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Carroll University Launches $52 Million Construction Plan

Carroll University Launches $52 Million Construction Plan

The liberal arts school in Waukesha is anticipating record enrollment this year

Is Wildfire Smoke Pollution Wisconsin’s New Normal?

Is Wildfire Smoke Pollution Wisconsin’s New Normal?

More than half of Wisconsin's counties under advisory, again, until Tuesday.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul Joins Crackdown On Robocalls

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul Joins Crackdown On Robocalls

Americans received about 4.6 billion robocalls per month in 2025.

UW System Pays To Settle DEI Demotion Lawsuit

UW System Pays To Settle DEI Demotion Lawsuit

Settlement ends lawsuit brought by former UW-Eau Claire DEI administrator who claimed she was demoted because she's white.

Bipartisan Law Allows Advanced Nurses To Set Up Their Own Practices

Bipartisan Law Allows Advanced Nurses To Set Up Their Own Practices

Compromise becomes law after previous versions stalled.

Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Uber Drivers, Parole Violation Bills

Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Uber Drivers, Parole Violation Bills

Governor vetoed 5 bills Friday afternoon and signed 17 others, including several related to health care and policing.

Even With Evers Out, Gubernatorial Field Remains Small

Even With Evers Out, Gubernatorial Field Remains Small

Strategists say any would-be candidates must weigh the potential benefits of announcing early against the demands of a lengthy campaign.

Trump’s Plan To Change Census Could Reduce Wisconsin Funding

Trump’s Plan To Change Census Could Reduce Wisconsin Funding

UW-Madison expert says president’s proposal appears at odds with Constitution.

Port Washington Data Center Would Include $175 Million In Public Infrastructure Costs

Port Washington Data Center Would Include $175 Million In Public Infrastructure Costs

Developer would front cash and be repaid from property tax revenue data center generates.

Economist Expects Wisconsin Manufacturing Jobs To Mirror National Decline

Economist Expects Wisconsin Manufacturing Jobs To Mirror National Decline

Economist Menzie Chinn says new jobs report shows 'drastic change' in job market's trajectory.

Liberal Law Firms Invoke GOP Process In Push For New Congressional Maps

Liberal Law Firms Invoke GOP Process In Push For New Congressional Maps

Law firms want Republican procedure used to attempt to strike down Wisconsin Congressional maps.

UW Campuses Offer Direct Admission to 33,500 High School Students

UW Campuses Offer Direct Admission to 33,500 High School Students

Facing enrollment declines, campuses increase size of program by 40%.