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Protesters Speak Out Against Washington's Logo, Mascot At Lambeau Field Sunday

December 8, 2019 - 2:30pm

The Green Bay Packers faced the NFL team from Washington Sunday. For more than two decades, there have been calls for Washington to change its name and mascot and protesters at Lambeau Field made their voices heard.

Wisconsin Loses To Ohio State In Big 10 Championship

December 7, 2019 - 11:30pm

The Wisconsin Badgers played the Ohio State Buckeyes close in Saturday's Big 10 Championship. Ohio State came back in the second half, but Wisconsin's strong first half play may have sealed its spot in the Rose Bowl.

UW System Awarded Grant To Improve Pathways To Degrees For People Of Color

December 6, 2019 - 3:15pm

The UW System has been given a $450,000 grant to make it easier for adults, particularly those of color, to apply life experience gained through work or military service toward college degrees or professional certificates.

Report: Wisconsin Cuts Largest Share Of Pollution Control Funding Than Other States

December 6, 2019 - 2:40pm

Wisconsin cut spending for pollution control programs within the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources by 36 percent from 2008 to 2018, according to a new report.

'This Doesn’t Add Up': Milwaukee's Fire And Police Commission Under Fire

December 6, 2019 - 2:30pm

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission’s executive director, Griselda Aldrete, is under fire after a long-time staffer resigned alleging detailed criticisms of mismanagement and concern from Common Council members about transparency.

Ron Kind Criticizes Trump Administration For Delaying China Trade Deal

December 6, 2019 - 6:25am

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on the U.S. agriculture secretary this week to "provide certainty and support" for farmers as trade negotiations with China appear to stall.

Practical, Eco-Friendly And Fun: Garden Gifts For The Holiday Season

December 6, 2019 - 5:45am

It's that time of year again. Your sister doesn't know what to put on her list, your dad has everything and your best friend says, "Surprise me."

Grad Students To UW-Madison: Fire 'Toxic Lab' Professor

December 5, 2019 - 5:35pm

Graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are demanding the university fire a professor who reportedly created a toxic work environment in his lab. Over 100 students gathered in front of Engineering Hall for a rally on Thursday afternoon. The protest centered on revelations from a Wisconsin State Journal investigation...

Survey Shows More Than One-Third Of Americans Plan To Skip Flu Shot

December 5, 2019 - 4:00pm

More than one-third of adults don’t plan on getting a flu shot this season, according to a new survey from National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.

New WEDC CEO Says State Committed To Foxconn Deal

December 5, 2019 - 3:30pm

The new head of Wisconsin's flagship economic development agency says the state will do everything it can to make sure its contract with Foxconn is successful. "It has to be a good deal, right?," said WEDC CEO Missy Hughes. "We're in. We're doing it."

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Protesters Speak Out Against Washington's Logo, Mascot At Lambeau Field Sunday

Wisconsin Loses To Ohio State In Big 10 Championship

UW System Awarded Grant To Improve Pathways To Degrees For People Of Color

Report: Wisconsin Cuts Largest Share Of Pollution Control Funding Than Other States

'This Doesn’t Add Up': Milwaukee's Fire And Police Commission Under Fire

Ron Kind Criticizes Trump Administration For Delaying China Trade Deal

Practical, Eco-Friendly And Fun: Garden Gifts For The Holiday Season

Grad Students To UW-Madison: Fire 'Toxic Lab' Professor

Survey Shows More Than One-Third Of Americans Plan To Skip Flu Shot

New WEDC CEO Says State Committed To Foxconn Deal

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