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Controversial 'Hiawatha' Sculpture In La Crosse Coming Down

August 10, 2020 - 1:05pm

A controversial statue depicting a Native American in La Cross's Riverside Park is being removed and returned to the family of the artist who constructed it.

Suspended Wauwatosa Cop Reportedly Assaulted By Protesters

August 9, 2020 - 5:55pm

The Wauwatosa police officer who fatally shot three men while on duty in five years, was reportedly physically assaulted by Black Lives Matter protesters at his home Saturday.

Historian Who Correctly Predicted Every Presidential Election Since 1984 Makes 2020 Pick

August 7, 2020 - 11:30am

Using his method of 13 keys to identify who's going to win the presidency, historian Allan Lichtman predicts Joe Biden will defeat President Donald Trump.

Madison Urban League Buys, Resells Homes To Boost Black-Owned Residences

August 7, 2020 - 5:00am

The city and Urban League of Greater Madison announced a new $5 million program Thursday designed to increase the number of Black families who own their own homes with no down payment and interest-only loans for seven years.

In Milwaukee, Communities Of Color Say Distrust Of Police An Ongoing Problem

August 6, 2020 - 5:30am

Black Lives Matters activists say that for many communities of color in Milwaukee, repeated negative experiences with police has created a deep mistrust of law enforcement.

'It's A Juggling Act': Food Banks Brace For Higher Need As Benefits Expire And School Goes Virtual

August 6, 2020 - 5:00am

Things have started to stabilize for Wisconsin's food banks, but the expiration of federal benefits and protections under the CARES Act, as well as a virtual return to schools, could drive need back up again.

CIA Analyst's New Book Investigates Examples Of Fake News Throughout History

August 3, 2020 - 6:05am

Sharing tips that she used in her career to spot misinformation, Cindy Otis' new book, "True or False? A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News," reveals different ways that misinformation can be spotted, and dives deep into the ways fake news twisted knowledge of historic events.

Wisconsin Professors: Women Governors May Be More Successfully Managing Pandemic

August 3, 2020 - 5:25am

Research from two Wisconsin professors shows the nine U.S. states with female governors have experienced fewer COVID-19 deaths.

Report Shows Inequality Among Jobs Widening During Pandemic

July 31, 2020 - 5:00am

The Center on Wisconsin Strategy, or COWS, at UW-Madison recently unveiled a website to track COVID-19's impact on the state's economy. In its initial review of the pandemic's influence, released on July 22, the repot shows that inequality in the workplace has been further exacerbated.

River Food Pantry Distributes Ready-To-Make Meals For Those In Need

July 27, 2020 - 5:20am

The River Food Pantry in Madison has gotten creative in its response to COVID-19 by prepackaging ready-to-make meals and handing them out to people in need.

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Controversial 'Hiawatha' Sculpture In La Crosse Coming Down

Suspended Wauwatosa Cop Reportedly Assaulted By Protesters

Historian Who Correctly Predicted Every Presidential Election Since 1984 Makes 2020 Pick

Madison Urban League Buys, Resells Homes To Boost Black-Owned Residences

In Milwaukee, Communities Of Color Say Distrust Of Police An Ongoing Problem

'It's A Juggling Act': Food Banks Brace For Higher Need As Benefits Expire And School Goes Virtual

CIA Analyst's New Book Investigates Examples Of Fake News Throughout History

Wisconsin Professors: Women Governors May Be More Successfully Managing Pandemic

Report Shows Inequality Among Jobs Widening During Pandemic

River Food Pantry Distributes Ready-To-Make Meals For Those In Need

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