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How Do You Talk To Kids About The Insurrection In Washington?

January 8, 2021 - 5:10am

Teachers and child development experts offer tools for adults trying to talk to the children in their lives about political violence and other difficult topics.

Bucks Coach On Team's Demonstration: 'Jacob Blake And His Family Are Important To Us'

January 7, 2021 - 12:30pm

Bucks center Brook Lopez said it was head coach Mike Budenholzer’s idea to stage a demonstration during the game instead of the national anthem to draw more attention to the message. Bucks players and coaches have been outspoken in support of Jacob Blake and his family for months.

UW-Green Bay Students Create Products To Improve Quality Of Life For Older Adults

January 6, 2021 - 8:35am

For the fifth straight year, students at UW-Green Bay are competing in the WiSys Innovation in Aging Student Idea Competition to come up with products, campaigns and solutions to help improve quality of life for older adults.

Michigan Judge Denies Permit For Back Forty Mine On The Banks Of The Menominee River

January 5, 2021 - 4:35pm

Michigan environmental regulators' decision to grant a controversial wetlands permit for an open-pit mine on the banks of the Menominee River was revoked in a final decision Monday by a Michigan judge.

National Guard Activated In Kenosha Ahead Of Decision In Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake

January 4, 2021 - 4:55pm

Gov. Tony Evers has mobilized approximately 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops to active duty in advance of an anticipated charging decision in the case of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha.

More Than A Dozen Wisconsin Girls Likely To Join Inaugural Class Of Female Eagle Scouts

January 4, 2021 - 7:00am

Fewer than 6 percent of scouts earn rank of Eagle Scout, according to Boy Scouts of America.The young women who will make up the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts did it in less than two years.

Kenosha Prepares For Charging Decision On Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake

January 3, 2021 - 11:50am

Kenosha city officials say they are preparing for possible protests when a charging decision comes in the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Leisure Activity Preferences Could Be Key To Tackling Daily Stress

December 30, 2020 - 10:30am

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee psychologist Marcellus Merritt is studying the link between people's reasons for enjoying leisure activities and the impact that has on our stress levels.

With In-Person Services Limited, Wisconsin's Libraries Check Out New Ways To Reach Their Communities

December 30, 2020 - 5:00am

Libraries have had to roll with the punches of a global pandemic that's forced them to make plans only to see them scrapped or reworked as infection rates changed, and pushed them to find new ways to deliver services.

Prosecutors Add Curfew Charge Against Rittenhouse

December 29, 2020 - 4:15pm

Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old Illinois teen accused of shooting three people during a protest in southeastern Wisconsin with violating curfew.

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How Do You Talk To Kids About The Insurrection In Washington?

Bucks Coach On Team's Demonstration: 'Jacob Blake And His Family Are Important To Us'

UW-Green Bay Students Create Products To Improve Quality Of Life For Older Adults

Michigan Judge Denies Permit For Back Forty Mine On The Banks Of The Menominee River

National Guard Activated In Kenosha Ahead Of Decision In Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake

More Than A Dozen Wisconsin Girls Likely To Join Inaugural Class Of Female Eagle Scouts

Kenosha Prepares For Charging Decision On Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake

Leisure Activity Preferences Could Be Key To Tackling Daily Stress

With In-Person Services Limited, Wisconsin's Libraries Check Out New Ways To Reach Their Communities

Prosecutors Add Curfew Charge Against Rittenhouse

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