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UW-Madison Sees 30% Drop In New International Students

UW-Madison Sees 30% Drop In New International Students

With delays in visa processing, travel bans and threats of deportation, fewer students are traveling overseas

Federal Special Education Layoffs Worry Wisconsin Education Advocates

Federal Special Education Layoffs Worry Wisconsin Education Advocates

Trump administration also cut funds for Wisconsin program that attracts and retains special ed teachers.

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Raises Legal Questions, Could Negatively Impact Wisconsin Businesses

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Raises Legal Questions, Could Negatively Impact Wisconsin Businesses

More than 350 employers in Wisconsin use program to hire skilled workers.

When Will Fall Colors Peak in Wisconsin?

When Will Fall Colors Peak in Wisconsin?

Colorful leaves may be peaking somewhat later in 2025.

Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance

Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance

Republican Party of Milwaukee County hosts memorial event on Kirk's birthday.

Ascension, UnitedHealthcare Reach Deal To Restore Service

Ascension, UnitedHealthcare Reach Deal To Restore Service

Agreement is retroactive to Oct. 1, when United customers lost in-network access to Ascension facilities.

Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays

Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays

Projects big and small are encountering push back, state law change could empower municipalities.

Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes

Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes

One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.

Should Lakes and Forests Have Rights in Wisconsin? Bills Propose Protections

Should Lakes and Forests Have Rights in Wisconsin? Bills Propose Protections

A group of Democrats is proposing 'rights of nature' legislation

‘SWIFTIE Act’ Aims To Stop Scalpers in Wisconsin

‘SWIFTIE Act’ Aims To Stop Scalpers in Wisconsin

Dem-backed bill would ban bots, cap markup rates and require price transparency.

Federal Shutdown Delays Potential Soybean Farmer Bailout

Federal Shutdown Delays Potential Soybean Farmer Bailout

But do farmers want it? "It's kind of like putting a Band-aid on a gunshot wound," says association leader.

Fishing, Not Warming, Is Leading Driver of Midwest Fish Populations

Fishing, Not Warming, Is Leading Driver of Midwest Fish Populations

Study led by UW-Madison found fishing had a greater effect on most studied locations.