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New Project Captures Stories of Milwaukee Fair Housing Marchers, 50 Years Later

March 30, 2018 - 4:15pm

Fifty years ago, hundreds of Milwaukeeans took to the streets to fight for fair housing, marching from the city’s north side to its south side. Now, an ongoing effort from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and several other organizations is making sure the stories of the marchers aren’t forgotten.

UW-Stevens Point Will Consider Plan To Spare 13 Humanities Majors From Elimination

March 30, 2018 - 3:30pm

UW-Stevens Point administration said it will consider a budget cutting plan devised by shared governance groups that will spare 13 liberal arts majors under threat of elimination.

Some School Districts Face High Stakes Referenda On Election Day

March 30, 2018 - 3:00pm

Voters across the state will weigh in on a variety of races on Tuesday, April 3rd. The State Supreme Court race will be front and center, but some voters will also find school referenda on their ballots...and some of these decisions could have higher stakes than in previous years, thanks to a new state law. WPR's state capitol reporter shares the details, and what's at stake for these schools.

Green Bay Peregrine Falcons Will Soon Need New Home

March 30, 2018 - 2:20pm

Since 1996, WPS, a subsidiary of the WEC Energy Group Inc., has had nest boxes for Peregrine falcons at the Pulliam Power Plant in Green Bay and at the Weston Plant in Rothschild. But the Pulliam Power Plant is scheduled to be decommissioned in the fall of 2018.

Walker Signs Law Closing Lincoln Hills Youth Prison

March 30, 2018 - 1:50pm

Gov. Scott Walker signed legislation on Friday that will close Wisconsin's troubled youth prison and begin the process of opening new facilities across the state.

Spring Storm Packing Heavy Snow

March 30, 2018 - 12:20pm

Forecasters say spring is on hold for now as a winter-like snow storm arrives in the Upper Midwest.

Bayfield County Farm-Raised Deer To Be Tested For CWD

March 30, 2018 - 10:00am

The owners of a Bayfield County hunting preserve will have about two dozen deer killed and tested for chronic wasting disease after a deer at another farm they own in Washington County tested positive for CWD.

Family Of Assault Victims Condemns Supreme Court TV Ad

March 30, 2018 - 8:50am

The family of two young sexual assault victims is criticizing a TV ad that alludes to their case to attack Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Rebecca Dallet.

As Absentee Voting Nears A Close, Some Elections Officials Report High Turnout

March 30, 2018 - 7:40am

In Wisconsin, absentee voting is coming to a close for the April election and some cities are reporting high turnout for a nonpresidential spring race.

Walker Says He Dropped Special Elections Appeal Because It Was Clear He Would Lose

March 29, 2018 - 6:35pm

Gov. Scott Walker says he decided to drop an appeal of a lawsuit brought against him for leaving two state legislative districts open since December because it became clear he would lose in court.

NCAA Pledges Reforms After A Year Of Fraud And Scandals

March 29, 2018 - 4:15pm

We talk to a reporter about the recent scandals and issues facing the NCAA, and it’s formation of a commission to address them.

Career Fair For Foxconn-Related Construction Jobs Draws Hundreds

March 29, 2018 - 6:00pm

Would-be construction workers at or near the Foxconn property say why they're interested in the jobs.

New Law Sets Up High Stakes Referenda For Some Low-Spending Schools

March 29, 2018 - 5:40pm

Thirteen school districts in Wisconsin could get an extra dose of bad news if their referenda fail during next week's election, due to a new state law.

Prison Inmates Help Train Service Dogs To Help Their Community

March 29, 2018 - 3:15pm

We learn about a program at the Jackson County Correctional Institution where inmates are given the opportunity to train dogs that go on to become service dogs in the community.

Tammy Baldwin Weighs In On Shake-Up At Veterans Affairs

March 29, 2018 - 2:50pm

President Donald Trump has fired Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin, adding to a laundry-list of dismissals from the Trump administration since he took office. Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is a member of the Senate’s subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies.

Candidates Jump Into Senate Special Election

March 29, 2018 - 10:35am

Candidates are lining up to run in a special election for an open state Senate seat.

Walker Orders Special Elections For Vacant Legislative Districts

March 29, 2018 - 8:45am

Gov. Scott Walker has ordered special elections for June 12 in two state legislative districts that have been vacant since late December. Walker made the announcement Thursday morning, just hours before the noon deadline set last week by Dane County Judge Josann Reynolds.

Number Of Children Placed With Relatives, In Foster Care Continues To Rise In Wisconsin

March 29, 2018 - 6:50am

County officials say parental drug abuse is the main factor behind the rise in the number of children who are placed with relatives or in foster care.

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New Project Captures Stories of Milwaukee Fair Housing Marchers, 50 Years Later

UW-Stevens Point Will Consider Plan To Spare 13 Humanities Majors From Elimination

Some School Districts Face High Stakes Referenda On Election Day

Green Bay Peregrine Falcons Will Soon Need New Home

Walker Signs Law Closing Lincoln Hills Youth Prison

Spring Storm Packing Heavy Snow

Bayfield County Farm-Raised Deer To Be Tested For CWD

Family Of Assault Victims Condemns Supreme Court TV Ad

As Absentee Voting Nears A Close, Some Elections Officials Report High Turnout

Walker Says He Dropped Special Elections Appeal Because It Was Clear He Would Lose

NCAA Pledges Reforms After A Year Of Fraud And Scandals

Career Fair For Foxconn-Related Construction Jobs Draws Hundreds

New Law Sets Up High Stakes Referenda For Some Low-Spending Schools

Prison Inmates Help Train Service Dogs To Help Their Community

Tammy Baldwin Weighs In On Shake-Up At Veterans Affairs

Candidates Jump Into Senate Special Election

Walker Orders Special Elections For Vacant Legislative Districts

Number Of Children Placed With Relatives, In Foster Care Continues To Rise In Wisconsin

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