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MATC’s Former DEI Officer Files Federal Discrimination Suit

MATC’s Former DEI Officer Files Federal Discrimination Suit

Complaint alleges college officials discriminated against Black employees.

Ascension’s Spring 2024 Ransomware Attack Affects Millions of Patients

Ascension’s Spring 2024 Ransomware Attack Affects Millions of Patients

Health care system operates 24 campuses, more than 100 facilities in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Bowling Alleys Adapt to Changing Times

Wisconsin Bowling Alleys Adapt to Changing Times

Number of bowling alleys in U.S. has decreased by 32% since 2005. 

Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums

Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums

26 states allow laws or constitutional amendments to be passed by voters. Not Wisconsin.

Homicide Charge Recommended in Beating Death at Racine Jail

Homicide Charge Recommended in Beating Death at Racine Jail

Man in custody for attempted homicide accused of assaulting fellow inmate.

New Strain of Norovirus Could Be Driving Outbreaks

New Strain of Norovirus Could Be Driving Outbreaks

Wisconsin health official says a record number of outbreaks were reported in December.

Inmate Assaulted at Racine County Jail ‘Not Expected To Recover,’ Lawyer Says

Inmate Assaulted at Racine County Jail ‘Not Expected To Recover,’ Lawyer Says

None of the inmates who witnessed assault activated emergency button, says Racine County Sheriff's Office.

Microsoft Pauses Construction on Second Phase of Wisconsin Data Center

Microsoft Pauses Construction on Second Phase of Wisconsin Data Center

Potential design changes are coming to project. First phase scheduled for 2025 completion.

Marshfield Clinic Completes Merger With South Dakota Health System

Marshfield Clinic Completes Merger With South Dakota Health System

Central Wisconsin health system joins the largest rural health system in the U.S. after a different merger failed.

Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination

Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination

Communities have waited more than 500 days to access $125 million set aside for PFAS remediation.

Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash

Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash

Students were on the bus when it struck the child in parking lot at Silver Spring Intermediate School.

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.