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Wisconsin Election Officials, Groups Raise Concerns About Proposed Election Law Changes

April 8, 2021 - 4:50pm

A voter in a red t-shirt fills out a ballot.

Election officials and some community groups are raising concerns about several proposed changes to Wisconsin election laws while supporters argue the changes are necessary to increase public confidence.

Jill Underly Defeats Deborah Kerr In State Superintendent Election

April 6, 2021 - 9:40pm

A woman in a face mask attends a campaign event outside.

Pecatonica Superintendent Jill Underly won the first open race for Wisconsin's top education job in more than a decade, defeating former Brown Deer Superintendent Deborah Kerr

Some Are Hesitant To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine. Health Officials Hope Education Can Be Persuasive.

April 6, 2021 - 5:00am

A billboard shows the words "Get Vaccinated."

State and federal health officials are hoping most people will want the COVID-19 vaccine, but they know some won’t. That could determine whether Wisconsin and the rest of the world, for that matter, is able to end the pandemic.

Large Concrete Slab Falls Off UW-Madison Building As UW System Grapples With Aging Facilities

April 5, 2021 - 1:50pm

A concrete slab fell from Van Hise's third floor deck.

A large slab of concrete fell off an aging building at UW-Madison over the weekend, smashing steps away from an entrance to the highly-trafficked facility.

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The Morning Show

Wisconsin Singer Wins Grammy For Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

Madison soprano Sarah Brailey accepts Grammy award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

Friday, March 19, 2021, 7:00am

The 2021 Grammy Awards was a big night for female artists, including one Wisconsin woman who won for best classical solo vocal album. We talk with Madison-based soprano Sarah Brailey about her big win and the composer who created the symphony she performed on the album.

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Second Congressional District General Election Candidate Interview: Mark Pocan

Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 3:15pm

In our series interviews with candidates for the Second Congressional seat, we speak with Mark Pocan. He is the Democratic incumbent running for the seat in the November 3 general election against Republican Peter Theron.

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The Morning Show

Updates On Milwaukee's Lead Water Pipe Replacement Project

Thursday, September 10, 2020, 6:00am

Milwaukee is significantly behind on their goal of replacing 1,100 lead pipes by end of year, partially due to the pandemic. First, a pediatrician talks about the effects of lead contamination. Then, the Milwaukee Water Works superintendent discusses the lead pipe replacement project and clean drinking water.

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The Morning Show

Exit Interview: Sen. Fred Risser, Nation's Longest Serving State Legislator

Monday, August 3, 2020, 7:00am

State Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, is the nation’s longest serving state legislator. An attorney and World War II veteran, he was first elected in 1956. At the end of the current legislative session, Risser plans to retire. We talk about his extraordinary life and career.

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