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Unions file new lawsuit challenging Act 10 collective bargaining law

Seven Wisconsin unions representing teachers and other public workers have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Act 10, which ended collective bargaining for most public employees. Read more

President of Thorogood holding a boot in progress.

Making one of the 'coolest' things in Wisconsin: Thorogood work boots

A Tesla car at a charging station in California

GOP lawmakers circulate bills that would allow Wisconsin to access federal funds to build EV charging stations

Kim Mahoney's home near Foxconn

Mount Pleasant approves Microsoft deal for data centers on Foxconn land

WPR News

Democrat Dianne Hesselbein elected new Senate minority leader

New investment in broadband expansion 'an equalizing opportunity' for state's rural communities

UW-Madison in trademark fight with Texas economist

Wisconsin proposal would give tax breaks to businesses that help their workers afford child care

Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel enters 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

NPR News

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Maria Callas: The soprano of the century

Why solar-powered canoes could be good for the future of the rainforest

Israel says it has hit more than 400 targets in Gaza since end of truce with Hamas

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She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood tests

When army ants encounter obstacles, they link together to build living bridges.

Army ants use collective intelligence to build bridges. Robots could learn from them

Regional News

New investment in broadband expansion 'an equalizing opportunity' for state's rural communities

Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel enters 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Appleton Airport expansion will double the facility's size, builds on recent passenger growth

Wisconsin may remove lead pipes faster as EPA unveils aggressive new timeline

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Arts & Culture

President of Thorogood holding a boot in progress.

Making one of the 'coolest' things in Wisconsin: Thorogood work boots

How a Packers-themed beer gained statewide distribution

Finding solace in the vastness of space

Greendale High School band to march in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Politics

Sen. Dianne Hesselbein speaks at a podium

Democrat Dianne Hesselbein elected new Senate minority leader

Wisconsin proposal would give tax breaks to businesses that help their workers afford child care

Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel enters 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Sen. Melissa Agard to step down as Democratic minority leader

Music

Maria Callas as Rosina in Rossini's Il Barbieri di Siviglia, at Milan's La Scala theater in 1956.

Maria Callas: The soprano of the century

At 95, jazz icon Sheila Jordan still eats, drinks and breathes the music

Aja Monet: Tiny Desk Concert

Shane MacGowan, irascible frontman of The Pogues, has died at age 65

When stars are on stage, this designer makes it personal for each fan in the stadium

Sampha: Tiny Desk Concert

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PBS Wisconsin

Great Performances:Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best - A revue of milestone Broadway shows and songs from 1973-2023 from Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater; host Sutton Foster.

Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece:Hotel St. Marc - Eliza tracks down a conman, believing she has finally caught Scotland Yard's most wanted man -- but she is not...

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