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Tom Tiffany attacks David Crowley on data centers as campaign for governor ramps up

In the early days of the general election campaign for Wisconsin governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has tried to ...
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More than half of people dead this year in Wisconsin off-road vehicle crashes were over 60

Most of the 29 people killed in ATV/UTV crashes so far had never completed an off-highway vehicle safety course, according to the latest data from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. And ...
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UW System will freeze tuition for 2 years if state invests $190M

Tuition at Wisconsin’s public university system will be frozen for the 2027-29 biennium if the Legislature agrees to invest $190 million in the Universities of Wisconsin. Board of Regents President ...
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Wisconsin Democrats sue to boot Republican from key state Senate race

Michele Magadance Skinner is a Republican running for Wisconsin’s 31st Senate District in 2026. Photo courtesy of Friends of Michele Skinner campaign Wisconsin Democrats are suing to kick a Republican ...
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Nearly $1M conservation easement approved on 1.2K acres in northern Wisconsin

A bike trail north of Forest Lake. Around 481 acres near Forest Lake and 771 acres near Emil Lake make up the recently approved Border Lakes Forest Legacy Conservation Easement. The Wisconsin ...
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We Energies, Milwaukee schools partnership opens career doors for high school students

Mickey Critton explains the work he does at We Energies on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in West Allis, Wis. Angela Major/WPR Working at We Energies was not part of Mickey Critton’s plan, but it was the ...
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Former state Democratic Party chair sees ‘wind’ in Democrats’ sails

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and outgoing Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler have a one-on-one conversation on stage at the party’s annual convention in Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, ...
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17-year-old Wisconsin MMA fighter will represent Team USA at global championship

Andrew DeVito wasn’t much of an athlete, growing up. The 17-year-old from Kenosha hated the idea of going to the gym and training. Four years ago, his parents pushed him to take self-defense classes, ...
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‘Corey matters’: The Rev. Al Sharpton gives eulogy for Madison man killed by police

Corey Ruiz’s sister Veronica Ruiz speaks as attorney Ben Crump, left, and the Rev. Al Sharpton, right, stand by her side Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, during her brother’s funeral at Fountain of Life ...
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Universities of Wisconsin to ask for $330M to invest in state’s workforce, healthcare

This week, the Universities of Wisconsin announced a slate of budget proposals aimed at boosting the state’s workforce, economy and access to healthcare. The university system is seeking $240 million ...
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Wisconsin DNR seeks to prorate wolf damage claims amid potential funding shortfall

The Natural Resources Board has approved the DNR’s wolf management plan, which does not set a population goal for wolves in Wisconsin. Photo: dalliedee (CC BY) Wisconsin regulators can now forge ahead ...