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Crawford ad accuses Schimel of going easy on defendants as Wisconsin Supreme Court race ramps up

25 January 2025 at 01:31

An ad by liberal candidate Susan Crawford claims conservative candidate Brad Schimel went easy on defendants in domestic violence and child pornography cases.

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Wisconsin government websites go offline temporarily following Trump’s anti-DEI order

24 January 2025 at 23:12

Several government web sites serving Wisconsin went offline this week after President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday that seeks to dismantle federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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Refugees in Wisconsin may remain separated from families after new executive order

24 January 2025 at 23:02

While many of Trump’s executive orders are expected to face legal challenges, Wisconsin immigration attorney Erin Barbato says there is an uphill road ahead for immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers.

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Overdose deaths declined for second straight year in Milwaukee County

24 January 2025 at 22:15

Milwaukee County saw a decline in overdose deaths for the second year in a row in 2024 — an encouraging trend for local leaders after years of climbing overdose deaths.

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Tips for cultivating your own tea plants, right here in Wisconsin

24 January 2025 at 20:02

Camellia sinensis prefer a balmy climate (zones 7A or warmer), but there’s hope for the Wisconsin tea lover: the plants can be grown inside, if you’re up for the challenge. 

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Trump’s DOJ threatens locals who don’t aid immigration enforcement. What could that mean for Wisconsin?

24 January 2025 at 14:19

Federal prosecutors would only have the legal authority to bring criminal charges against local agencies for non-compliance with immigration laws under "very narrow" circumstances, said law professor Kevin Johnson.

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Kyle Chayka on ‘Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture’

24 January 2025 at 11:00

Author Kyle Chayka talked with WPR's "BETA" about his book, "Filterworld: How Alogrithms Flattened Culture," in which he explains how algorithms create generic coffee shops, shape Icelandic tourism and curate the music we listen to.

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Dueling Wisconsin Supreme Court ads focus on rape kit backlog

24 January 2025 at 11:00

Dueling ads in Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court election focus on a backlog of criminal cases that took place during one candidate’s stint as the state’s top lawyer.

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Charlie Brooker on the universe of ‘Black Mirror’ and new Netflix special, ‘Cunk On Life’

24 January 2025 at 11:00

Charlie Brooker recently spoke with WPR’s “BETA” host Doug Gordon, where he talked about Cunk's deadpan naiveté and the similarities between "Black Mirror" and "The Twilight Zone."

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State, local health departments watching Trump administration’s health communications pause

24 January 2025 at 11:00

State and local health officials say it's too early to tell how a temporary halt on federal health communications will affect their work.

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Fisharama returns to northern Wisconsin for its 58th year

24 January 2025 at 10:56

After two years of cancellations, organizers are ready to give the Amnicon Lake ice fishing event another shot. A lack of volunteers might stand in their way.

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Federal funding cuts cause some Wisconsin nonprofits to deny aid seekers, defund programs

24 January 2025 at 00:01

Funding grants from the Victims of Crime Act have been declining over several years, taking a toll on Wisconsin nonprofits that support victims of domestic violence.

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Judge rules Milwaukee Public Schools must have police in schools by Feb. 17

23 January 2025 at 20:58

Milwaukee Public Schools must return police officers to the district no later than Feb. 17, or appear in court to explain why it is not following state law. 

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Master Lock to close headquarters in Oak Creek, move jobs to Illinois

23 January 2025 at 20:26

Master Lock will close its corporate headquarters in Oak Creek as part of an effort by its parent company to consolidate its offices in Illinois, essentially ending a more than century-old legacy in the Milwaukee area.

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