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Can Wisconsin’s Stressed Oak Trees Be Saved?

Can Wisconsin’s Stressed Oak Trees Be Saved?

Arborists say early signs of off-color leaves and thinning canopies are a critical window to act before trees die back further.

UW System Seeks $90 Million To Train 35,000 Health Workers

UW System Seeks $90 Million To Train 35,000 Health Workers

Healthy Wisconsin plan would expand health care workforce over the next decade amid rising demand.

Wisconsin Voters Prepare To Head To Polls As Many Still Undecided

Wisconsin Voters Prepare To Head To Polls As Many Still Undecided

From Milwaukee to Marathon County, anxiety and uncertainty shape Tuesday’s Democratic contest.

As Supplier Backs Out, Milwaukee Scrambles To Maintain Fluoride In Water

As Supplier Backs Out, Milwaukee Scrambles To Maintain Fluoride In Water

No bids for a new contract left the utility cutting fluoride doses while hunting the open market for shipments.

Lawsuit Filed Over Wisconsin’s Trans Birth Certificate Law

Lawsuit Filed Over Wisconsin’s Trans Birth Certificate Law

ACLU challenges state rule that some judges interpret as requiring invasive surgeries to change legal sex marker.

Under Fire Over Duplicate Ballots, Green Bay Clerk Resigns

Under Fire Over Duplicate Ballots, Green Bay Clerk Resigns

Jeffreys leaves post as Elections Commission finds probable cause of state law violations.

Milwaukee Artist Donates 2,000 Works To Kohler Arts Center

Milwaukee Artist Donates 2,000 Works To Kohler Arts Center

Major gift will anchor a three-decade career in Sheboygan.

Regulators Force Do-Over For $1.7 Billion Data Center Power Line Plan

Regulators Force Do-Over For $1.7 Billion Data Center Power Line Plan

PSC revokes ATC’s application for Port Washington project, calling it a moving target.

Wisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash

Wisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash

Residents, comedians and a former NYC mayor collide over plans for the historic mill property.

Why More Than 100,000 Wisconsin Student Borrowers Are Now In Default

Why More Than 100,000 Wisconsin Student Borrowers Are Now In Default

Federal pauses are over, repayment rules have shifted and many residents are struggling to catch up on loans.

From Canceling Thanksgiving To Calling It Her Favorite Holiday

From Canceling Thanksgiving To Calling It Her Favorite Holiday

Francesca Hong recalibrates her online persona as Republicans seize on years-old tweets.

‘We Drained Our Savings,’ The Long Tail Of Milwaukee’s 2025 Floods

‘We Drained Our Savings,’ The Long Tail Of Milwaukee’s 2025 Floods

A year later, basements are largely rebuilt, but financial and emotional scars remain.