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State Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court

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.

With Federal Funding Surge Ending, Schools Must Decide What Programs To Keep

With Federal Funding Surge Ending, Schools Must Decide What Programs To Keep

Wisconsin schools received $2.4B in federal COVID-19 relief funds

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?

Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure

Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure

Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.

At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations

At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations

Republican vice presidential candidate returns to state, calls for 'secure southern border.'

RNC Suit Claims Racine Didn’t Hire Enough Republican Poll Workers

RNC Suit Claims Racine Didn’t Hire Enough Republican Poll Workers

City's August primary poll workers included 8 Republicans and 7 Democrats.

Wisconsin’s Infrastructure Gets ‘C’ Grade

Wisconsin’s Infrastructure Gets ‘C’ Grade

Up from 'C-' four years ago in American Society of Civil Engineers ranking. Public parks ranked lowest.

Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity

Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity

Lack of staff primary reason for not expanding capacity. Low pay an issue.

Dane County and Appeals Court Agree On Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses

Dane 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.

Universities of Wisconsin Enrollment Is Up

Universities of Wisconsin Enrollment Is Up

Led by UW-Madison, 8 campuses see enrollment hikes this fall.

Dane County Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Attempt to Get Off Presidential Ballot

Dane 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.'

State Faces Auto Technician Worker Shortage

State Faces Auto Technician Worker Shortage

Retirements, high turnover compounded by fewer students in postsecondary programs.