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Students with disabilities at UW-Oshkosh stage walkout accusing university of discrimination
According to the university, the staff serving students with disabilities was cut in half, from eight people to four. Students said requests for accommodations are being delayed or denied, resulting in poorer academic performance because they can’t get the help they need.
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Latest climate outlook shows warmer weather likely to continue across Wisconsin
The latest climate outlook shows that parts of Wisconsin are likely to be slightly warmer and wetter than normal this month, and this summer could be hotter, too.
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As anglers gear up for Wisconsin’s fishing opener, annual license sales are down
Wisconsin’s fishing opener on inland lakes begins this Saturday, and annual fishing license sales are on the decline after a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Feds recommend easing restrictions on marijuana. What does that mean for Wisconsin?
Wisconsin backers of marijuana legalization say they’re glad to see the federal government recommend easing restrictions on the drug. But they don’t expect to see any sudden shift among Republican state lawmakers.
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Bellin, Gundersen to become Emplify Health
Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System will transition toward operating as Emplify Health.
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Health officials urge vaccinations amid new cases of infectious disease
One doctor says a measles case in Dane County and whooping cough detected in Brown County should be a “wake up call” for people who have delayed vaccines.
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Coalition pushes for closure of Wisconsin’s Green Bay prison
A 2020 report detailed numerous problems at the 126-year-old maximum-security facility in Allouez, including security concerns, leaky plumbing and noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Here’s the designated collection sites where you can safely dispose of medicine this weekend
The goal of National Drug Take Back Day is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal of prescription medications, while also educating the general public about the potential for substance abuse.
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Eric Hovde’s brother spends $1M on super PAC attacking Tammy Baldwin
A super PAC that has spent more than $220,000 on digital ads this month attacking Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin as a “career politician” is almost entirely funded by the brother of Republican challenger Eric Hovde.
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Green Bay alder will assume office following recount
Joey Prestley can immediately begin serving on city committees. He will be formally sworn in at the next council meeting on May 7.