
Residents who discover PFAS contamination may also qualify for funding to install treatment systems, construct new wells, or connect to public water supply.
The DNR says more grant programs are being developed with additional funding opportunities expected in 2027.
Wild River's Habitat for Humanity is expanding its winter weatherization program this year, offering up to 1,000 free kits to households across northwestern Wisconsin.
The kits will have supplies to help reduce drafts and heat loss as colder weather approaches.
From November 1st through the 15th, residents can pick up a kit at one of 18 participating locations across the region.
In Hayward, kits will be available at the Sherman and Ruthwise Community Library and Ventures Unlimited Thrift Store.
You can also find the
at the Spooner Memorial Library, Wild River's Habitat for Humanity Restore in Spooner, and the Russ County Community Library in Ladysmith.
The kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of one per household.
No registration or income verification is required.
Kits can be picked up during regular business hours at each location while supplies last.
For Northwood's News, I'm Maddie Schaefer.
For Civic Media News, I'm Maddie Schaeffer in for Connie Feldman.
Madison is earning global recognition after being named one of National Geographic's top 25 must-visit destinations for 2027.
The publication highlighted Wisconsin's capital city for its scenic lakes, vibrant parks and thriving local food and dining scene.
Tourism officials say the honor comes after years of building relationships with travel writers to showcase everything Dane County has to offer.
Business owners and community leaders are celebrating the global spotlight, calling it a huge
of pride for the area's hospitality and culture.
The Madison Common Council has voted to terminate interim independent police monitor Arameek Glass effective immediately.
The move comes following weeks of controversy over her job performance outlined in an employment review from the city attorney's office.
That review states Glass had made no meaningful progress in searching for a permanent monitor after nearly 10 months with no approved job description, posting, or interviews.
It also cited a missed July 17 budget deadline, strained relationships with Madison police,
and an open outside investigation into complaints about Glass's own conduct.
As we get closer to the November 3rd election, the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding voters to make sure they have the proper photo ID before heading to the polls.
Acceptable forms of identification include a Wisconsin driver's license or state ID card.
A federally compliant real ID is not required to vote.
Other forms of identification, including certain military and student IDs, may also
be accepted.
For those who need an ID to vote, the DMV offers state ID cards free of charge.
And if the card isn't ready in time for election day, eligible voters can receive a temporary receipt that can be used at the polls.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Maddie Schaefer for Civic Media News.
The World Series is underway.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports from AmFamField, where it's the Brewers and the Rays in game one.
This will be the second time for the Brewers playing in a World Series, the third time for Tampa Bay, but neither team has yet to win the best of seven championship.
Manager Pat Murphy on what the Brewers did this week to prepare for tonight.
Brewers owner, Mark Antanasio.
It's just sinking in on what a historic step this is now.
When I talked to Pat Murphy the other day, he said probably 10 years from now we'll be looking back on this and thinking about it.
It's all happening so
fast.
NFL.
The Packers play the Lions Sunday in Detroit quarterback Jordan Love on the injury report with a sore back, but was a full
participant in yesterday's practice and pads with sports on Mike Clemens.
I'm meteorologist Brandon Bormans, mostly sunny skies today with well above average temperatures once again highs in the low to mid seventies.
Mostly cloudy skies tonight and outside chance of a shower late lows in the mid fifties for Saturday partly sunny skies and breezy warm again with highs in the lower seventies.
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