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A new report shows that for those doing minimum wage work, it can be hard to afford the rent in many areas around the U.S. We talk with an analyst involved in the report about the findings, and about what’s needed when it comes to meeting housing needs.

Preparing To Vote In Wisconsin's Primary Elections

August 14, 2018 - 8:05am

Voters use voting booths on Election Day

The primaries are here, so...what are you supposed to do, again? We’ll talk about what you should know before heading out to the polls.

Enbridge Pipeline Protesters Found Guilty Of Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing An Officer

August 13, 2018 - 8:45pm

A jury has found two people guilty of disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer following a protest at Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 construction site in Superior last summer.

Chief Morales: Milwaukee Police Shoot, Kill Man On City's South Side

August 13, 2018 - 6:30pm

Milwaukee police shot and killed a 48-year-old man on the city's south side Monday.

How Conspiracy Theories Spread Online

August 13, 2018 - 3:35pm

Conspiracy theories are nothing new but they seem to have become more commonplace and have seemingly moved from the fringe to the mainstream. Arizona State University's Keith Brown joins us to talk about how and why conspiracy theories spread, and why we're seeing more of them today.

Employees Suspected Of Data Breach Still On Adams County Payroll

August 13, 2018 - 4:50pm

Some of the employees suspected of causing a data breach affecting more than 250,000 people are still on the Adams County payroll, according to county manager/administrative coordinator Casey Bradley.

Wisconsin Sees Strong Early Voting Turnout For Partisan Primary

August 13, 2018 - 3:50pm

Early voting across Wisconsin has eclipsed totals from the last non-presidential election year, according to the state Elections Commission.

Smoke From Canada, Not California, Causes Hazy Skies In Wisconsin Over Weekend

August 13, 2018 - 3:20pm

Hazy skies over much of Wisconsin this past weekend were due to wildfires in Canada not California, according to the National Weather Service.

Northern Wisconsin Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration After June Flooding

August 13, 2018 - 3:00pm

Six counties in northern Wisconsin have received a federal disaster declaration after flooding in June caused roughly $13 million in damages to public infrastructure.

Approach To Funding K-12 Separates 67th Assembly Candidates

August 13, 2018 - 10:00am

The candidates for Wisconsin's 67th Assembly District have different views about state taxpayers paying for private school vouchers.

Trump Backs Harley-Davidson Boycott Over Production Plans

August 13, 2018 - 8:35am

President Donald Trump is backing calls for a boycott of Wisconsin motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson amid an ongoing steel tariff dispute.

Commercial Fishing Operations Reporting Record Catch Along Lake Superior's South Shore

August 13, 2018 - 6:05am

Commercial fishing operations along the south shore of Lake Superior are reporting record catches of whitefish and a strong recovery of the lake trout population.

Partisan Primary Election To Be Held Tuesday

August 13, 2018 - 5:15am

Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the partisan primary races for governor and U.S. Senate, along with a number of other offices.

Can Sleeping For A Year Help You Reboot Your Life?

August 11, 2018 - 11:00am

Ottessa Moshfegh is a rising star among young literary fiction writers. Her third novel, "My Year of Rest and Relaxation," was released in July and has received rave reviews.

Space Force To Become A Reality Under Trump Administration

August 10, 2018 - 3:05pm

Vice President Mike Pence announced the creation of the Space Force at a news conference Thursday. Pence said that the new U.S. defense branch was crucial to maintain America's dominance in space and combat other weapons threats from countries such as Russia or China. Sandra Erwin of Space News joins...

Former Corrections Secretary: Walker, Schimel Neglected Youth Prison For Political Reasons

August 10, 2018 - 2:25pm

Former Wisconsin prisons secretary Ed Wall in his new book accuses the governor of refusing to visit the state's embattled youth prison for political reasons.

Tammy Baldwin Holds Listening Session Tour In Midst Of Contentious Republican Senate Race

August 10, 2018 - 2:15pm

With many watching the outcome of the Republican U.S. Senate primary race, incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin is holding a week-long series of listening sessions across Wisconsin.

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The Rising Cost Of Housing

Preparing To Vote In Wisconsin's Primary Elections

Enbridge Pipeline Protesters Found Guilty Of Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing An Officer

Chief Morales: Milwaukee Police Shoot, Kill Man On City's South Side

How Conspiracy Theories Spread Online

Employees Suspected Of Data Breach Still On Adams County Payroll

Wisconsin Sees Strong Early Voting Turnout For Partisan Primary

Smoke From Canada, Not California, Causes Hazy Skies In Wisconsin Over Weekend

Northern Wisconsin Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration After June Flooding

Approach To Funding K-12 Separates 67th Assembly Candidates

Trump Backs Harley-Davidson Boycott Over Production Plans

Commercial Fishing Operations Reporting Record Catch Along Lake Superior's South Shore

Partisan Primary Election To Be Held Tuesday

Can Sleeping For A Year Help You Reboot Your Life?

Space Force To Become A Reality Under Trump Administration

Former Corrections Secretary: Walker, Schimel Neglected Youth Prison For Political Reasons

Tammy Baldwin Holds Listening Session Tour In Midst Of Contentious Republican Senate Race

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