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Helping Women And Domestic Abuse Survivors Through Auto Repair

April 10, 2018 - 4:15pm

JumpStart Auto Repair, a project from Harbor House Wisconsin and Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, has a dual mission: to provide low or no-cost car repair services to survivors of domestic abuse, and to provide a more transparent, comfortable car repair experience for the general public.

Ebola Vaccine Developed At UW-Madison Is Set For Clinical Trials This Year

April 10, 2018 - 4:15pm

A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is working to develop an Ebola vaccine.

Billionaire Liberal Activist Eyes Wisconsin, Plans To Spend Millions

April 10, 2018 - 3:30pm

Billionaire liberal activist Tom Steyer spoke Tuesday on the UW-Madison campus about his multi-million dollar push for liberal candidates and causes in Wisconsin.

Consumer Group: Pleasant Prairie Shutdown Savings Should Go To Ratepayers

April 10, 2018 - 3:25pm

The Citizens Utility Board says the savings from a power plant shutdown should go to ratepayers.

Walker Deflects When Asked About FBI Raid On Trump Attorney

April 10, 2018 - 2:40pm

Gov. Scott Walker said he doesn't know all the details of an early Monday FBI search warrant executed on President Donald Trump's private attorney.

Wisconsin Fourth-Graders Lose Ground On National Reading Exam

April 10, 2018 - 2:00pm

Wisconsin was among nine states to see reading scores on national standardized tests fall for fourth-graders in 2017. State test results released Tuesday remained flat in the other three tests, despite score changes for Wisconsin’s fourth-graders in math, and eighth-graders in math and reading.

Report: Kinnickinnic River Among Top 10 Most Endangered Rivers

April 10, 2018 - 11:50am

A new report from a river conservation group lists a Wisconsin river as one of the top 10 most endangered rivers in the nation. The group wants to see the city of River Falls remove two dams in order to restore the Kinnickinnic River.

UW-Madison Settles Sexual Misconduct Cases For Nearly $600K

April 10, 2018 - 11:30am

The state has paid nearly $600,000 over the last decade to settle allegations of sexual misconduct by University of Wisconsin-Madison employees.

Sen. Taylor Cited For Disorderly Conduct In Incident At Bank

April 10, 2018 - 11:15am

State Sen. Lena Taylor of Milwaukee has been cited for disorderly conduct over an apparent altercation with a bank teller.

Walker Signs Bills Limiting Welfare Coverage In Wisconsin

April 10, 2018 - 10:00am

Gov. Scott Walker has signed nine bills into law that limit the state's welfare programs, including increasing the work requirement for food stamp recipients and imposing it on parents for the first time.

Walker Accuses Wisconsin Democrats Of 'Anger And Hatred'

April 10, 2018 - 8:45am

Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker is accusing Democrats of being driven by "anger and hatred," a line of attack the two-term incumbent began emphasizing last week that his opponents say more accurately reflects the tactics of President Donald Trump.

Health Officials Concerned Over Teen E-Cigarette Use In Wisconsin

April 10, 2018 - 6:00am

The world of e-cigarettes is wide and alarming, says Nina Gregerson from Public Health Madison Dane County. She’s a public health specialist who focuses on tobacco and nicotine control policies that affect youth.

Farmer Groups Call For Mental Health Funding As Economic Stress Increases

April 10, 2018 - 5:00am

More than 30 organizations sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. House and Senate Committees on Agriculture asking for funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.

Science News: Opioids, Birth Control, Splitting Continents

April 9, 2018 - 3:15pm

America is dealing with an opioid crisis. More than 115 Americans die from an opioid overdose each day. But scientists are working on a better painkiller to replace opioids… without the addictive side effects. We’ll look at what’s in the work, plus new developments in male birth control, with science...

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Helping Women And Domestic Abuse Survivors Through Auto Repair

Ebola Vaccine Developed At UW-Madison Is Set For Clinical Trials This Year

Billionaire Liberal Activist Eyes Wisconsin, Plans To Spend Millions

Consumer Group: Pleasant Prairie Shutdown Savings Should Go To Ratepayers

Walker Deflects When Asked About FBI Raid On Trump Attorney

Wisconsin Fourth-Graders Lose Ground On National Reading Exam

Report: Kinnickinnic River Among Top 10 Most Endangered Rivers

UW-Madison Settles Sexual Misconduct Cases For Nearly $600K

Sen. Taylor Cited For Disorderly Conduct In Incident At Bank

Walker Signs Bills Limiting Welfare Coverage In Wisconsin

Walker Accuses Wisconsin Democrats Of 'Anger And Hatred'

Health Officials Concerned Over Teen E-Cigarette Use In Wisconsin

Farmer Groups Call For Mental Health Funding As Economic Stress Increases

Science News: Opioids, Birth Control, Splitting Continents

Feds Approve Walker Economic Opportunity Zones

More Wisconsin Counties To Sue Drug Makers

Barrett, Attorney Say Paint Industry Blaming Water For Lead Poisoning

Wisconsin Ginseng Growers Worry About Tapping Crucial Chinese Market

Experts: All Residents Share Stewardship Of Wisconsin Water Quality

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