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Only Alternative to Political Violence Is Civil Dialogue, UW Experts Say

Only Alternative to Political Violence Is Civil Dialogue, UW Experts Say

Two centers at the Universities of Wisconsin trying to prevent political extremism.

Sturtevant Will Keep its Local Police Department

Sturtevant Will Keep its Local Police Department

Racine County village of about 7,000 considered outsourcing its policing.

ACLU Sues Wisconsin Sheriffs Who Hold People in Jail at ICE’s Request

ACLU Sues Wisconsin Sheriffs Who Hold People in Jail at ICE’s Request

Civil liberties group wants WI Supreme Court to declare practice illegal.

Federal Grant Funding Wisconsin Foreign Languages for 60 Years Cut

Federal Grant Funding Wisconsin Foreign Languages for 60 Years Cut

Congress had approved funding. Thousands of state students will be affected.

Wisconsin Unemployment Holds Steady, But Number Working Falls

Wisconsin Unemployment Holds Steady, But Number Working Falls

State continues to have unemployment rate below national average.

Top Wisconsin Education Official Calls Federal Government A ‘Bully’

Top Wisconsin Education Official Calls Federal Government A ‘Bully’

In response, GOP leader says public schools are 'unaccountable.'

Common Ground to Exit ACA Marketplace in 11 Wisconsin Counties

Common Ground to Exit ACA Marketplace in 11 Wisconsin Counties

An estimated 24,000 people, including thousands in Milwaukee, will need to find a new insurer next year.

Wisconsin Lawmaker Says He Received Death Threats For Comments On Bill Blocking Pride Flags

Wisconsin Lawmaker Says He Received Death Threats For Comments On Bill Blocking Pride Flags

Lawmaker claims he was told he needs to be 'Charlie Kirk'd' after comments.

Microsoft Announces Additional $4 Billion Investment in Wisconsin

Microsoft Announces Additional $4 Billion Investment in Wisconsin

Company says first Mount Pleasant data center should be operational by early 2026.

Bill Would Make Damaging Historical Markers, Statues A Felony

Bill Would Make Damaging Historical Markers, Statues A Felony

Legislature also consider increasing penalties for human trafficking.

45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory

45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory

Deadly incident remains under investigation.

Microsoft Data Centers Could Use 8.4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year

Microsoft Data Centers Could Use 8.4 Million Gallons of Water Per Year

City of Racine releases data on projected water use following lawsuit.