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Milwaukee’s Beaches Had Polluted Water For More Than Half of 2024

Milwaukee’s Beaches Had Polluted Water For More Than Half of 2024

Sampling found 77 percent of Wisconsin's Great Lakes beaches had high levels of E. coli, but danger was often transient.

Businessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor

Businessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor

Ex-Navy SEAL promises a Trump-style 'shakeup' of Madison.

Developer Wants to Build Data Center Campus in Dane County

Developer Wants to Build Data Center Campus in Dane County

Huge project could include up to 15 buildings constructed over next decade.

The Battle Over Books for Wisconsin Prisoners

The Battle Over Books for Wisconsin Prisoners

Advocacy group says Department of Corrections blocking donations of used books.

UW System Plans 5% Tuition Hike

UW System Plans 5% Tuition Hike

2025-26 resident tuition and fees for UWM would be $10,916.

Communities Across Wisconsin Embrace Sustainability

Communities Across Wisconsin Embrace Sustainability

Report finds rise in energy efficiency, LED upgrades, wastewater projects.

Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts

Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts

Big Beautiful Bill cuts federal funds for contraception, cancer screening, STD care.

Homes of UW Regents Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages

Homes of UW Regents Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages

UW statement calls vandalism 'dangerous, unlawful, and unacceptable.'

Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Delays in Releasing Public Records

Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Delays in Releasing Public Records

Backed by open records supporters. But will Vos, state Assembly consider bill?

Beef Prices Rising in Wisconsin

Beef Prices Rising in Wisconsin

Annual survey of Wisconsin grocery store prices finds prices up by 4%.

World’s Largest Fencing Tournament Comes to Milwaukee

World’s Largest Fencing Tournament Comes to Milwaukee

USA Fencing National Championship feature 6,000 fencers, 90 different events.

How Milwaukee Brewers Decide When to Close Stadium’s Roof

How Milwaukee Brewers Decide When to Close Stadium’s Roof

It's an 'art and a science.' Distinctive movable roof closed for 35% of games.