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Meteorologists Say Cuts To National Weather Service Already Degrading Quality of Forecasts

Meteorologists Say Cuts To National Weather Service Already Degrading Quality of Forecasts

Fewer weather balloon launches means less accurate forecast data, which could be hazardous during storm season.

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.

Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools

Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools

District cites enrollment decline. Parents say likely plans target Hispanic families.

Medical Experts Cite Rise in Fireworks Injuries, Urge Safety on July 4th

Medical Experts Cite Rise in Fireworks Injuries, Urge Safety on July 4th

Firework-related injuries up by 52% last year, trend felt in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.

Their Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce

Their Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce

Evers had called for this. Safety concerns have plagued 127-year-old facility

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment

Kirk Bangstad arrested for alleged harassment of Lakeland Times publisher.

Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal

Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal

With $1.2 billion in tax cuts, new spending on K-12 schools, UW system, child care.

Uber and Lyft Drivers Went on Strike at Mitchell Airport

Uber and Lyft Drivers Went on Strike at Mitchell Airport

Protest of poor pay ended by county sheriff after drivers block exit from parking lot.

US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill

US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill

After leading opposition to omnibus bill, Johnson votes to move it forward.

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting

Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.