Food inspectors face increased workloads and loss of union protection, making it more difficult to notice and report safety violations at food processing plants.

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The parents of two Minnesota teens killed in a drunken driving crash in July have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman at the heart of a dispute between the Dane County Sheriff's Office and federal immigration authorities.

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For seven years, 82-year-old retiree Terry Lauerman has been donating his time to Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary. His specialty? Lying down and taking a snooze with the shelter’s special-needs cats.

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This year’s team will get its first major test on Sunday when the Packers take on the division rival Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.

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Milwaukee officials are pledging to crack down on those involved in "street takeovers" characterized by reckless driving after a wave of the events over Labor Day weekend.

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A Milwaukee County Board committee is urging the organization in charge of high school sports in Wisconsin to address hate speech and harassment that happens during games.

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Two experts in navigating the financial aid system for college students highlight how federal changes this year are affecting loans.

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Psychologist Shilagh Mirgain joined "The Larry Meiller Show" to offer strategies for improving self-confidence, which she emphasized is a skill that can be strengthened.

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An unnamed tech company is proposing a $1.7 billion data center in the western Wisconsin city of Menomonie — and concerned citizens are raising the alarm.

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Milwaukee Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez is no longer part of her party’s caucus, following increasing intraparty tension and allegations of a violent threat.

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Wisconsin Democrats are once again introducing labor rights legislation, designed to repeal laws enacted by Republican former Gov. Scott Walker. The proposals face a difficult road in
Wisconsin's GOP-controlled Legislature.

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Andrew Patrie is like most parents. The Eau Claire author loves his child, but acknowledges the awkward moments.

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Over the next year, Milwaukee Public Schools will decide how to manage its 149 school buildings — that includes possible grade reconfiguration.

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Department of Health Services issued the new consumption advisories Thursday that take effect immediately.

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The magic and influence of craft, featuring Diedrick Brackens, Ayumi Horie, Maddy Leeser, Mary Little, Simon Rodin and more.

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Carrot snack cake; water bottles; oatmeal creme pies.

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New apprentices join the team as the roof goes up; visiting a cabinet showroom to finalize plans; the house gets sheathed; grand tour.

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In his new memoir, Wisconsin author and educator Doug Bradley uses music as a playlist for his life. He outlines coming-of-age moments and his time in the Vietnam War with popular music by the likes of Smokey Robinson and the Animals.

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According to the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General report, 94 percent of VA facilities this year reported severe occupational staffing shortages for medical officer positions.

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New data from Pew shows that people don’t trust each other as much as they used to, and Wisconsin is falling behind trust levels compared to other parts of the country.

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