3/18/2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state. The state legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that could allow tribes to offer online sports betting available to people anywhere in Wisconsin. The move comes just at the NCAA basketball tournaments get underway — one of the most popular betting times in the U.S. But the Wisconsin measure still needs the signature of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. And it would not take effect immediately. Wisconsin would become the 32nd state to allow online sports betting. A total of 39 states already allow at least some type of sports betting.

3/18/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN – UPPCO still showing thousands still without power days after an historic blizzard hit the central U.P. over the weekend.  Most of the power outages are between Marquette and Iron Mountain in Southern Marquette County. 

3/18/2026

N. WISCONSIN - The Wisconsin DNR is selling bonus harvest authorizations (formerly leftover permits) for the 2026 spring turkey season. The permits are $10 for residents, $15 for nonresidents. Sales start at 10 a.m. daily via the Go Wild online portal or sales agents, with a limit of one per hunter per day. Hunters must set up a secure Go Wild username/password before purchase. After all zone permits have been made available, remaining tags go on sale on the 21st at 10 a.m. Zone 6 has no bonus tags. An online queue with randomized numbers will be used for those entering 9:45-10 a.m. All spring turkey hunters need a valid license, 2026 stamp, and a harvest authorization. The spring season runs from the Youth Hunt, April 11-12th, through Period F, May 20-26th. Check the DNR website for details.