Municipalities and nonprofits across the country might have to abandon planned solar energy projects after the EPA announced it was terminating a $7 billion grant program to expand solar access.

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Wisconsin’s honeybees are facing numerous threats. But the state’s tiniest livestock have friends and the ability to adapt and thrive, bee experts say.

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The federal complaint accuses Kalshi of false advertising and of breaking laws that regulate gambling.

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Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare have been locked in a months-long dispute over reimbursement rates. And if the two sides don’t reach an agreement by October, Ascension could be dropped by UnitedHealthcare.

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Lexi Westley and four other women’s cross country athletes at UW-Madison are coming forward about what they call abusive behavior by their coach Mackenzie Wartenberger.

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Let’s Go Fishing Chairman Joe Oprosko said time on the water can ease loneliness, spark memories, and bring joy to people who may otherwise feel isolated.

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State fairs are a big draw this time of year for millions of visitors. Whether it's getting a chance to pet a newborn calf, take a ride in a giant plastic ball or eat any number of fried foods, going to the fair is always an experience.

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A new Gallup poll shows the share of adults in the United States who say they drink alcohol has fallen to its lowest point in the nearly 90 years.

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It's been a hot and humid summer, with heavy rainfall and damaging flooding. But as the temperatures cool and fall creeps in, Wisconsin's apple crop is ready to ripen.

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Wake surfing is growing in popularity. But the wake boats that make it possible continue to stir up contentious debate on Wisconsin’s lakes.

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An annual $6 million allocation for the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant has been made permanent. High school students who are ready for driver's education and qualify for free or reduced lunch can apply online through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  

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The Trump Administration indefinitely suspended the nation’s refugee program and pulled funding for resettlement in January.

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City services in Milwaukee are beginning to transition back to normal after flooding damaged thousands of homes during flooding on Aug. 9 and 10.

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As people head to the water this Labor Day weekend, Wisconsin environmental and health regulators are urging them to avoid swimming in scummy or smelly water.

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In a statement sent to WisPolitics, Bradley said she is seeking to "rebuild the conservative movement."

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An Appleton-area judge won’t face criminal charges for jailing a man during a probation hearing over an unrelated financial dispute, but he will resign in February before his term expires, a special prosecutor assigned to the case said Thursday.

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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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