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Extreme Heat An Acute Threat To Those On Kidney Dialysis, New Study Shows

Extreme Heat An Acute Threat To Those On Kidney Dialysis, New Study Shows

UW-Madison research shows risk of death is 18% higher during extreme heat events.

Two Republicans Vying To Challenge Gwen Moore

Two Republicans Vying To Challenge Gwen Moore

Tim Rogers facing off against Purnima Nath in Aug. 13 primary. Winner faces Moore in November.

Harris, Walz and Vance All Campaign in Eau Claire

Harris, Walz and Vance All Campaign in Eau Claire

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance also held an event in Eau Claire.

New Marquette Poll Shows Harris, Trump In Dead Heat in Wisconsin

New Marquette Poll Shows Harris, Trump In Dead Heat in Wisconsin

It's the first Marquette University Law School poll since Harris replaced Biden.

Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility

Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility

The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.

Kennedy, Cornel West File To Appear On Wisconsin Presidential Ballot

Kennedy, Cornel West File To Appear On Wisconsin Presidential Ballot

Four independent candidates filed signatures to run for president in Wisconsin. Nine candidates could appear.

Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt

Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt

Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.

Fired Teacher, WILL Suing School District After Declining To Use Student’s Preferred Pronouns

Fired Teacher, WILL Suing School District After Declining To Use Student’s Preferred Pronouns

Teacher Jordan Cernek says using transgender student pronouns violates his religious beliefs.

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

But advocates say Governor Tony Evers action is just the first step, more needed.

Wisconsin Startup Investments Fell in 2023

Wisconsin Startup Investments Fell in 2023

So far in 2024, the state tech council has tracked $256M in startup investments.

Dodge County Sheriff Investigating Another Death at Waupun Correctional Institution

Dodge County Sheriff Investigating Another Death at Waupun Correctional Institution

Death appears to be self-inflicted, sheriff's office says of ongoing inquiry