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Officer Shoots, Kills 31-Year-Old Man
Video posted on social media Tuesday shows officers allegedly dragging the victim's body.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMayor Johnson’s Plan to Nearly Double Milwaukee’s Population
Hopes to grow city's population from 577,222 to 1 million. How will he do it?
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioKnodl Beats Trump-Backed Candidate in 8th Senate District GOP Primary
Brandtjen loses. Republican Dan Knodl will face Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin in April.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioProtasiewicz, Kelly To Face Off In High-Stakes Supreme Court Race
Jennifer Dorow falls to Kelly in hotly-contested race between conservatives.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLocal Government Advocates Expect More State Shared Revenue
They're confident long 'broken' program will be fixed in upcoming state budget.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioStudy Finds Algal Blooms Grow in Cold
Study of state's lakes finds growth when water temperature below 59 degrees.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Budget Funds 80 More Staff to Process Occupational Licenses
Department of Safety and Professional Services has faced criticism for service delays.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank Dies At 67
Served for nearly a decade, through COVID-19 pandemic, hailed as strong leader.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Housing Shortage Worse for Marginalized Groups
State needs 140,000 new housing units by 2030, also needs to grow affordable housing.
Feb 18th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioState Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup
$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'
Feb 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Proposes $305 Million Increase For UW System
Budget proposal, subject to Legislature approval, includes tuition waiver program for low-income students.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade
Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio