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'If It's Not A Financial Issue, Then What Is It?': Evers Proposes Money To Help Schools Change Mascots

March 2, 2021 - 11:00am

The Evers administration is hoping to make it easier for Wisconsin schools to move away from race-based mascots by including $400,000 in its 2021-23 state budget proposal for a grant program to help with the rebranding process.

In Pursuit Of Healing: Restorative Justice Program In Barron County Fosters Forgiveness

March 1, 2021 - 5:55am

Restorative justice — the idea that justice for a crime can include healing for both the victim and the offender — has proven successful in Barron County. Two leaders of the program wrote a book to help other counties set up similar programs.

Hunters Harvest Nearly 100 More Wolves Than Allowed Under Quota

February 25, 2021 - 4:55pm

Hunters killed nearly 100 more wolves than allowed under quota as part of the state’s first wolf hunt this week in six years.

GOP Bill Would Make It Illegal For Sports Venues To Skip National Anthem

February 25, 2021 - 12:30pm

It would be illegal for some sports venues to skip the national anthem before games under a new bill proposed by a Republican legislator.

With A Passion For The Outdoors, Emily Ford Aims To Complete Winter Thru-Hike Of Ice Age Trail

February 24, 2021 - 12:55pm

While the cold weather and snow may keep many indoors during the winter months, Emily Ford is taking on an intense challenge: thru-hiking the Ice Age Trail.

Want To Talk To Your Kids About Race? Start With These Publisher-Recommended Books

February 24, 2021 - 6:30am

In celebration of Black History Month, Cheryl Willis Hudson's list of book recommendations that teach about race, history and inclusion include some published by Just Us Books and some written or edited by Hudson herself.

Access, Not Fear, Stands In Way Of Vaccinating Milwaukee's Black Community

February 23, 2021 - 1:00pm

Leaders in Milwaukee’s Black community say it's access to the coronavirus vaccine, not fear, keeping people of color from getting vaccinated.

Burlington Schools Disciplined Students Responsible For Racist Incidents

February 19, 2021 - 3:25pm

The Burlington Area School District said it has disciplined students following investigations into racist incidents from the fall.

Virtual Film Festival Celebrates Black History Month With Films Such As 'Growing Up Milwaukee'

February 19, 2021 - 6:25am

Nonprofit arts organization Milwaukee Film is celebrating Black History Month virtually this year, featuring 30 films and dozens of online events for attendees to watch and participate in.

Proposed Legislation Aims To Address Racial Disparities In Maternal Health Care

February 18, 2021 - 6:00am

The rate of Black women in the United States who die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth is two to three times higher than that of white women. Wisconsin has the worst record in the nation for black infant mortality, and maternal mortality for Black mothers is...

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'If It's Not A Financial Issue, Then What Is It?': Evers Proposes Money To Help Schools Change Mascots

In Pursuit Of Healing: Restorative Justice Program In Barron County Fosters Forgiveness

Hunters Harvest Nearly 100 More Wolves Than Allowed Under Quota

GOP Bill Would Make It Illegal For Sports Venues To Skip National Anthem

With A Passion For The Outdoors, Emily Ford Aims To Complete Winter Thru-Hike Of Ice Age Trail

Want To Talk To Your Kids About Race? Start With These Publisher-Recommended Books

Access, Not Fear, Stands In Way Of Vaccinating Milwaukee's Black Community

Burlington Schools Disciplined Students Responsible For Racist Incidents

Virtual Film Festival Celebrates Black History Month With Films Such As 'Growing Up Milwaukee'

Proposed Legislation Aims To Address Racial Disparities In Maternal Health Care

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