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Milwaukee Awarded $5.6M HUD Grant To Help Protect Families From Lead

October 2, 2019 - 5:30am

The city of Milwaukee was awarded a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support local lead abatement programs.

Madison's Acting Police Chief Won't Apply To Stay In The Job

October 2, 2019 - 5:30am

Madison Acting Police Chief Victor Wahl said he won't be looking to stay in the position permanently — but he could still serve as chief for months.

New Report On Domestic Violence Homicides

October 1, 2019 - 3:45pm

The latest annual Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide report shows nearly 50 people died due to domestic violence last year. We talk to the head of the organization that produced the report about its contents, and how people can prevent this type of tragedy from happening.

New Recommendations Out For Kids' Drinks

October 1, 2019 - 3:30pm

We talk with a professor and nutritionist about new beverage guidlines from leading health organizations for children aged zero to five.

Special Election Delay Will Force 7th Congressional District Candidates To Compete For Attention

October 1, 2019 - 4:30pm

A planned special election in northern Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District will be pushed back by several months, which means more uncertainty as both parties jockey for advantages in a closely watched race.

UW President Defends Lifting Cap On Out-Of-State Enrollments At UW-Madison

October 1, 2019 - 1:20pm

University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross is defending a 2015 policy that lifted a cap on out-of-state students attending UW-Madison, calling it a "double win" for the state.

Court: Driving Drunk On Riding Mower Same As A Vehicle

October 1, 2019 - 1:15pm

A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled that operating a riding mower while drunk carries the same penalties as driving a car while intoxicated.

Police Arrest Mother In Wisconsin Counterfeit Vaping Case

October 1, 2019 - 12:55pm

Authorities have arrested the mother of two Wisconsin brothers accused of illegally manufacturing vaping cartridges with THC oil.

Authorities Deem Area Safe After Responding To Bomb Threat Outside Superior Fire Headquarters

October 1, 2019 - 10:45am

Superior city officials evacuated the city's fire hall and closed off sections of Tower Avenue for hours after receiving a credible bomb threat at the headquarters of the Superior Fire Department on Tuesday morning.

Report Shows Fewer Hate Crimes, Increase In Sexual Assaults On UW-Madison Campus

October 1, 2019 - 10:20am

Hate crimes have dropped five-fold since 2016 on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus but sexual assault cases have increased since then, according to an annual security report required by federal law.

WisContext: A Twist In The Tale Told By Muck At The Bottom Of Lake Mendota

October 1, 2019 - 9:57am

The vast majority of what happens under the surface of lakes goes unrecorded, meaning potentially important ecological stories are often lost to history. These stories are the currency scientists use to better understand natural resources in Wisconsin, yet they slip away in even the most highly monitored places. Madison's Lake...

Evers To Move Date Of Wisconsin's Special Congressional Vote

October 1, 2019 - 9:40am

Gov. Tony Evers plans to change the date of the special election for an open congressional state after being alerted by the U.S. Department of Justice that the dates he set last week violated federal law.

Federal Judge Tosses Democrats' Lame-Duck Lawsuit

October 1, 2019 - 9:30am

Wisconsin Democrats trying to undo laws that Republicans passed just before Gov. Scott Walker left office suffered another setback in court when a judge threw out their federal lawsuit.

Attorney General Discusses Conflicts Over Legal Settlements, Gun Violence

October 1, 2019 - 7:30am

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joins the program to discuss evidence testing in criminal cases and proposals aimed at addressing gun violence. We also visit a simmering conflict over how the state handles legal settlements worth millions of dollars.

Airplane Carbon Emissions Are Growing

October 1, 2019 - 7:15am

A new report shows U.S. airline carbon emissions are growing faster than predicted. With 2019 expected to be another groundbreaking year for air travel, we’re taking a closer look at how passengers can offset their carbon footprint. Plus, our guest details how emissions are affecting the planet.

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Milwaukee Awarded $5.6M HUD Grant To Help Protect Families From Lead

Madison's Acting Police Chief Won't Apply To Stay In The Job

New Report On Domestic Violence Homicides

New Recommendations Out For Kids' Drinks

Special Election Delay Will Force 7th Congressional District Candidates To Compete For Attention

UW President Defends Lifting Cap On Out-Of-State Enrollments At UW-Madison

Court: Driving Drunk On Riding Mower Same As A Vehicle

Police Arrest Mother In Wisconsin Counterfeit Vaping Case

Authorities Deem Area Safe After Responding To Bomb Threat Outside Superior Fire Headquarters

Report Shows Fewer Hate Crimes, Increase In Sexual Assaults On UW-Madison Campus

WisContext: A Twist In The Tale Told By Muck At The Bottom Of Lake Mendota

Evers To Move Date Of Wisconsin's Special Congressional Vote

Federal Judge Tosses Democrats' Lame-Duck Lawsuit

Attorney General Discusses Conflicts Over Legal Settlements, Gun Violence

Airplane Carbon Emissions Are Growing

6-Month Waiting Period To Remarry After Divorce Could Be Eliminated

Push To Retire Native American Mascots Finds Support From School Districts Statewide

Milwaukee's 'We Got This' Garden Offers Work, Life Skills To Young Men

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