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A Depot In Waterloo: Attempting To Bring High-Speed Rail To Small-Town Wisconsin

November 11, 2019 - 9:30am

When former Democratic Rep. Andy Jorgensen was in office, the debate on Wisconsin's high-speed rail line was in full gear. Jorgensen's district included Waterloo — a small city about 30 miles east of Madison. The rail line would have run right through Waterloo and Jorgensen wanted a train depot to...

2019 A Record Year For Piping Plover In Wisconsin

November 11, 2019 - 6:30am

An endangered shorebird is having a record year in Wisconsin. Federal, state and tribal partners working on the recovery of piping plover saw a record number of chicks take flight.

Wisconsin Assembly Approves New Hemp Regulations

November 11, 2019 - 6:00am

State Assembly lawmakers have approved updates to hemp regulations in Wisconsin.

Aide To US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Americans Avoiding Medications Due To Cost

November 11, 2019 - 5:00am

While a majority of Americans say prescription drugs have made their lives better, 79 percent say drug prices are unreasonable, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll conducted earlier this year.

Graphic Novelist Craig Thompson's 'Ginseng Roots' Start With His Central Wisconsin Childhood

November 9, 2019 - 11:00am

Graphic novelist Craig Thompson's autobiographical book "Blankets" told the story of growing up in rural central Wisconsin. For his new project, "Ginseng Roots," he's returning home — and also doing things he's never done before in his work.

Lafayette County Board's Resolution Warning Media About Water Quality Coverage Dropped

November 8, 2019 - 8:00pm

Lafayette County officials say the resolution has been removed from the county board's agenda after it was introduced on Thursday.

CDC Points To Vitamin E Acetate As Possible Culprit In Vaping-Related Lung Disease

November 8, 2019 - 2:25pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pointing to vitamin E acetate as the possible substance related to the vaping-related lung injuries impacting the nation.

Milwaukee Man Breaks Pinball World Record, Raises Funds For Children's Wisconsin

November 8, 2019 - 1:50pm

After playing pinball for 32 hours straight, Ryan Clancy of Milwaukee earned the honor for what's called the longest marathon playing pinball by Guinness World Records.

Regents Criticized For Not Including Faculty, Staff, Students On UW President Search Committee

November 8, 2019 - 1:40pm

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents is facing criticism for not including any faculty, staff or non-regent students to search committee for the next UW System President.

Thailand Trip Designed To Support Hmong Diversity At La Crosse Tech School

November 8, 2019 - 6:05am

Two instructors from Western Technical College are hoping a trip they took to Thailand this summer will spread Hmong culture and history to students and faculty.

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A Depot In Waterloo: Attempting To Bring High-Speed Rail To Small-Town Wisconsin

2019 A Record Year For Piping Plover In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly Approves New Hemp Regulations

Aide To US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Americans Avoiding Medications Due To Cost

Graphic Novelist Craig Thompson's 'Ginseng Roots' Start With His Central Wisconsin Childhood

Lafayette County Board's Resolution Warning Media About Water Quality Coverage Dropped

CDC Points To Vitamin E Acetate As Possible Culprit In Vaping-Related Lung Disease

Milwaukee Man Breaks Pinball World Record, Raises Funds For Children's Wisconsin

Regents Criticized For Not Including Faculty, Staff, Students On UW President Search Committee

Thailand Trip Designed To Support Hmong Diversity At La Crosse Tech School

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