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A lifelong commitment to conservation and education: Remembering Bob Welch of Waupaca

For decades, Bob Welch conserved habitat in the Waupaca area, while sparking his passion for...

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Wisconsin-funded driver's education grants aim to reduce reckless driving

After 20 years, Wisconsin will again offer state-funded driver's education grants starting in July.

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Kenosha Common Council OKs Menominee tribal casino plan. Next up: County Board

Tribal leaders say they have "work to do" to ease concerns of county supervisors.

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Menominee tribal casino proposed for Kenosha faces key vote Wednesday night

The Menominee also promise a hotel, restaurant and ballroom as part of a Hard Rock complex.

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Wisconsin effort ferments to bar Donald Trump from 2024 presidential election ballot

After failing at the Wisconsin Elections Commission, a Democratic activist says it's off to court.

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Herb Kohl, former US senator and owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, has died. He was 88

Herb Kohl, a former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the Milwaukee...

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Now comes the map making in Wisconsin's legislative redistricting dispute

After the recent State Supreme Court ruling it's time to submit new maps.

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The Wisconsin Black Historical Society hosts 36th annual Kwanzaa celebration

The celebration brings people together from across the state in honor of Kwanzaa's first...

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Meet the friends behind a new Harambee community cafe

Set to open in January, Kuumba Juice and Coffee will bring fresh-pressed juices, espresso drinks,...

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World's tallest glass tree created outside historic Yerkes Observatory in southeast Wisconsin

During this holiday season, something magical happened near Lake Geneva in southeastern...

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Milwaukee-area musicians with Ukrainian roots keep performing to help preserve their culture

Russia's war against Ukraine is nearly two years old, but music helps some cope with the news.

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In Wisconsin, apple pie baked in a paper bag is all the rage over the holidays

In southeast Wisconsin, there's an option that ranks highly — apple pie that comes in a — wait...

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Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce praises Biden visit, says access to capital still a concern

President Joe Biden spoke to the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. We have reaction.

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Invasive carp abound in the Mississippi River, but state and federal partners work to slow them down

For more than two decades, federal and state agencies have been trying to prevent Asian carp from...

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Unions closely watch Wisconsin Supreme Court case involving Amazon 'delivery partners'

A key issue in the legal battle is whether the drivers are independent contractors or employees.

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Wisconsin's top education stories of 2023

Colleges and universities made cuts, laid off staff, and one shut down entirely. And K-12 schools...

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UW-Madison makes offer to Native American students in Wisconsin — free education

Enrolled tribal members in Wisconsin can receive free UW-Madison tuition, housing, meals, books...

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Wisconsin Democrats, and their visitors, say abortion will, in effect, be on the 2024 ballot

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) at a Milwaukee event.

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Over 100 years of charm & variety: A look at a family-owned department store in small town Wisconsin

It’s rare to see a family-owned department store that’s not vacant or repurposed. These days...

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How can MPS improve deaf education? A task force is trying to answer that question

A task force is looking at how to improve education for deaf and hard of hearing students in MPS.

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