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Parent Sues MPS Over Lack of Security Guards

Parent Sues MPS Over Lack of Security Guards

MPS says city must supply officers

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Opposing ‘400 Years’ Veto By Evers

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Opposing ‘400 Years’ Veto By Evers

Justices questioned using partial veto to extend school funding for centuries.

More Federal Complaints Allege Title IX Violations By Wisconsin School Districts

More Federal Complaints Allege Title IX Violations By Wisconsin School Districts

Accusing 4 districts of 'hostile environments' for transgender and nonbinary students.

The ‘Secret Sauce’ That Could Reelect Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin

The ‘Secret Sauce’ That Could Reelect Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Incumbent finds voters in parts of Wisconsin that reject other Democrats.

Republican US Senate Challenger Eric Hovde Says He Has the Momentum

Republican US Senate Challenger Eric Hovde Says He Has the Momentum

He's trailed Democratic Baldwin in nearly all polls. But the race may be tightening.

Crime Continues to Decline in Milwaukee

Crime Continues to Decline in Milwaukee

Mirroring national trends, with reductions in murder, assault, burglaries this year.

Former Wisconsin Governors Urge People to Vote in New Ads

Former Wisconsin Governors Urge People to Vote in New Ads

Jim Doyle and Scott McCallum featured in TV and radio public service messages.

State Test Scores Show Nearly Half of Students at Grade Level

State Test Scores Show Nearly Half of Students at Grade Level

Better than last year on reading and math but new tests make comparisons difficult.

As Election Day Nears, The Economy Remains Top Issue for Wisconsin Voters

As Election Day Nears, The Economy Remains Top Issue for Wisconsin Voters

Views on economy not as negative as a year ago, but inflation still a concern.

Wisconsin Will Need 10,000 More Elder Care Workers By 2030

Wisconsin Will Need 10,000 More Elder Care Workers By 2030

State's 75-plus population will grow 41% by end of decade.

Federal Judge Orders Northern Wisconsin Town to Bring Back Voting Machines

Federal Judge Orders Northern Wisconsin Town to Bring Back Voting Machines

Rusk County Town of Thornapple switched to hand-counted, paper ballots this year.

MPS Considers Closing, Merging Schools

MPS Considers Closing, Merging Schools

District can't afford to keep all 149 school buildings open, given enrollment decline.