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Advocates against gun violence call on lawmakers to take up background check bill

September 22, 2023 - 10:50am

On Thursday, Democratic lawmakers and advocates against gun violence were at the Wisconsin State Capitol to demand action on legislation that they say will reduce gun homicides and suicides.

Wisconsin school districts not spending federal funds on upgrading aging HVAC

September 22, 2023 - 6:35am

Wisconsin school districts have had millions of dollars available to improve air quality in aging buildings since the pandemic. But only about 20 percent of federal dollars have been utilized to fix aging HVAC systems in aging school buildings.

GOP bill would set aside money for communities impacted by UW campus closures

September 22, 2023 - 5:40am

Two southwestern Wisconsin lawmakers are hoping to set aside money to help communities in the wake of potential UW System campus closures.

Conservation, manufacturing closures have led to less water use in Wisconsin

September 22, 2023 - 5:35am

Last year, 574 Wisconsin utilities sold over 138 billion gallons of water, down from a high of 175 billion in 1998, according to a new report. Since 1997, statewide water sales have fallen by 18 percent.

Doors Open Milwaukee event offers chance to visit over 130 locations

September 22, 2023 - 5:30am

Many iconic buildings and landmarks across the Milwaukee area will be open to the public for free tours this weekend as part of Doors Open Milwaukee.

GOP lawmakers push population goal for wolves under new wolf management plan

September 22, 2023 - 5:20am

GOP lawmakers say state wildlife regulators should set a population goal for managing wolves in Wisconsin that provides clarity for a wolf hunt if the animal is delisted as an endangered species.

Republicans move to impeach Meagan Wolfe, one week after Senate vote against her confirmation

September 21, 2023 - 5:20pm

Five Republican lawmakers are moving to impeach Meagan Wolfe as Wisconsin's top election administrator, one week after the state Senate voted to fire her.

Sheboygan storytelling project features elders and returns to stage after pandemic pause

September 21, 2023 - 3:00pm

An effort to preserve the memories of elderly Sheboygan residents through song, dance, poetry and visual art is returning to the stage this weekend.

Wisconsin Superintendent says cutting DEI programs hurts children of color, LGBTQ+ students

September 21, 2023 - 2:20pm

State Superintendent Jill Underly says cutting DEI initiatives would harm students of color and LGBTQ+ students.

Despite declines, Black men still more likely to be incarcerated in Wisconsin

September 21, 2023 - 12:05pm

Black males are incarcerated at 14 times the rate of white males in Wisconsin, according to a new study from UW-Madison researchers. The state continues to have the largest disparity of any in the U.S.

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Advocates against gun violence call on lawmakers to take up background check bill

Wisconsin school districts not spending federal funds on upgrading aging HVAC

GOP bill would set aside money for communities impacted by UW campus closures

Conservation, manufacturing closures have led to less water use in Wisconsin

Doors Open Milwaukee event offers chance to visit over 130 locations

GOP lawmakers push population goal for wolves under new wolf management plan

Republicans move to impeach Meagan Wolfe, one week after Senate vote against her confirmation

Sheboygan storytelling project features elders and returns to stage after pandemic pause

Wisconsin Superintendent says cutting DEI programs hurts children of color, LGBTQ+ students

Despite declines, Black men still more likely to be incarcerated in Wisconsin

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