Abriela Thiel
Associate Producer
Madison, WI
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Education
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 4:27 PM CST
|By Abriela Thiel
SizeUpWI is a new data intelligence tool that is designed to help small and midsize businesses thrive and grow by making sound strategic business decisions.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 10:41 AM CST
|By Abriela Thiel
Personalized items on social media might seem like the perfect present, but the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is warning that shoppers should watch out for phony companies.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 4:13 PM CST
|By Abriela Thiel
The BBB said between high inflation rates and increased prices of consumer goods, the 2022 shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one - including with new scams.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 10:52 AM CST
|By Abriela Thiel
This deal isn’t confirmed, but sources said Wisconsin is pushing to sign Fickell within the next 48 hours.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 2:28 PM CST
|By Abriela Thiel
The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced Wednesday that Wisconsin collected a total of 54,040 pounds of unwanted medications this fall.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 4:54 PM CST
|By Abriela Thiel
Wisconsin high school seniors are now able to apply for the scholarship that hopes to provide the opportunity for young leaders to continue their education.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 7:33 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
“Holy smokes!” UW-Madison announced Charlie Berens as their winter commencement speaker Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
As this week marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging Wisconsinites to help prevent and detect childhood lead exposure.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The trailer was stolen along County Highway P near the Village of Kendall sometime Wednesday, the DOJ said.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 12:48 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
When it comes to cleaning out gutters, draining garden hoses or raking leaves, the DNR said doing some of these chores differently can be beneficial for creatures in nature.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 8:49 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
Efforts by the DNR aim to improve habitats for the at-risk Connecticut warbler in Bayfield County and protect its wintering grounds in South America.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 5:54 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
With the holidays quickly approaching, USPS announced mailing deadlines Tuesday to send holiday packages to service members abroad.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 7:53 AM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The debate, hosted by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, will begin at 7 p.m. Friday.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The BBB said con artists offering “free solar panels” use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and into giving away personal information.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 8:05 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
As the issue of abortion continues to get statewide attention, anti-abortion supporters met for their annual event for the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
DHS said getting the flu shot is the best way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death because of the flu.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 8:46 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order Thursday that ordered United States and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of 9/11.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 7:56 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The new bivalent COVID-19 boosters will soon be available to eligible Wisconsinites to further protect against the virus, per CDC guidance.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
Projections from Wisconsin’s cranberry growers show that Wisconsin will harvest more than 63% of the nation’s cranberry supply this year.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:52 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
One million dollars of the grant money for Wisconsin will be used in Lafayette County to purchase equipment for a new critical access hospital to be built in Darlington.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 8:23 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The Bucks’ preseason will tip off on Saturday, Oct. 1 with the Bucks hosting the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 4:27 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The $8 million investment into EMS will be distributed to communities across Wisconsin.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
Senator Tammy Baldwin, along with her group of colleagues, is urging the U.S. government to press for the WNBA player’s release.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 9:36 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The expanded program will help train more certified nursing aides to help support Wisconsin’s nursing homes.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 4:51 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The contest gives fans the chance to have their sign featured at Lambeau Field at a 2022 Packers game.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The redesigned site is intended to be easier to navigate for election clerks and Wisconsin residents.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel and Colton Molesky
They discussed topics ranging from inflation to the environment in the first televised debate for the race.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 1:27 PM CDT
|By Gillian Rawling and Abriela Thiel
Two people are dead after a shooting Saturday at a Milwaukee grocery store parking lot, TMJ4 and Fox6Now reported.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 4:27 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
Because the June 30 federal FAFSA deadline has passed, students are looking for other financial options to help cover tuition costs, and scammers are taking advantage.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The BBB is offering these tips to help consumers deal with higher prices.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel and Gillian Rawling
Columbia County dispatch confirmed a fire at the Arlington Research Station Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 3:22 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
This new technology can help farmers reduce costly veterinary bills and optimize production by having greater awareness of their animals’ medical status.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
With the addition of the latest Rustic Road route, the trips highlight about 740 miles of scenic, lightly traveled country roads through 61 Wisconsin counties.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
This comprehensive center can evaluate, diagnose and perform fetal intervention when warranted as well as offer delivery and care after birth.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
A Juneau County official said the community is still in shock because of the shooting of Judge John Roemer.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 11:04 AM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The DNR is inviting families to head outdoors during Free Fun Weekend, which will take place June 4-5 and will waive state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 2:47 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The new investments will fall under the previously announced Neighborhood Investment Fund and Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant pandemic response programs.
Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 4:23 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel and Kylie Jacobs
The search party to find an injured Juneau County black bear is getting bigger.
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The DNR is inviting families to head outdoors during Free Fun Weekend, which will take place June 4-5 and will waive state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes.
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 3:42 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
Memorial Day weekend is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer, which means kids will be spending more time outside, and in the water.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 8:46 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
A 2022 camping report said camping accounts for 40% of all leisure travel trips taken in 2021.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 8:04 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
WisDOT is asking travelers to buckle up, put their phones down, plan their routes and drive carefully through work zones.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
National Safe Boating Week kicks off Saturday.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 9:05 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The new UI dashboard provides insight into the strength of Wisconsin’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 downturn.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 8:44 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The former pastor was charged for incidents that repeatedly occurred between 2005 to 2010.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wheelchair basketball player and gold medalist John Boie was recognized by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at a special ceremony at the White House on May 4.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
Gov. Evers has granted more pardons during his first three years in office than any other governor in contemporary history.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
In a joint letter, the governors called for Congress to work quickly to pass legislation to protect the rights prescribed in Roe v. Wade.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 2:07 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
The Wisconsin DNR is rolling out a new webpage that allows the public to engage in the air permit process.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Abriela Thiel
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, WHEDA plans to use the $20 million investment to create a new grant program for developers to help fill shortages in capital sources needed for multifamily housing tax credit projects that still have serious funding gaps.