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Washington County Plans To Sell Former UWM Campus To Christian School
Despite 2024 Decline, Algae Blooms Still On Long-Term Upward Trend

Despite 2024 Decline, Algae Blooms Still On Long-Term Upward Trend

About 62% of blooms reported so far this year have been dangerous blue-green algae.

Despite Record-High Jobs, Wages, Federal Changes Could Challenge Wisconsin Families

Despite Record-High Jobs, Wages, Federal Changes Could Challenge Wisconsin Families

New report highlights possible impact of Trump tariffs, tax bill on working families as economy shows signs of cooling.

Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services

Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services

The Department of Public Works will begin its transition back to normal operations.

Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open

Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open

Conservative Rebecca Bradley says her 'fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.'

Wisconsin Republicans Reconsider Fundraising, Messaging

Wisconsin Republicans Reconsider Fundraising, Messaging

After disappointing spring, report pushes strategies to improve turnout, funding.

Milwaukee County Overdose Deaths Down 30% in 2024

Milwaukee County Overdose Deaths Down 30% in 2024

Third year in a row of decline, but officials say there's still more work to do.

MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust

MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust

Brenda Cassellius aims to improve a school district dogged by tough issues.

Ascension Wisconsin Cancels Physician Outsourcing Plan

Ascension Wisconsin Cancels Physician Outsourcing Plan

Hospital providers and Sen. Baldwin raised concerns about effects on patients.

UW-Madison Part of a Wave of Active Shooter Hoaxes Across US

UW-Madison Part of a Wave of Active Shooter Hoaxes Across US

'By the time the truth gets out it’s a hoax, people are frightened to death.'

Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program

Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program

Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

US Rep. Gwen Moore Warns of ‘Tyranny’ By Trump Administration

US Rep. Gwen Moore Warns of ‘Tyranny’ By Trump Administration

'We are going the way of other sort of oligarchs and tyrannies in the world.'