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Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says

Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says

DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.

MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump

MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump

Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.

Universities Require COVID-19 Pledge

Universities Require COVID-19 Pledge

Many UW System campuses requiring pledge by staff, students to wear face masks, maintain safe distances, wash hands.

Kanye West Nomination Papers Too Late?

Kanye West Nomination Papers Too Late?

His attorneys argue petitions turned in 14 seconds after 5 p.m. deadline are still legal, question state Elections Commission's clock

Big Ten Expected to Cancel Football Season

Big Ten Expected to Cancel Football Season

Reports say 12-2 vote supported cancellation. PAC 12 conference expected to cancel this week.

Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate

Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate

State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.

Suspended Tosa Police Officer Reportedly Assaulted By Protesters

Suspended Tosa Police Officer Reportedly Assaulted By Protesters

Officer Joseph Mensah's home was vandalized a large group of people says Wauwatosa PD

Opioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic

Opioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic

Opioid overdoses are up 117 percent compared to the same period in 2019.

Kanye West’s Nomination Papers Challenged

Kanye West’s Nomination Papers Challenged

Complainants argue his nomination papers are filled with errors and were turned in late.

Pandemic Imperils Arts and Culture Industry

Pandemic Imperils Arts and Culture Industry

These organizations may be among the last to bounce back.

Regents Approve Rules Complying with Title IX Changes

Regents Approve Rules Complying with Title IX Changes

Without changes, UW-System could have lost $1 billion in federal revenues.

Democrats Take on Voting Restrictions

Democrats Take on Voting Restrictions

Lawsuits seek to change deadlines for online voter registration and mail-in ballots.