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News In Your Area
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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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Wausau man won’t give up on finding lost dogs
After his daughter’s dog went missing for two weeks, a Wausau man helped launch a statewide effort to reunite lost dogs with their owners.
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2 central Wisconsin towns sued over restrictive wind rules
It’s a case that could have ramifications for the state’s clean energy transition.
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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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An opportunity to soar: The Penguin Project gives participants with special needs rare theater experience
An innovative program that empowers young people with special needs through theater offers a one-of-a-kind experience for both participants and their families.
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Antisemitic flyers and rising threats against Jews prompt safety concerns in Wausau congregation
Mount Sinai Congregation is beefing up security in the wake of rising antisemitic sentiment and flyers distributed in Wausau containing hate speech directed at Jews.
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Tensions high in Lac du Flambeau as road dispute between tribe, town drags on
More than a year has passed since the roads were blocked. While the town of Lac du Flambeau and the the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have said they’re willing to negotiate, they’re no closer to a resolution.
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Wausau middle school opens 63-year-old time capsule to find … budget documents
A Wausau middle school on Friday publicly opened a time capsule that was placed in the building’s cornerstone in 1961 and largely forgotten.
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Nearly half of Wisconsin Legislature won’t run in old districts as new maps shake up state politics
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Political Science Professor Anthony Chergosky told WPR it’s not a surprise to see “lots of big decisions from lawmakers after redistricting,” but this year is notably different.
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COVID caused a lifeguard shortage. Some pools are still recovering.
Milwaukee County needs 250 lifeguards to fully staff its deep well pools and aquatic centers. With only 136 guards signed up this summer, only seven pools will be open. While it’s an improvement from years past, the county is still short of what it needs to operate at full capacity.