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Black-led Orchestra Aims To Bring Comfort, Change Narrative

Black-led Orchestra Aims To Bring Comfort, Change Narrative

Black String Triage Ensemble works to support grieving families.

Feds Buying $350 Million Great Lakes Icebreaker

Feds Buying $350 Million Great Lakes Icebreaker

Part of $858 billion defense bill. Endorsed by Sen. Baldwin and Rep. Gallagher as way to improve Wisconsin shipping.

Hate Crimes Increase 54% in Wisconsin Says FBI

Hate Crimes Increase 54% in Wisconsin Says FBI

Despite fewer agencies reporting data, Wisconsin sees 111 hate crimes in 2021. Black community targeted in 30% of incidents.

Evers Will Propose Legalizing Marijuana

Evers Will Propose Legalizing Marijuana

As he did in his last budget. If Republicans disagree he would sign medical marijuana bill.

State’s Child Care Providers Face Tough Choices

State’s Child Care Providers Face Tough Choices

Struggling with worker shortages, low wages, long waitlists as federal pandemic funds end.

UW-Madison Ranks 8th in Nation in Research Spending

UW-Madison Ranks 8th in Nation in Research Spending

Still among top 10 universities but down from 4th place in 2014.

More State Businesses Embrace Sustainable Practices

More State Businesses Embrace Sustainable Practices

Since pandemic more efforts to cut waste, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions.

Legal Experts Argue 10 Is Too Young For Adult Charges In Milwaukee Shooting

Legal Experts Argue 10 Is Too Young For Adult Charges In Milwaukee Shooting

The case of a 10-year-old Milwaukee boy accused of killing his mother could end up back in juvenile court.

Two Major Hospital Mergers Will Impact Wisconsin Residents

Two Major Hospital Mergers Will Impact Wisconsin Residents

Advocate Aurora was approved to merge with Atrium earlier this month. Gundersen and Bellin also merged.

DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards

DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards

DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.

County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented

County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented

26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide

Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project

Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project

850,000 solar panels part of WEC Energy Group's $5.4 billion spending on green energy.