Large-scale solar and wind is coming to Wisconsin’s communities. UW-Madison Extension has tools to help your community understand what’s happening to make sure local government has priorities and a plan set before they arrive. Jessy Bradish, Renewable Energy Specialist with UW-Extension talks with Jill Welke about some of the questions those communities should be asking.  What options or strategies have been working elsewhere?  Those are just a few of the long-term conversations she says that lead to productive meetings and projects.

More moderate weather today before we see a better chance of rain on Friday.  Stu Muck also recaps some of the storm data they've collected from Monday's severe weather episode.

If you're a fan of American Idol, you know who Hannah Harper is.  Recently the Missouri native captured the American Idol title and launched her "Sting Cheese Tour" based on her original song titled 'String Cheese'.  Teri Barr recaps the journey Harper made and how Wisconsin-based Sartori Cheese jumped in as her title sponsor!

Ice cream is a great way to take a break from the heat and humidity of Wisconsin's weather.  In honor of National Ice Cream Month, Cedar Crest Ice Cream has released their limited edition winner of the 2026 4-H Ice Cream Flavor Contest.  How does "Hold Your Horses" ice cream sound?  Well, it's the winner and Kiley Allan talks with Shannon Simon of Cedar Crest about the flavor combination the kids came up with!