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68 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Face Decline in Public School Students

68 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Face Decline in Public School Students

Decades-long trend has districts across state considering closing, merging schools.

Murphy’s Law: Will Richland County Turn Against Trump?
Murphy’s Law

Will Richland County Turn Against Trump?

Wisconsin’s rural counties may suffer -- a lot -- from his policies.

New Film Documents Closure of Two-Year Colleges in Wisconsin

New Film Documents Closure of Two-Year Colleges in Wisconsin

Director Ken Brosky questions the loss of Washington County and Richland campuses.

Measles Vaccination Rates Falling Across Wisconsin

Measles Vaccination Rates Falling Across Wisconsin

Down by 20% in some counties over past decade. State has second worst rate in U.S.

Despite Act 10, Union Argues UW Health Nurses Can Collectively Bargain

Despite Act 10, Union Argues UW Health Nurses Can Collectively Bargain

Supreme Court oral arguments come as larger case about Act 10 is pending.

Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches

Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches

Legislature passed budget with $20 million for economic loss due to campus closures.

UW-Platteville Vacating Richland Campus

UW-Platteville Vacating Richland Campus

Democrats blame Republicans for cutting UW system funding.

Rebecca Cooke Believes She Can Turn 3rd Congressional District Blue

Rebecca Cooke Believes She Can Turn 3rd Congressional District Blue

Pitting working class, dairy farm background against Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Murphy’s Law: Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin
Murphy’s Law

Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin

Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.

GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College

GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College

Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.

Vote Tuesday: Statewide Democratic Candidates
Vote Tuesday

Statewide Democratic Candidates

Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.

Fewer High School Grads Choosing College

Fewer High School Grads Choosing College

State’s 2-year campuses, technical colleges see big enrollment drops amid a hot labor market.