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More than $200K raised for Abundant Life community after school shooting
Donations have been pouring in during the weeks since a shooter opened fire at Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School, leaving three people dead.
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Federal wildlife regulators deny petitions to reduce or remove protections for wolves
Federal wildlife regulators have denied petitions submitted by hunting groups that sought to remove or reduce protections for gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region and West Coast states.
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Wisconsin researchers make surprising discovery about impacts of childhood trauma
UW-Madison researchers used data collected from more than 11,000 youth over four years to discover a new way of thinking about childhood trauma and mental illness.
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GOP lawmakers move quickly on effort to enshrine Wisconsin’s voter ID law
Wisconsin lawmakers held a public hearing on a proposal to enshrine Wisconsin’s existing voter ID law into the state constitution on Tuesday.
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Milwaukee resists national homelessness trend
A recent federal report shows homelessness documented in one night jumped 18 percent nationwide last year. But in Milwaukee, the number of people experiencing homelessness declined.
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Wisconsin’s population expected to decline by nearly 200K residents come 2050
A new projection from the state found Wisconsin’s population is expected to decrease by nearly 200,000 residents by 2050.
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Superior explores second stories to alleviate housing shortage
One innovative idea offered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority is a low-interest loan program to help owners transform the second stories of buildings with ground-floor storefronts into residences.
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Homelessness in Wausau: Tragedy prompts calls for action
The death of a homeless man in Wausau’s Marathon Park has reignited debates over homelessness. Advocates call for “housing first” solutions, while police push for stricter enforcement.
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Manhunt expands for suspect in New Lisbon triple homicide
The FBI and US Marshal Service have joined the hunt for 47 year-old Virgil Thew, charged with killing his girlfriend, stepdaughter, and stepdaughter’s friend.
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Wisconsin Legislature begins first new session after redistricting
Wisconsin state lawmakers were inaugurated Monday to commence a new session — the first after legislative districts were redrawn, shifting the political parties’ share of power in both chambers.