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Wisconsin DOJ Using Trained Dogs to Detect Internet Crimes Against Children

Wisconsin DOJ Using Trained Dogs to Detect Internet Crimes Against Children

The canines sniff out electronic storage devices with child exploitation materials.

One In Three Home Insurance Claims Are Denied. Here Is How To Respond.

One In Three Home Insurance Claims Are Denied. Here Is How To Respond.

Guidance for Wisconsin homeowners on documenting damage, disputing denials and finding help locally.

Bill Would Let Wisconsin Blame Other States For Its Smog Problem

Bill Would Let Wisconsin Blame Other States For Its Smog Problem

GOP lawmakers say Illinois and Indiana drive ozone levels; critics say air will not get cleaner here.

$11 Million Boost For First-Gen College Students In Milwaukee

$11 Million Boost For First-Gen College Students In Milwaukee

All-In Milwaukee’s largest gift yet will add 50 new scholars a year starting with the class of 2027.

Wisconsin Gas Prices Top $4, With More Increases Expected

Wisconsin Gas Prices Top $4, With More Increases Expected

War in Iran, refinery outages and summer demand are pushing prices to their highest since 2022.

Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again

Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again

Green Bay–area lawmaker ends more than a decade in Legislature but leaves a safe red seat behind.

State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools

State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools

Part of effort that will send coaches to 54 schools statewide.

Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI

Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI

'There’s pretty much bipartisan skepticism, both here in Wisconsin and nationally.'

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race

Nearly a year from next Wisconsin Supreme Court election, 2 candidates already running.

Wisconsin Could Have ‘A Big Year’ for Lyme Disease

Wisconsin Could Have ‘A Big Year’ for Lyme Disease

Tick bites and emergency room visits soaring; warmer, wetter weather good for deer ticks.

Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Law Forward promises to appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Trump Administration Wants Wisconsin to Return $20M in COVID-19 Funds

Trump Administration Wants Wisconsin to Return $20M in COVID-19 Funds

Funds went to private schools as approved by Biden administration, state DPI says.