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Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan

Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan

Last year there were 56 drownings. Rip currents can be tricky.

Kenosha Cop Who Killed Michael Bell Jr. Running for Sheriff

Kenosha Cop Who Killed Michael Bell Jr. Running for Sheriff

Albert Gonzales shot Bell, which resulted in $1.75 million wrongful death settlement.

Will Kaul Remove Natural Resources Board Chair?

Will Kaul Remove Natural Resources Board Chair?

Environmental groups push him to act. AG says law will guide his decision.

Children’s Wisconsin Gets $20 Million Donation

Children’s Wisconsin Gets $20 Million Donation

Yabuki Family Foundation’s donation is largest gift in Milwaukee health system’s history.

UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students

UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students

Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.

Will Bucks Celebrations Hike COVID-19 Cases?

Will Bucks Celebrations Hike COVID-19 Cases?

Health officials fear a spike could come. Half of county residents are not vaccinated.

State Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage

State Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage

Housing, retirement and baby bond proposals also included in legislative package.

Are Vaccine Mandates Legal?

Are Vaccine Mandates Legal?

Law professor discusses legal precedent, current laws related to vaccination.

Seven Wisconsin Athletes Make U.S. Olympic Team

Seven Wisconsin Athletes Make U.S. Olympic Team

They're competing in events like rowing, trap shooting, sailing and track and field.

Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone

Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone

Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.

Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors

Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors

Survivors would have legal protection from assailant even after the offenders probation ends.

Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe

Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe

GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.