Estefanía Pinto Ruiz / KWQC-TV6 News, Author at Wisconsin Watch

A person stands in front of a corrugated metal grain bin with a large tear in its side, while a ladder is attached to the bin and another grain bin is visible in the background.

Environment, Health & Welfare

Grain bin accidents remain deadly. One farmer hopes his family’s story can help.

by Estefanía Pinto Ruiz / KWQC-TV6 News August 4, 2026August 3, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

About half of grain bin entrapments are still fatal despite advances in safety training and rescue efforts.

A kayak and a small tent on sand next to a river at sunset

From Minnesota to the Gulf: Paddling all 2,400 miles of the Mississippi River is a grand adventure

by Estefanía Pinto Ruiz / KWQC-TV6 News September 19, 2025September 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A man stands among green grass and trees.

Volunteers collect and plant acorns along Mississippi River to save struggling forests

by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Estefanía Pinto Ruiz / KWQC-TV6 News January 1, 2025January 1, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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