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Republican Report On Higher Education Calls For Regionalization Of UW System Campuses

May 6, 2021 - 5:25pm

The chair of the state Senate's Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges has released a report calling for further restructuring of University of Wisconsin System campuses other than UW-Madison. Recommendations include "regionalizing" campuses and cutting academic programs to avoid "duplication."

Lawmakers OK Expansion Of Madison Youth Prison, Treatment Center

May 6, 2021 - 4:30pm

State lawmakers voted Thursday to move forward with an expansion of a juvenile prison in Madison, another step toward relocating youth from the embattled Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons.

COVID-19 Cases Hold Steady With More Than 35 Percent Of Wisconsinites Fully Vaccinated

May 6, 2021 - 3:15pm

There were 667 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 14 new deaths.

Oneida Casino Reopens As Community Looks To Heal After Shooting

May 6, 2021 - 1:30pm

The Oneida Casino reopened Thursday after Saturday's shooting at the adjacent Radisson Hotel, which left two victims dead and one injured. Meanwhile, Oneida Nation will hold a tobacco burning ceremony Saturday to help the community mend.

Republicans Cut Hundreds Of Proposals, Billions Of Dollars From Evers' Budget

May 6, 2021 - 6:30am

The budget Gov. Tony Evers introduced in February shrunk dramatically Thursday after GOP lawmakers removed hundreds of the governor's proposals and trimmed the plan by billions of dollars.

DHS Reports 639 New Cases Of COVID-19

May 5, 2021 - 2:40pm

There were 639 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 13 new deaths.

State, Local Leaders Join Effort To Address Violence Against Indigenous Women

May 5, 2021 - 2:25pm

Efforts to bring attention to the problem of missing and murdered indigenous women got a boost on Wednesday as Native American leaders teamed with federal, state and local officials across Wisconsin to observe a day of awareness.

Waukesha School District Ends Quarantines For Students Exposed To COVID-19

May 5, 2021 - 2:05pm

The School District of Waukesha has loosened its coronavirus policy, eliminating quarantine requirements for students and staff who come into close contact with people who have tested positive for the virus.

Wisconsin Senators Consider Proposed Absentee Voting Limits

May 5, 2021 - 1:50pm

The GOP bills would do things like put new restrictions on absentee ballot drop boxes and set new eligibility requirements for indefinitely confined voters.

5 Green Bay City Council Members Abstain From Resolution Expressing Confidence In 2020 Elections

May 5, 2021 - 1:35pm

Five members of the Green Bay Common Council abstained Tuesday from voting on a resolution claiming confidence that the city’s August and November elections weren’t mismanaged.

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Republican Report On Higher Education Calls For Regionalization Of UW System Campuses

Lawmakers OK Expansion Of Madison Youth Prison, Treatment Center

COVID-19 Cases Hold Steady With More Than 35 Percent Of Wisconsinites Fully Vaccinated

Oneida Casino Reopens As Community Looks To Heal After Shooting

Republicans Cut Hundreds Of Proposals, Billions Of Dollars From Evers' Budget

DHS Reports 639 New Cases Of COVID-19

State, Local Leaders Join Effort To Address Violence Against Indigenous Women

Waukesha School District Ends Quarantines For Students Exposed To COVID-19

Wisconsin Senators Consider Proposed Absentee Voting Limits

5 Green Bay City Council Members Abstain From Resolution Expressing Confidence In 2020 Elections

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