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Widespread sexual harassment draws discipline, resignations in Wisconsin police department

February 6, 2023 - 12:00pm

A review of three internal investigations into sexual harassment within the Sheboygan Police Department found the department failed to protect the women who came forward, instead exposing one to retaliation.

Sheboygan Police Department sexual harassment probes: What to know

February 6, 2023 - 12:00pm

Detailed is some of the misconduct surfaced in the Sheboygan Police Department’s three 2021 sexual harassment investigations, and the resulting discipline.

'It's heartless': Green Bay-area assisted living facility to evict Medicaid recipients

February 6, 2023 - 6:10am

Emerald Bay Retirement Community & Memory Care sent letters to residents on Jan. 30, notifying them it will no longer accept Medicaid funding at the end of February due to rising labor costs and inflation. Now, 15 people are being evicted from the facility.

Survey: Conservative UW System students say they've felt political pressure in class

February 1, 2023 - 6:05pm

A survey of more than 10,000 University of Wisconsin System students shows stark differences in opinion on free speech issues when broken down by political ideology, gender and race. Overall, conservative students report feeling less comfortable expressing views.

As Evers proposes $100M to combat PFAS, polluted communities hope for bipartisan solution

January 25, 2023 - 3:00pm

As Gov. Tony Evers plans to invest $100 million to combat PFAS, some residents of PFAS-polluted communities are skeptical the administration will reach common ground with lawmakers while hoping for a bipartisan solution.

Foot Locker will close its Oshkosh call center, affecting almost 100 people

January 25, 2023 - 1:45pm

Nearly 100 people in Oshkosh will be out of a job in April when a local call center closes its doors.

UW System restricting social media app TikTok on system devices

January 24, 2023 - 3:10pm

The University of Wisconsin System will restrict the use of the social media app TikTok on system owned electronic devices. The announcement comes after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced the app would be banned on all government computers and devices.

UW-Green Bay will launch a training program to address Wisconsin's caregiver shortage

January 20, 2023 - 5:50am

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will offer a new training program this summer aimed at addressing the state's caregiver shortage.

Fox Valley Technical College signs new transfer agreements with UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh

January 20, 2023 - 5:00am

Fox Valley Technical College has signed new transfer agreements with UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh. For the first time, all credit from associate of arts and science programs at the tech school will transfer to the state universities.

New study finds extremely high levels of 'forever chemicals' in Great Lakes fish

January 17, 2023 - 10:45am

A new study found dining on one fish caught in freshwater could be the same as drinking PFAS-contaminated water for a month, with highest levels of the harmful forever chemicals observed in Great Lakes fish.

'We want to be a part of this conversation': Green Bay, Fox Valley interested in passenger rail expansion

January 10, 2023 - 3:45pm

Municipal leaders in seven northeast Wisconsin cities are asking federal authorities to consider creating an Amtrak passenger rail line from Milwaukee to Green Bay. Officials in Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Kaukauna, Menasha and Neenah signed a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration.

John Deere says it will allow farmers to repair their own equipment

January 10, 2023 - 5:55am

One tractor repair service in Wisconsin said having access to tools and information doesn't mean farmers will be able to fix equipment. The head of the Wisconsin Farmers Union questioned whether John Deere will follow through on promises to address the right to repair.

Family-owned Manitowoc company incorporates sustainability into new facility

January 9, 2023 - 3:00pm

Dramm Corp. in Manitowoc recently opened its new headquarters and production facility. The company has about 100 employees and produces equipment, fertilizers and water treatment systems for professional greenhouses and home gardeners.

Out-of-state enrollments surge at UW System schools while resident enrollments fall

January 9, 2023 - 5:50am

While the number of Wisconsin high school students enrolling at state universities continues to decline, some campuses have seen surges of out-of-state students. Over the past decade, nonresident freshmen enrollments at UW System schools has grown by more than 63 percent, while the number of freshmen from Wisconsin has fallen...

'Momentum is a really powerful thing': The Packers are 1 win away from clinching a playoff spot

January 6, 2023 - 3:30pm

At the end of November, the Green Bay Packers' playoff aspirations were all but dead. But after a four-game winning streak, the team has clawed its way back into the playoff conversation. Now, the Packers control their own destiny. If they defeat the division rival Detroit Lions on Sunday Night, they’re...

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Widespread sexual harassment draws discipline, resignations in Wisconsin police department

Sheboygan Police Department sexual harassment probes: What to know

'It's heartless': Green Bay-area assisted living facility to evict Medicaid recipients

Survey: Conservative UW System students say they've felt political pressure in class

As Evers proposes $100M to combat PFAS, polluted communities hope for bipartisan solution

Foot Locker will close its Oshkosh call center, affecting almost 100 people

UW System restricting social media app TikTok on system devices

UW-Green Bay will launch a training program to address Wisconsin's caregiver shortage

Fox Valley Technical College signs new transfer agreements with UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh

New study finds extremely high levels of 'forever chemicals' in Great Lakes fish

'We want to be a part of this conversation': Green Bay, Fox Valley interested in passenger rail expansion

John Deere says it will allow farmers to repair their own equipment

Family-owned Manitowoc company incorporates sustainability into new facility

Out-of-state enrollments surge at UW System schools while resident enrollments fall

'Momentum is a really powerful thing': The Packers are 1 win away from clinching a playoff spot

Appleton International Airport had a record year in 2022. It hopes to build on that momentum this year.

Study links PFAS in Green Bay to Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam

Survey: Northeast Wisconsin manufacturers confident about 2023

How prohibition helped save professional football in Green Bay

Research collaborative prioritizes Indigenous knowledge to better protect wild rice

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