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New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.

State Crime Labs Had Fewer Cases, Longer Turnarounds in 2024

State Crime Labs Had Fewer Cases, Longer Turnarounds in 2024

Kaul says Legislature needs to fund more staff. His GOP opponent says AG is at fault.

Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown

Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown

Several hundred resettled in Wisconsin. 'We are partners who... fought for America.'

State Health Leaders Condemn Federal Change on Hepatitis B Vaccine

State Health Leaders Condemn Federal Change on Hepatitis B Vaccine

Watering down recommendation for vaccine that has saved babies lives, experts charge.

Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants

Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants

State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.

Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination

Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination

Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps smaller Wisconsin villages fund water projects.

Report Shows More Than 1 in 3 Wisconsin Students Need Reading Intervention

Report Shows More Than 1 in 3 Wisconsin Students Need Reading Intervention

Problem is worst for 1st graders, new state report shows.

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.

Marinette Marine Lays Off 93 Employees After Navy Cancels Ship Order
State Nears Settlement with Johnson Controls/Tyco Over PFAS Spills

State Nears Settlement with Johnson Controls/Tyco Over PFAS Spills

Wisconsin DOJ sued company alleging over firefighting foam manufacturing.

Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids

Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids

Though most are US citizens, his warnings and reported 'strike teams' stoking fear.

Milwaukee Zoo Welcomes Two Eastern Black Rhinos

Milwaukee Zoo Welcomes Two Eastern Black Rhinos

A critically endangered species, rhinos have 5-inch-thick skin and daunting horns.