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State Health Officials Await Data On Omicron

State Health Officials Await Data On Omicron

Monitoring the emergence of new COVID-19 variant as state hits 11-month high in cases.

New Housing Permits Up 26% In State

New Housing Permits Up 26% In State

Biggest one-year hike in Wisconsin in more than a decade, study finds.

UW-Green Bay Works to Restore Oak Savanna

UW-Green Bay Works to Restore Oak Savanna

$30,000 in seeds to restore 76-acre natural area in Northeast Wisconsin.

Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections

Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections

Including U.S. Senator race. He has 'lost confidence' in state elections agency.

‘We Are All In This Together’

‘We Are All In This Together’

Waukesha unites in wake of tragedy at holiday parade.

Rittenhouse Says ‘Self-Defense Was On Trial’

Rittenhouse Says ‘Self-Defense Was On Trial’

First interview since acquittal is with Fox host Tucker Carlson.

Waukesha Shocked by Killings, Schools Close

Waukesha Shocked by Killings, Schools Close

Five killed, 48 injured. Suspect Darrell E. Brooks given 'inappropriately low bail’ for prior charge, DA says.

UW Campuses Face Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors

UW Campuses Face Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors

Thompson says system 'cannot afford to jeopardize millions of dollars in federal contracts.’

5 Killed, 40 Injured By Driver Speeding Through Waukesha Parade

5 Killed, 40 Injured By Driver Speeding Through Waukesha Parade

Community stunned by horrific Incident Sunday during Christmas Parade.

Hospitals Relying on Temporary Travel Nurses

Hospitals Relying on Temporary Travel Nurses

Travel nurses work short term contracts, making significantly more than staff nurses.

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.

Pandemic Created Small Business Boom

Pandemic Created Small Business Boom

The number of new business applications has soared in recent years.