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2 Unions Sue To Overturn Wisconsin Collective Bargaining Law

February 26, 2018 - 1:10pm

Locals 139 and 420 of the Operating Engineers of Wisconsin say Act 10 violates their rights to free speech and free association under the First Amendment. They filed their lawsuit last week in federal court in Milwaukee.

Duluth Set To Welcome Home Twin Ports Olympians

February 26, 2018 - 12:10pm

Duluth is holding a community celebration to honor Twin Ports Olympians. Members of the U.S. women's and men's curling teams, cross-country skiing coach Chad Salmela and other Olympic team representatives will attend Tuesday's event at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

Ryan Opponent Bryce Outlines Economic Agenda To Machinists

February 26, 2018 - 12:05pm

Democrat Randy Bryce is rolling out his economic agenda in the race against House Speaker Paul Ryan, saying the Republican incumbent has "failed working families."

More Wisconsin Groups Seeking Active Shooter Training

February 26, 2018 - 10:00am

More groups in Wisconsin are asking law enforcement with help in active shooter training.

Transportation Secretary: State Examining Mass Transit Pilot Programs In Southeastern Wisconsin

February 26, 2018 - 6:00am

Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Dave Ross said the state is looking at increasing grants to develop pilot programs for mass transit in southeastern Wisconsin. Ross made the comments before northern Wisconsin leaders in Madison during the annual grassroots lobbying event Superior Days.

UW-Stevens Point Provost: Program Cuts, Faculty Layoffs 'Unavoidable'

February 26, 2018 - 6:00am

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is looking at cutting academic majors and laying off faculty to deal with a $4.5 million structural deficit.

Wisconsin Pilot Program Aims To Increase Access To Dental Care For Low-Income Children

February 26, 2018 - 6:00am

The Enhanced Dental Reimbursement Pilot Program began in October 2016 and is part of the state's effort to improve access to dental care for low-income children.

Ryan Addresses Florida School Shooting, Midterm Elections During Pewaukee Event

February 24, 2018 - 9:55pm

During an event in Pewaukee on Saturday, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke out about the recent Florida mass school shooting and predicted Republicans will hold their majority in the House.

Bernie Sanders Visits Racine To Rally Behind Democratic Challenger To House Speaker Ryan

February 24, 2018 - 3:10pm

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders visited downtown Racine on Saturday to campaign for a Democrat hoping to challenge Republican U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, of Janesville.

Most Young Americans Aren't Eligible For Military Service

February 23, 2018 - 4:30pm

President Trump has called for bolstering the U.S. Military with increased funding and recruitment, but a new report finds most young Americans aren’t eligible for service. We talk with one of the authors.

After Parkland, Wisconsin Schools Experience Increased Threats Of Violence

February 23, 2018 - 6:00pm

Schools across Wisconsin have seen an increase in violent threats after a mass shooter attacked a Parkland, Florida high school, killing 17 people on Feb. 14.

ACLU Of Wisconsin Releases New Information In Its Class Action 'Stop-And-Frisk' Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Police

February 23, 2018 - 3:05pm

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin released new information this week in its ongoing lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee and its police and fire departments. According to the ACLU, experts found that between 2010 and 2017, the MPD failed to show "reasonable suspicion" in its stops. It also...

Study: Most Young Americans Aren't Fit For Military Service

February 23, 2018 - 4:30pm

President Donald Trump has called for bolstering the U.S. Military with increased funding and recruitment . But a new report from the Heritage Foundation finds most young Americans aren’t eligible for service in the military, even if they wanted to join.