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Apple Ordered To Pay $506M In Wisconsin Patent Infringement

July 27, 2017 - 11:40am

A judge has ordered computer-maker Apple Inc. to pay more than $506 million in a patent infringement case brought by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation after the two sides agreed on final damages.

GOP Lawmakers Want To Expand Voucher Eligibility, But Disagree On How Much

July 24, 2017 - 9:20am

Wisconsin lawmakers seem to agree on a sizeable increase in public school aid for the next two-year state budget. But they don't agree on family income limits for the voucher programs that let low- to middle-income students go to private schools at taxpayer expense.

Northland College Divests From Fossil Fuels

July 19, 2017 - 3:50pm

The Northland College Board of Trustees has committed to eliminating its investment in fossil fuels as a part of the college's endowment portfolio over the next five years.

UW-Oshkosh Foundation No Longer Named In Lawsuit

July 19, 2017 - 8:40am

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Foundation is no longer a defendant in a lawsuit accusing two former campus officials of illegally setting aside tax dollars for the group.

Medical Groups: Wisconsin Abortion Bill Would Jeopardize Doctor Training

July 18, 2017 - 3:45pm

A bill that would block University of Wisconsin OB-GYN residents from learning to perform abortions got a public hearing Tuesday at the state Capitol, with abortion opponents and medical organizations lining up on opposite sides of the issue.

UW Warns Anti-Abortion Bill Could Worsen OB-GYN Shortage

July 17, 2017 - 5:20pm

University of Wisconsin-Madison officials say a Republican bill to block resident physicians from being trained to perform abortions would lead to fewer OB-GYNs in the state.

Walker Signs 11 Bills To Fight Opioids In State-Wide Tour

July 17, 2017 - 4:45pm

Gov. Scott Walker signed nearly a dozen bills designed to combat opioid addiction at stops around the state Monday.

Senate Republicans To Introduce Own State Budget

July 17, 2017 - 3:35pm

Senate Republicans are getting ready to introduce their own version of the state budget Tuesday as their stalemate with Assembly Republicans over transportation funding drags on.

Milwaukee Public School District To Expand Free Driver's Education Program

July 14, 2017 - 3:10pm

The Milwaukee Public School District is expanding its free driver's education program to 1,400 students this upcoming school year. All students age 15 ½ to 17 ½ are eligible to participate in the program.

Expelled UW Student Enters Not-Guilty Pleas On Latest Sex Assault Charges

July 12, 2017 - 9:35am

A judge in Madison has entered not-guilty pleas for Alec Cook, an expelled University of Wisconsin-Madison student accused of molesting and harassing 11 women on campus since 2014.

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Apple Ordered To Pay $506M In Wisconsin Patent Infringement

GOP Lawmakers Want To Expand Voucher Eligibility, But Disagree On How Much

Northland College Divests From Fossil Fuels

UW-Oshkosh Foundation No Longer Named In Lawsuit

Medical Groups: Wisconsin Abortion Bill Would Jeopardize Doctor Training

UW Warns Anti-Abortion Bill Could Worsen OB-GYN Shortage

Walker Signs 11 Bills To Fight Opioids In State-Wide Tour

Senate Republicans To Introduce Own State Budget

Milwaukee Public School District To Expand Free Driver's Education Program

Expelled UW Student Enters Not-Guilty Pleas On Latest Sex Assault Charges

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