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Tosa Officer That Killed Three People Suspended

Tosa Officer That Killed Three People Suspended

Wauwatosa's Police and Fire Commission suspends officer Joseph Mensah.

State Overpaid $21 Million for Unemployment

State Overpaid $21 Million for Unemployment

Audit Bureau finds unknown number of participants received incorrect unemployment benefits.

Experts Say Remote Work Will Outlast Pandemic

Experts Say Remote Work Will Outlast Pandemic

More flexible, hybrid work models have lower expenses, are likely to continue in the future.

Johnson Opposes More Economic Stimulus Funding

Johnson Opposes More Economic Stimulus Funding

Won’t back “even a dime more” until issues with past funding fixed, Republican Senator says.

Should La Crosse Remove Its Hiawatha Statue?

Should La Crosse Remove Its Hiawatha Statue?

Mayor calls for taking down statue created in 1961, criticized as a stereotype.

Survey Finds Pandemic Hurt State Businesses

Survey Finds Pandemic Hurt State Businesses

39% said it had "somewhat negative” effect, 36% a "very negative” effect on business.

Wisconsin 1st In Youth Vote Clout

Wisconsin 1st In Youth Vote Clout

Voters 18 to 29 will have more influence on presidential race here than any other state, study finds.

State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism

State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism

Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.

Cheese Prices Volatile During Pandemic

Cheese Prices Volatile During Pandemic

Cheese prices have not been unaffected by the mass closures across the country.

Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon

Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon

Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.

Climate Change May Help Asian Carp Thrive in Lake Michigan

Climate Change May Help Asian Carp Thrive in Lake Michigan

Left unchecked, warming will eliminate some of the carp's competition for food, study says.

Support for Black-Owned Businesses Rising?

Support for Black-Owned Businesses Rising?

Studies show Black owners disproportionately hurt by pandemic.