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State’s Elder Care Facilities Face Staffing, Budget Issues

State’s Elder Care Facilities Face Staffing, Budget Issues

Nearly two dozen nursing homes in Wisconsin have closed since 2020.

Senate Committee Votes to Fire State Elections Administrator

Senate Committee Votes to Fire State Elections Administrator

Attorney General has said firing of Meagan Wolfe is illegal. Now up to full state Senate.

Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk

Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk

Once gone from Wisconsin, there are now 515 elk in state, and the number is growing.

Partnership Seeks to Make Wisconsin a Regional Tech Hub

Partnership Seeks to Make Wisconsin a Regional Tech Hub

15 consortium members say state's biohealth, manufacturing sectors make it an ideal site.

U.S. Deputy Education Secretary’s Visit Touts STEM Funds for MPS

U.S. Deputy Education Secretary’s Visit Touts STEM Funds for MPS

Part of $500 million in federal pandemic funds Milwaukee Public Schools received.

Republicans Advance Income Tax Cut

Republicans Advance Income Tax Cut

Evers promises a veto, calling it a financially 'irresponsible' bill.

Despite Spring Surge, Great Lakes Water Levels Held Steady This Summer

Despite Spring Surge, Great Lakes Water Levels Held Steady This Summer

Water levels held unusually steady this summer when they would normally climb.

Republican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations

Republican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations

Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.

‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District

‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District

Melissa Tempel says First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired in July.

PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny

PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny

From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.

College Course Teaches Packers History

College Course Teaches Packers History

New, no-credit, online course offers 104 years of Wisconsin pro football lore.

Wisconsin Libraries See New Efforts To Ban Books

Wisconsin Libraries See New Efforts To Ban Books

National movement has found its way to multiple Wisconsin library systems.