Jenny Peek
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December shooting fuels increased anxiety, focus on school safety in Madison
As the school year draws to a close, parents and educators are reflecting on how the tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School has altered the Madison community. They’re also having more conversations about how to keep kids safe at school — and at home.
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More Wisconsin cities are powering municipal operations with renewable electricity
From city hall to the local library to traffic lights, Wisconsin municipalities have made it a goal to reduce spending and emissions by switching to green energy.
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UW-Madison study in monkeys brings placenta treatment one step closer to humans
Placenta-fortifying treatments could be used to bring complicated pregnancies back to a healthy state.
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How to help: Madison community comes together to support Abundant Life families
In the wake of a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison on Tuesday that left three people dead and six injured, members of the Madison community are wondering what they can do.
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Wisconsin Badger, 2-time Olympian Phoebe Bacon says happy swimmers are fast swimmers
Phoebe Bacon has been swimming since she was 2 years old. Now, the 21-year-old is heading to her second Olympics to compete in the women’s 200m backstroke.
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Marshfield Clinic system, Sanford Health announce plans to combine
After a previous merger with Essentia Health was called off, Marshfield Clinic Health System announced plans to combine with Sanford Health — the largest rural health system in the United States.
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Wisconsin sees another round of severe weather, tornadoes Saturday night
Another spate of severe weather ripped through Wisconsin Saturday evening, with at least one confirmed tornado near Janesville.
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Milwaukee’s oldest gay bar donates thousands of photos to Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project
The LGBTQ History Project is now processing thousands of photos taken at This Is It! bar, a staple in Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ community since it was opened in 1968.
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Wisconsin seniors on how COVID-19 shaped their high school experience
High school seniors are walking across the stage and getting their diplomas. But the graduating class of 2024 is unique. They entered their freshman year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. WPR spoke with four students to understand how the pandemic shaped their high school experience. Here’s what they told us.
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From life jackets to designated drivers, DNR urges safety as boat season kicks off
The Wisconsin DNR is asking boaters to be safe ahead of the holiday weekend when outdoor recreation nearly doubles.