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State Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court
Cory Tomczyk sued the Pilot & Review for defamation for reporting he used anti-gay slur.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWith Federal Funding Surge Ending, Schools Must Decide What Programs To Keep
Wisconsin schools received $2.4B in federal COVID-19 relief funds
Sep 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris?
After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure
Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioAt Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations
Republican vice presidential candidate returns to state, calls for 'secure southern border.'
Sep 18th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioRNC Suit Claims Racine Didn’t Hire Enough Republican Poll Workers
City's August primary poll workers included 8 Republicans and 7 Democrats.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin’s Infrastructure Gets ‘C’ Grade
Up from 'C-' four years ago in American Society of Civil Engineers ranking. Public parks ranked lowest.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public RadioSurvey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity
Lack of staff primary reason for not expanding capacity. Low pay an issue.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioDane County and Appeals Court Agree On Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses
A less stringent standard for when an address is detailed enough for ballot to be counted.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioUniversities of Wisconsin Enrollment Is Up
Led by UW-Madison, 8 campuses see enrollment hikes this fall.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDane County Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Attempt to Get Off Presidential Ballot
'Mr. Kennedy has no one to blame but himself if he didn’t want to be on the ballot.'
Sep 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioState Faces Auto Technician Worker Shortage
Retirements, high turnover compounded by fewer students in postsecondary programs.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio