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Waupun Prison’s ‘Nightmare’ Lockdown

Waupun Prison’s ‘Nightmare’ Lockdown

Lockdown has gone on since late March. Prisoners describe unsanitary conditions and a dearth of medical care.

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.

Concordia’s Huge Seawall Impacts Mequon Homes On Lake Michigan

Concordia’s Huge Seawall Impacts Mequon Homes On Lake Michigan

University’s 2,700-foot protective wall causes erosion for nearby residents, who may lose homes.

Tribes Seek Future Beyond Casinos

Tribes Seek Future Beyond Casinos

Shutdown during pandemic leads to reassessment, state’s tribes consider other businesses, investments.

MATC Broadens Access to College in Milwaukee

MATC Broadens Access to College in Milwaukee

Education can unlock opportunities blocked by racial, economic inequality.

The Battle for Lake Michigan’s Shoreline

The Battle for Lake Michigan’s Shoreline

As water levels surge, Wisconsinites erecting walls. But that could hurt downstream beaches.

Lake Michigan Endangers Shorelines

Lake Michigan Endangers Shorelines

Rising from record low to record high in seven years. ‘The water always wins.’

How Liars Jail the Innocent

How Liars Jail the Innocent

State laws have no standards on police informants, whose wrongful testimony can put innocent people behind bars.

Legislators Raising Questions About State’s Tracking of Ex-Offenders

Legislators Raising Questions About State’s Tracking of Ex-Offenders

Legislative committee members have concerns about accuracy of GPS tracking system.

How to Improve the State’s GPS Tracking System

How to Improve the State’s GPS Tracking System

GPS breakdowns when tracking ex-offenders waste taxpayers’ money and undermine rehabilitation efforts. But there are possible solutions.

State’s Sex Offender Tracking System Often Fails

State’s Sex Offender Tracking System Often Fails

GPS monitoring system often goes haywire, causing problems and wasting police resources. Part I of a series.