While they may look like something out of a horror flick, disease experts say the virus causing the wart-like growths isn’t a sign of the end times.

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Wisconsin has a record-high number of jobs and median wage, but there are signs that the economy is softening and changes in federal policy could negatively affect workers in the coming years.

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Hera Salehi founded the Afghan Student Association to connect Afghan students, celebrate culture and promote education.

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Vice President JD Vance praised the sweeping federal budget bill for its potential to improve local manufacturing before a crowd of supporters in La Crosse on Thursday.

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The Washington County Board voted to move forward with the sale, despite objections from several community members who have raised questions about the sale price and why the county would sell to buyers who won’t pay taxes. 

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At least 21 people in Oconto County have been infected with measles, raising concerns of a wider outbreak of the highly contagious disease.

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A listener in Madison asked WPR's WHYsconsin project why so many older homes in Wisconsin have an exposed toilet sitting in the unfinished basement.

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Ingredients Directions Place chickpeas and 2 cups broth in a large braiser or saucepan. Scatter garlic, onion, pepper flakes, salt, and zucchini on top and drizzle olive oil over. No […]

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WPR's music hosts give us a glimpse into the songs and artists that first sparked their musical interests.

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The city of La Crosse is suing three fire truck manufacturers — including two headquartered in Wisconsin — in federal court, accusing them of unlawfully coordinating to limit the supply of trucks and raise prices.

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Research out of UW-Eau Claire finds that well-designed skate parks bring economic and social benefits to local communities.

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Following repeated spring election losses to Democrats, and facing a future without President Donald Trump boosting base turnout at the top of presidential tickets, the Republican Party of Wisconsin must increase its out-of-state fundraising, an internal review recommends.

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A religious artifact once deeply revered by Superior’s Jewish community and thought to have been lost decades ago is being reclaimed after resurfacing in a secondhand shop.

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At a recent press conference at Milwaukee City Hall, community advocates and officials called the decline in overdose deaths a hopeful sign, but said the fight is not over. 

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An audit has confirmed the state’s fish and wildlife account is seeing a shortfall in revenues without budgetary transfers to make the account whole.

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Ascension Wisconsin will not move forward with a controversial plan to outsource some of its intensive care unit doctors.

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Officials are monitoring the health of a nearby creek after millions of gallons of sewage spilled from a cracked pipe in south Madison.

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UW police are actively investigating the source of the false report. 

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Although the 988 “press 3” option has ended, the lifeline itself is still operational and available for LGBTQ+ youth to call. 

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Gov. Tony Evers formally requested a presidential disaster declaration from President Donald Trump Wednesday, seeking federal help for flooding damage in six Wisconsin counties.

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