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American Science & Surplus Raises $170,000 From Customers

American Science & Surplus Raises $170,000 From Customers

Founded in 1937, with biggest store in Milwaukee, it launched GoFundMe campaign.

WPR Lays Off Staff, Cuts Programs

WPR Lays Off Staff, Cuts Programs

Wisconsin Public Radio faces budget shortages, potential federal cuts.

Dangerous Heat and High Humidity Will Create ‘Soupy’ Weather In Wisconsin This Weekend

Dangerous Heat and High Humidity Will Create ‘Soupy’ Weather In Wisconsin This Weekend

With heat indexes over 100 degrees expected across much of the state, the National Weather Service is urging residents to take precautions

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Considering solar panels or a heat pump? Don't wait.

Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee

Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee

Parade and festival celebrate 'love, life and freedom.'

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.

Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut

Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut

System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.

The Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre

The Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre

Andrea and Julia Bartz have both become writers of bestselling thriller novels.

US Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings

US Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings

Experts say lawmakers spreading disinformation harms the nation.

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Yessenia Ruano Self-Deports to El Salvador

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Yessenia Ruano Self-Deports to El Salvador

ICE reportedly denied her request to remain in US while visa application pending.