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Dane County Partnership Between Local Growers, Food Pantries Extended Through At Least July

December 25, 2020 - 1:10pm

Officials say Dane County has secured a six-month extension of a program linking local growers with food pantries that was set to expire at the end of this year.

Former UW President Didn't Deliver Diversity Report

December 24, 2020 - 5:15pm

Former University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross never delivered written reports on how to increase campus diversity and improve the presidential search process even though he signed a $125,000 contract requiring him to produce them.

Milwaukee Common Council Members Bash Ousted Police Chief's Attorney

December 24, 2020 - 12:00pm

Milwaukee Common Council members are blasting ousted Police Chief Alfonso Morales' attorney for making what they consider racist remarks on a radio show.

Online Store Stops Selling Rittenhouse Family's Merchandise

December 24, 2020 - 11:30am

An online store has stopped selling merchandise supporting an Illinois teen accused of killing two people and wounding a third during a Wisconsin protest last summer.

Wisconsin Home Sales Approaching Record Territory Even In Uncertain Economy

December 22, 2020 - 6:40am

While 2020 has been a difficult year for many sectors of the economy, home sales may hit an annual record.

For Wisconsin Voters Of Color, Disenfranchisement Can Continue After Election

December 19, 2020 - 7:25am

Two organizers share how they view the recount of Wisconsin's largest and most diverse counties, Dane and Milwaukee counties, as another form of voter disenfranchisement.

'We Have Nowhere To Go': Back Rent, Late Fees Pile Up As Evictions Loom

December 18, 2020 - 3:00pm

The federal moratorium that has been protecting renters from evictions will expire Dec. 31 unless Congress passes a relief bill.

Charles Sheppard, Who Helped Hundreds Of Homeless Vets In Milwaukee, Dies Of COVID-19 At 61

December 18, 2020 - 5:00am

Charles Sheppard, a Navy veteran who knew what it was like to be homeless, devoted his last years to helping others who faced the same challenge. He died in June from COVID-19. He was 61 years old.

911 Tape Released In Milwaukee Police Officer Chokehold Killing

December 17, 2020 - 3:45pm

Newly released audio from a 911 call sheds light on the death of Joel Acevedo at the hands of a police officer in April. Milwaukee Officer Michael Mattioli has been charged with first degree reckless homicide.

Wisconsin Inmate Wins Federal Sexual Reassignment Surgery Case

December 17, 2020 - 6:05am

A transgender inmate at the Racine Correctional Institution has won a federal case and will be allowed to undergo sexual reassignment surgery.

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Dane County Partnership Between Local Growers, Food Pantries Extended Through At Least July

Former UW President Didn't Deliver Diversity Report

Milwaukee Common Council Members Bash Ousted Police Chief's Attorney

Online Store Stops Selling Rittenhouse Family's Merchandise

Wisconsin Home Sales Approaching Record Territory Even In Uncertain Economy

For Wisconsin Voters Of Color, Disenfranchisement Can Continue After Election

'We Have Nowhere To Go': Back Rent, Late Fees Pile Up As Evictions Loom

Charles Sheppard, Who Helped Hundreds Of Homeless Vets In Milwaukee, Dies Of COVID-19 At 61

911 Tape Released In Milwaukee Police Officer Chokehold Killing

Wisconsin Inmate Wins Federal Sexual Reassignment Surgery Case

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