Jenny Peek
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How to help: Madison community comes together to support Abundant Life families
In the wake of a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison on Tuesday that left three people dead and six injured, members of the Madison community are wondering what they can do.
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Wisconsin Badger, 2-time Olympian Phoebe Bacon says happy swimmers are fast swimmers
Phoebe Bacon has been swimming since she was 2 years old. Now, the 21-year-old is heading to her second Olympics to compete in the women’s 200m backstroke.
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Marshfield Clinic system, Sanford Health announce plans to combine
After a previous merger with Essentia Health was called off, Marshfield Clinic Health System announced plans to combine with Sanford Health — the largest rural health system in the United States.
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Wisconsin sees another round of severe weather, tornadoes Saturday night
Another spate of severe weather ripped through Wisconsin Saturday evening, with at least one confirmed tornado near Janesville.
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Milwaukee’s oldest gay bar donates thousands of photos to Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project
The LGBTQ History Project is now processing thousands of photos taken at This Is It! bar, a staple in Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ community since it was opened in 1968.
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Wisconsin seniors on how COVID-19 shaped their high school experience
High school seniors are walking across the stage and getting their diplomas. But the graduating class of 2024 is unique. They entered their freshman year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. WPR spoke with four students to understand how the pandemic shaped their high school experience. Here’s what they told us.
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From life jackets to designated drivers, DNR urges safety as boat season kicks off
The Wisconsin DNR is asking boaters to be safe ahead of the holiday weekend when outdoor recreation nearly doubles.
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Monarch population dwindling with second lowest numbers on recordÂ
An annual survey of monarch butterflies overwintering in central Mexico found the second-lowest number on record.
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Wisconsin businesses eligible for federal disaster relief after unseasonably warm winter
Wisconsin’s winter has been unseasonably warm and dry — impacting businesses that rely on snow and ice. But those businesses may be eligible for federal aid.
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Wisconsin Assembly bill would cap home bakers’ revenue at $20K
Since 2017, Wisconsin’s home bakers have been able to sell a variety of homemade goods directly to consumers. But a new bill making its way through the state Legislature could limit the size of those cottage industries.