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DHS chief medical officer: 'My advice is to not wait' on next COVID booster

September 28, 2023 - 5:30am

The latest COVID-19 vaccine has been released. The CDC is recommending everyone 6 months and older get an updated shot.

Anti-abortion groups urge DAs in Milwaukee, Dane counties to prosecute abortion providers

September 26, 2023 - 5:15pm

Wisconsin Right to Life and other anti-abortion advocates say Planned Parenthood is flouting Wisconsin law by resuming abortion services.

Trailblazing Wisconsin architect wins state leadership award

September 26, 2023 - 11:15am

In 2000, Clendenen-Acosta became Wisconsin’s first licensed Black female architect. Today, she strives to make the work of architects and the communities they serve more inclusive.

4K Wisconsinites who lost Medicaid coverage will be reinstated after DHS identifies system error

September 25, 2023 - 2:00pm

In first three months of resuming annual renewals for Medicaid programs, just under half of people renewing have had their coverage ended.

What you need to know about the COVID-19 booster shots

September 22, 2023 - 2:00pm

One epidemiologist is advocating for getting COVID-19 booster shots now to target recent variants in hopes of avoiding another spike this fall and winter.

Advocates against gun violence call on lawmakers to take up background check bill

September 22, 2023 - 10:50am

On Thursday, Democratic lawmakers and advocates against gun violence were at the Wisconsin State Capitol to demand action on legislation that they say will reduce gun homicides and suicides.

Wisconsin school districts not spending federal funds on upgrading aging HVAC

September 22, 2023 - 6:35am

Wisconsin school districts have had millions of dollars available to improve air quality in aging buildings since the pandemic. But only about 20 percent of federal dollars have been utilized to fix aging HVAC systems in aging school buildings.

Sheboygan storytelling project features elders and returns to stage after pandemic pause

September 21, 2023 - 3:00pm

An effort to preserve the memories of elderly Sheboygan residents through song, dance, poetry and visual art is returning to the stage this weekend.

Wisconsin Superintendent says cutting DEI programs hurts children of color, LGBTQ+ students

September 21, 2023 - 2:20pm

State Superintendent Jill Underly says cutting DEI initiatives would harm students of color and LGBTQ+ students.

Outdoor wheelchair program makes state parks and forests accessible

September 21, 2023 - 5:25am

Later this month the DNR will introduce its second motorized all-terrain outdoor wheelchair at Point Beach State Forest. A non-motorized all-terrain outdoor wheelchair is also coming to Kettle Moraine State Forest at Pike Lake.

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DHS chief medical officer: 'My advice is to not wait' on next COVID booster

Anti-abortion groups urge DAs in Milwaukee, Dane counties to prosecute abortion providers

Trailblazing Wisconsin architect wins state leadership award

4K Wisconsinites who lost Medicaid coverage will be reinstated after DHS identifies system error

What you need to know about the COVID-19 booster shots

Advocates against gun violence call on lawmakers to take up background check bill

Wisconsin school districts not spending federal funds on upgrading aging HVAC

Sheboygan storytelling project features elders and returns to stage after pandemic pause

Wisconsin Superintendent says cutting DEI programs hurts children of color, LGBTQ+ students

Outdoor wheelchair program makes state parks and forests accessible

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