Snowmobiling and tourism take a hit in northern Wisconsin

Clear all the snow you can Saturday, because temperatures are going to drop throughout the week.

Officially, Madison started the week with 9.9 inches for the snow season (since July 1) and ended with 28.4 inches.

The pavilion at Olbrich Botanical Gardens was constructed in 2001 but its roof tiles need replacing while other restoration work could begin i…

A lack of snow continues to hamper winter tourism as only Sawyer County has open trails, although conditions are reportedly poor.

Trails in southern Wisconsin had opened on Jan. 12 while most trails in northern Wisconsin have not yet opened.

"The long-term trend is fewer licenses, fewer hunters and less revenue coming in, and it's going to get a lot worse before it gets better." 

Daniel DeWitt and his High 5 Surf company brings a California vibe and insulating wet suits to the frigid waters of Milwaukee's Bradford Beach. 

Bob Groter was killed just before noon on a Thursday in Vilas County in 2023 when he was struck head-on by a speeding, drunken snowmobile driver.

Under the program, businesses can borrow up to $2 million to cover their financial losses caused by the weather.