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Menominee charter school works to preserve culture through language learning

October 2, 2022 - 5:10am

The Kaehkēnawapatāēq charter school started by the Menominee Indian School District is teaching and immersing children in the Menominee language.

Indigenous ultracyclist from Wisconsin connects to her heritage during record-setting races

October 2, 2022 - 5:00am

Alexandera Houchin, an Anishinabe woman who grew up in Janesville and Evansville, was the first woman to cross the finish line in this year’s 527-mile Colorado Trail Race.

The legal challenge of Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban is awaiting its day in court. Where does the case stand?

September 30, 2022 - 6:25pm

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is suing to block enforcement of an 1849 law that bans most abortions. Where does that case stand?

Predicting hurricane paths and intensification

September 30, 2022 - 4:00pm

We talk with a hurricane researcher about how Ian intensified -- and how researchers are trying to better predict how that happens with future storms in the context of a changing climate.

Amid soaring energy costs, public pushes back against We Energies' proposed rate hike

September 30, 2022 - 3:00pm

As heating costs climb this winter, some residents are bucking plans by Wisconsin’s largest utility to raise electric and gas rates beginning next year.

History of the Holocaust now required for all Wisconsin students

September 30, 2022 - 7:30am

Children being liberated from Buchenwald in 1945

Starting this fall, all K-12 students will be required to be taught about the Holocaust perpetrated by Nazi Germany. The unfunded educational mandate is supported by the Milwaukee-based Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center. We talk to the executive director of the organization.

Viroqua Cemetery approves land use for green burials

September 30, 2022 - 7:00am

The Viroqua Cemetery Association recently approved a site on its land for green burials. We learn more about the rules and regulations of the burial process and what it could mean for the environment.

DNR: Wisconsin wolf population dropped 14 percent after controversial wolf hunt last year

September 30, 2022 - 6:00am

According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the state’s wolf population fell around 14 percent to 972 wolves following last year’s controversial wolf hunt.

Milwaukee County executive warns of future budget problems without sales tax increase

September 29, 2022 - 4:00pm

On the day he proposed his $1.37 billion budget, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley once again called for the state to allow the county to raise its sales tax. It’s a move Crowley said could decrease property taxes and maintain critical services for Milwaukee County residents.

Report: Power shift in the last decade has prevented policies to protect Wisconsin's environment

September 29, 2022 - 3:05pm

Wisconsin is failing to protect the environment and conserve natural resources as power has shifted from state agencies to the Republican-controlled Legislature, according to a new report from a state conservation group.

State testing data shows improved math, English learning. But scores remain below pre-pandemic levels

September 29, 2022 - 2:00pm

More students participated in standardized tests this spring, likely helping to improve the state's proficiency scores.

UW System takes to social media to boost financial aid applications

September 29, 2022 - 12:00pm

The UW System is hoping to boost federal financial aid applications in Wisconsin via a new social media campaign encouraging students to complete the FAFSA. Currently, the Badger State ranks 38th in the nation on FAFSA completion rates, with just more than half of students applying.

Octopi Brewing unveils Dane County's first solar-battery project

September 29, 2022 - 11:30am

Octopi Brewing is unveiling new facilities in Waunakee as part of a $62 million development that makes it the first solar and battery project in Dane County.

More high school athletes are returning to sports, WIAA says

September 29, 2022 - 11:25am

A report from the National Federation of State High School Associations this month marked its first participation survey in three years. It shows Wisconsin ranking 16th among states, down two spots from before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent additions to the Wisconsin Register of Historic Places

September 29, 2022 - 7:30am

The Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthousewas recently added to the State Register of Historic Place in Wisconsin.

About 10 structures are added every three months to the Wisconsin Register of Historic Places, and still there’s a backlog of buildings to be considered. We talk about a few recent additions with the state historic preservation officer.

Nurse practitioner talks innovation in organ transplantation

September 29, 2022 - 7:00am

kidney, organ transplant, organ donation

According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, the United States recently achieved its 1 millionth organ transplant, which is more than any other country. A Wisconsin nurse practitioner details the latest innovations in organ donation.

Wisconsin Republicans sue the city of Milwaukee, demanding information about effort to get out the vote

September 29, 2022 - 6:10am

The Republican Party of Wisconsin is demanding the city of Milwaukee release communications from employees about a privately-funded get-out-the-vote effort, which Mayor Cavalier Johnson said he supported earlier this month.

3 technical college system board members still serving 16 months after terms expire

September 29, 2022 - 5:00am

Three members of the Wisconsin Technical College System board appointed by former Republican Governor Scott Walker are refusing to step down, thereby blocking Evers appointees from serving. It's the same approach used by Wausau dentist Fred Prehn who was encouraged by Republicans to stay on the state's Natural Resources Board...

Ukrainian refugee lecturing at UW Oshkosh

September 28, 2022 - 3:30pm

Oksana Katsanivska is a guest lecturer at UW Oshkosh

We meet a guest lecturer at UW Oshkosh, who fled her home country of Ukraine with her family during the ongoing war with Russia.

Record book-banning attempts in 2022

September 28, 2022 - 4:00pm

We see the back of a girl with a long, dark hair in a ponytail as she faces a large bookshelf, broswing.

The American Library Association released preliminary data on censorship finding that there have been attempts to ban over 1600 books this year so far, which surpasses the total number in 2022. We look at the numbers with a censorship expert.

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Menominee charter school works to preserve culture through language learning

Indigenous ultracyclist from Wisconsin connects to her heritage during record-setting races

The legal challenge of Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban is awaiting its day in court. Where does the case stand?

Predicting hurricane paths and intensification

Amid soaring energy costs, public pushes back against We Energies' proposed rate hike

History of the Holocaust now required for all Wisconsin students

Viroqua Cemetery approves land use for green burials

DNR: Wisconsin wolf population dropped 14 percent after controversial wolf hunt last year

Milwaukee County executive warns of future budget problems without sales tax increase

Report: Power shift in the last decade has prevented policies to protect Wisconsin's environment

State testing data shows improved math, English learning. But scores remain below pre-pandemic levels

UW System takes to social media to boost financial aid applications

Octopi Brewing unveils Dane County's first solar-battery project

More high school athletes are returning to sports, WIAA says

Recent additions to the Wisconsin Register of Historic Places

Nurse practitioner talks innovation in organ transplantation

Wisconsin Republicans sue the city of Milwaukee, demanding information about effort to get out the vote

3 technical college system board members still serving 16 months after terms expire

Ukrainian refugee lecturing at UW Oshkosh

Record book-banning attempts in 2022

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