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Facing Challenges, Genealogist Offers Ideas To Trace African American Family Histories

February 28, 2020 - 6:00am

Tracing African American family histories is sometimes challenging, but a genealogy specialist in the Wisconsin Historical Society says there are resources for those who want to know more.

Community Members Gather To Pray For Victims Of Molson Coors Shooting

February 27, 2020 - 9:00pm

In the wake of a shooting at the Molson Coors brewery complex in Milwaukee on Wednesday, more than 400 community members gathered at Ridge Community Church to pray for the Molson Coors community.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Threatens 6 Communities With Public Shaming

February 27, 2020 - 6:00pm

The Wisconsin Elections Commission will release the names of six communities with outdated computer security if they don't get their systems up-to-date — even as Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe warned such a move could erode local clerks’ trust in the commission.

Union Supporters To UW Hospital: 'We Will Keep Coming Back'

February 27, 2020 - 3:05pm

Nurses and their supporters packed a board meeting of the University Hospital and Clinics Authority Thursday on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to demand union recognition, but the board resisted their pleas, saying current law prevents them from doing so.

Sanders Leads Democratic Field In Latest Marquette Poll

February 27, 2020 - 1:30pm

Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders surged to a lead in the latest poll of Wisconsin voters by Marquette University Law School, with 29 percent of self-described Democrats listing him as their first choice in the upcoming presidential primary....

Milwaukee Police Identify Victims, Suspect In Shooting At Molson Coors Milwaukee Campus

February 27, 2020 - 10:00am

On Thursday afternoon, the Milwaukee Police Department identified the suspect as Anthony Ferrill. Police said the 51-year-old Milwaukee man worked at the complex, and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Wisconsin Tribes Strive For Independence From Outside Energy Companies

February 27, 2020 - 6:45am

Native American tribes in Wisconsin are working to generate more of their energy from renewable sources — and become independent of outside energy companies in the process.

Superior Survey Seeks To Gauge Support For Fiber Network Installation

February 27, 2020 - 5:50am

Superior officials are asking residents to take part in a survey to gauge support for building a city-owned fiber network to provide high-speed internet. The city is moving forward with the idea because it says residents have been paying too much for “mediocre” internet access.

State, Local Health Officials In Wisconsin Prepare For Possible Spread Of COVID-19

February 26, 2020 - 3:50pm

As COVID-19 spreads around the world, state and local officials are making preparations. While they say the risk of infection is low in Wisconsin, they want to be ready in case the outbreak worsens.

Police: 5 People, Gunman Dead After Shooting At Molson Coors Campus In Milwaukee

February 26, 2020 - 2:50pm

A gunman opened fire at Milwaukee's Molson Coors brewery complex Wednesday, killing five people before taking his own life, according to Milwaukee police.

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Facing Challenges, Genealogist Offers Ideas To Trace African American Family Histories

Community Members Gather To Pray For Victims Of Molson Coors Shooting

Wisconsin Elections Commission Threatens 6 Communities With Public Shaming

Union Supporters To UW Hospital: 'We Will Keep Coming Back'

Sanders Leads Democratic Field In Latest Marquette Poll

Milwaukee Police Identify Victims, Suspect In Shooting At Molson Coors Milwaukee Campus

Wisconsin Tribes Strive For Independence From Outside Energy Companies

Superior Survey Seeks To Gauge Support For Fiber Network Installation

State, Local Health Officials In Wisconsin Prepare For Possible Spread Of COVID-19

Police: 5 People, Gunman Dead After Shooting At Molson Coors Campus In Milwaukee

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