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Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire

Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire

Will finish her term but won't be on 2027 ballot, setting up open race for high court.

Wisconsin Legislators Debate Crypto ‘Staking’ Investments

Wisconsin Legislators Debate Crypto ‘Staking’ Investments

Should it be legal? Backers cite possible gains. Bankers warn of fraud, consumer risks.

Suburban School Districts Are Randomly Drug Testing Students

Suburban School Districts Are Randomly Drug Testing Students

Including Mukwonago, Arrowhead and Oconomowoc. Waukesha may soon follow.

Trump Administration Investigating WI School District’s Gender Policy

Trump Administration Investigating WI School District’s Gender Policy

Alleges that New Richmond School District's bathroom policy is unlawful.

Milwaukee Program Aimed at Nurturing Infant-Parent Reading Expands

Milwaukee Program Aimed at Nurturing Infant-Parent Reading Expands

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin will partner with the Milwaukee Public Library to bring its literacy program to more sites.

MPS Plans To Cut 263 Non-Classroom Jobs To Close $46 Million Gap

MPS Plans To Cut 263 Non-Classroom Jobs To Close $46 Million Gap

Superintendent says classroom teaching positions will be spared under cost-cutting plan.

History Rocks Tour Draws Protests At Brookfield Central High School

History Rocks Tour Draws Protests At Brookfield Central High School

Parents fear partisan agenda as Education Department roadshow stops in suburban Milwaukee.

Man Gets 7 Years For Setting TikTok Fire At Rep. Grothman’s Office

Man Gets 7 Years For Setting TikTok Fire At Rep. Grothman’s Office

Fond du Lac judge also ordered seven years of extended supervision in the 2025 office fire case.

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against New Trump Tariffs

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against New Trump Tariffs

Evers and Kaul say the latest 10% import duties are illegal and driving up prices for families.

Milwaukee Public Schools Reaches Highest Graduation Rate In 16 Years

Milwaukee Public Schools Reaches Highest Graduation Rate In 16 Years

MPS hits 72% on-time graduation as state numbers climb and absenteeism trends downward statewide.

Legal Today, Illegal Tomorrow? Wisconsin’s Hemp Shops Face A Federal Crackdown

Legal Today, Illegal Tomorrow? Wisconsin’s Hemp Shops Face A Federal Crackdown

With marijuana still banned in the state, hemp-derived THC and CBD products are the latest target of Washington policy shifts.

Legal Groups Warn AI Court Interpreters Could Jeopardize Rights

Legal Groups Warn AI Court Interpreters Could Jeopardize Rights

Backers say the bill cuts costs, but critics say errors could send people to jail unfairly.