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Wisconsin Democrats back Biden after shaky debate performance
Wisconsin’s Democratic leaders supported President Joe Biden Friday, following a shaky debate performance that left some in their party openly questioning whether a new candidate should take his place.
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DNR warns removing cicadas from state parks is illegal
As trillions of cicadas have emerged nationwide this spring, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning people it’s illegal to harvest them at state parks.
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2 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, the abortion battle continues in Wisconsin
In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, Wisconsinites have seen abortion access disappear and return — all while courts have considered whether state law bans the procedure or the state constitution protects it.
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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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Madison schools face budget shortfall as board weighs tax increases
Spending for the Madison Metropolitan School District could exceed revenue by $39 million in the next fiscal year, according to an analysis released Friday by the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum.
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Will former Dane County Judge Jim Troupis lose his law license over false elector plot?
Former Dane County Judge Jim Troupis could lose his Wisconsin law license over his role in a plot to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Green Bay joins statewide effort to inform residents about federal energy savings
The city of Green Bay is joining a statewide effort to inform Wisconsinites about incentives in the federal Inflation Reduction Act that’ll help them save money and protect the environment.
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First heatwave of the summer brings high temps to Wisconsin
The first heatwave of the summer is rolling through Wisconsin, bringing temperatures in the 90s along with it.
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UW Health nurses using AI to improve patient messaging
As the health care industry continues to struggle with staffing, UW Health is looking to artificial intelligence to help nurses respond to patient messages more efficiently.
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‘Army of hope’: UW Health opens walk-in clinic specializing in opioid use disorder
A walk-in clinic specializing in opioid use disorder opened in Madison this year. The clinic’s medical director says no other clinic in Dane County offers this combination of services.