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Wisconsin’s state Senate is up for grabs in 2026

Headed into the Nov. 3 election, Republicans hold an 18-15 edge in the Wisconsin Senate. If Democrats flip two seats, and defend their own, they would capture a majority in the chamber.

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UW-Madison’s $62M cyclotron lab expansion will explore promising cancer treatments

22 October 2026 at 16:34

The cyclotron lab creates atoms called radionuclides that can help clinicians diagnose and treat different types of cancers as well as image different diseases

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Campbell’s company partners with nonprofit to provide free career training in Milwaukee 

15 October 2026 at 18:09

A nonprofit known for providing free technology-focused career training is teaming with soup maker The Campbell's Company to launch a pilot program in Milwaukee for training manufacturing workers.

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Wisconsin secretary of state campaign focuses on office’s duties — or lack thereof

12 October 2026 at 10:00

The office of secretary of state doesn't have much power in Wisconsin, and the candidates running for the job are at odds on whether it should stay that way.

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The Draconid meteor shower, a celestial event that respects bedtimes, will peak Oct. 8

8 October 2026 at 17:35

The Draconids occur annually, peaking in October. The meteors appear to be flying out of the head of the Draco the Dragon constellation — which is how they got their name. Chad Jocius, managing director of the Heide Observatory in Kenosha, said stargazers can still make their bedtimes while watching this meteor shower.

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Annual training program that teaches law enforcement how to investigate deaths has 50th anniversary

6 October 2026 at 10:00

The program was created 50 years ago to make sure Wisconsin law enforcement agencies --- even in smaller communities --- have learned best practices and latest technology needed for investigating death scenes.

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Trade ministers gather in Milwaukee ahead of G20 summit

30 September 2026 at 22:58

Hosted by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the ministerial comes at a time when President Donald Trump's tariffs, a trade war with Canada and high fuel prices sparked by the war in Iran have left Americans uneasy about the economy.

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A children’s novel about a boy and his pet raccoon brings Japan’s ambassador to Wisconsin 

21 September 2026 at 21:35

Edgerton, a Wisconsin community of just over 6,000 people, has become a sensation in Japan for its ties to a famous pet raccoon.

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UW-Milwaukee sees highest enrollment in nearly 2 decades despite 20 percent drop in international students

21 September 2026 at 10:00

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has its highest enrollment in 17 years, with first year student enrollment up nearly 1 percent and transfer enrollment up 4.5 percent.

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UW Education Committee proposes to permanently waive SAT and ACT test score requirements

17 September 2026 at 21:07

The Universities of Wisconsin may permanently eliminate college entrance exams scores as a required part of the first year student admission processes.

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Motorcycle from iconic 9/11 photograph becomes part of Harley-Davidson Museum collection

11 September 2026 at 10:00

Director of Harley-Davidson Experience Centers Megan Suardini said this gives Midwesterners a look at a 9/11 history they don’t have to travel far to see.

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