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MPS Celebrates Earth Day on Sustainable Playground

MPS Celebrates Earth Day on Sustainable Playground

Milwaukee school district has received nearly $40 million to support green initiatives.

Wisconsin Prisons Have Nation’s Second Highest Black-White Disparity
Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?

Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?

He's still the state chair. And party leaders won't discuss details of their weekend meeting.

Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021

Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021

But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.

Wisconsin Businesses Could Recoup Millions Paid in Illegal Tariffs 

Wisconsin Businesses Could Recoup Millions Paid in Illegal Tariffs 

Businesses cut staff, wages. Wonderstate Coffee spent $100,000 on import duties.

Wisconsin Cleaning Up After 14 Tornadoes, Severe Storms and Flooding

Wisconsin Cleaning Up After 14 Tornadoes, Severe Storms and Flooding

Rainfall totals near Milwaukee and Green Bay were up to 700% higher than normal.

Invasive Plant Rapidly Spreading Through Wisconsin

Invasive Plant Rapidly Spreading Through Wisconsin

Far more of lesser celandine in the state, particularly Milwaukee County.

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?

Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.

Build-to-Rent Companies Needed, Wisconsin Housing Experts Say

Build-to-Rent Companies Needed, Wisconsin Housing Experts Say

Federal housing bill backed by Sen Baldwin requires big companies to sell their rental homes.

2 Wisconsin Health Systems Launching New Cancer Treatment Programs

2 Wisconsin Health Systems Launching New Cancer Treatment Programs

Proton therapy programs will offered by Froedtert Hospital/MCW and UW Health.

Weather Service Working to Confirm Dozens of Tornadoes That Hit Wisconsin

Weather Service Working to Confirm Dozens of Tornadoes That Hit Wisconsin

26 tornado warning issued Friday. Storms caused flooding, train derailment, widespread damage.

WI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit

WI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit

Suit cites state constitution mandate that all children must have access to sound basic education.