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For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
Hunters can take action today.
Bonus antlerless deer permits go on sale today in Wisconsin with the numbers available depending on local deer populations.
Forest zone hunters get the first chance to buy, while central farmland zone sales start tomorrow.
Southern farmland zone sales begin Wednesday.
All remaining zones open Thursday.
The DNR says online buyers may be placed in a virtual waiting line, and people who enter the website will be assigned spots at random.
A man in Madison will be spending more than five years in federal prison for illegally having a firearm.
John L. Britt received 48 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and an additional 18 months for violating the terms of his supervised release.
The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to the firearms charge in late April.
In December 2025, law enforcement found a firearm concealed in a bag in his apartment and an analyst with the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory confirmed it had Britt's DNA on it.
At the time of his offense, Britt was on federal supervision for an armed robbery conviction.
Public school districts across Wisconsin are implementing new cell phone restrictions under state law.
Districts are required to limit student cell phone use during instructional time as they prepare for the new school year.
State research links excessive smartphone use among children to problems with social skills, critical thinking, and impulse control.
A Wisconsin Policy Forum report found schools with cell phone restrictions have seen improved classroom focus, stronger social connections, and lower levels of psychological distress.
Districts, including Appleton and Nina, say restrictions already in place, have reduced distractions and improved engagement.
The first top golf location in Wisconsin is now open in Minona.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this week for the popular entertainment venue.
The location features a new top golf design with upgraded technology, arcade games, and enhanced sports viewing areas.
A close primary fight gave way to a unity rally in Madison yesterday, where Francesca Hong joined the man who defeated her, Democratic Governor nominee David Crowley.
Hong drew strong cheers from the crowd as she appeared alongside Crowley, Governor Evers and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
The gathering comes less than a week after Crowley's narrow win over Hong.
Now, Democrats are turning their focus to the November race against Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany.
Big Money is continuing to shape Wisconsin's governor's race, with the state Republican Party reporting more than $10 million in new donations in one week.
Dick and Liz Uline each gave $5 million to the party earlier this week.
The Ulines have also given millions to Republican legislative groups and political action committees.
On the Democratic side, the state party reported $123,000 in donations of at least $1,000 since late July.
Nearly 300,000 Wisconsin commercial drivers are part of a legal fight over whether the federal government can obtain their personal information.
Wisconsin joined more than 20 states in suing the Trump administration after federal agencies sought five years of records from a national licensing database.
State officials say the request includes sensitive information, such as social security numbers, and could put funding for the database at risk.
A judge has temporarily stopped the demand while the lawsuit is considered.
The federal government says it wants the CDL records to find commercial drivers who may be unsafe, unqualified or improperly licensed.
State officials say simple safety steps could save lives as Wisconsin leads the nation in fatal ATV and UTV crashes.
The DNR reports 29 deadly incidents so far in 2026, including 15 rollovers.
Wisconsin law also requires writers involved in a crash to report it to law enforcement right away and file a written report with the DNR within 10 days.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
Tucker Kraft is back.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports from training camp in Green Bay where the Packers number 85 Tucker Kraft is back at tight end taking snaps during 11 on 11 head coach Matt LaFleur.
I think you could be in for a treat today.
Kraft back after suffering a torn ACL nine and a half months ago I asked him if he's on a limited snap count for now.
Yeah, a snap count for sure.
Like I've said since the beginning of training camp they have a plan for me and
week by week they're going to gradually increase my snap count depending on the full rep range of practice.
So, you know, my job is just out there and answer all my numbers called.
The Packers play the Broncos in Denver this Friday.
Baseball, the Brewers back home and have tonight off before hosting the Seattle Mariners tomorrow night.
Lefty Kyle Harrison gets the start against Seattle right hand pitcher Bryce Miller.
The Brewers beat the Dodgers on Sunday.
Six to two, Logan Henderson with the win.
The crew took the series in LA three games to one.
With sports, I'm Mike Clemens.
Plenty of sunshine today.
We're gonna get to the low to mid 80s for a high this afternoon tonight.
Scattered shower or thunderstorm possible otherwise partly to mostly cloudy with a low in the mid 60s tomorrow.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms with a high in the upper 70s to low 80s.
I meteorologist Sean Cable.
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