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Report finds wildfires, heat have worsened Wisconsin air quality in recent years

25 April 2025 at 10:00

A new report from the American Lung Association finds Sheboygan ranked among the top 25 worst cities in the nation for ozone pollution in recent years, and air quality worsened in the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

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At NFL draft, Green Bay Packers take wide receiver for first time in decades

25 April 2025 at 03:46

For the first time since 2002, the Green Bay Packers have selected a wide receiver in the first round of the NFL draft. They made the pick in front of thousands of fans in their city.

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US Army Reserve: Suspension of Fort McCoy commander not tied to Trump portrait tampering

24 April 2025 at 21:21

The U.S Army Reserve says the suspension of a commander at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy isn't tied to an investigation of pictures of President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth being tampered with.

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Several Wisconsin school districts comply with Trump administration’s DEI demands

24 April 2025 at 18:10

Despite state education leaders' opposition, several Wisconsin school districts plan to submit, or are considering submitting, documents to the Trump administration certifying the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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Wisconsin university student turns to drone technology to boost waterfowl conservation

24 April 2025 at 10:00

With drone surveys already being adopted in parts of the U.S. and internationally to track species ranging from elephants to marine mammals, Amanda Griswold’s findings contribute to a growing body of knowledge about how aerial monitoring can support wildlife management on a broader scale.

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GOP audit committee chair calls state DEI spending ‘rebranded discrimination’ at hearing

23 April 2025 at 23:46

Republicans on a legislative audit committee questioned the legality and usefulness of diverstiy, equity and inclusion initiatives at state agencies and universities during a public hearing at the Wisconsin State Capitol Wednesday.

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