A railroad crossing in Superior is notorious for putting shock absorbers to the test. Drivers posting on social media say they’ve complained to various entities to no avail, and aren’t sure who exactly is responsible.

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The Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program will receive $10 million over the state's 2025-2027 biennial budget.

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Only half of Wisconsin high school students feel like they belong in the classroom, according to a recent report from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health. 

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The Midwest electric grid operator selected a pair of out of state companies to build two major transmission line projects in Wisconsin.

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Activists packed a hearing room at the state Capitol Wednesday as state lawmakers took testimony on three proposed bills that would restrict transgender students’ participation in school sports and prohibit minors from accessing gender-affirming health care.

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Republican lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to cut state taxes on tips in Wisconsin, mirroring a similar change at the federal level.

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Milwaukee police are warning residents about a "surge" of recent robberies involving online dating apps. 

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Elite ski jumper Estella Hassrick started skiing in Madison when she was 4 years old. Now, she’s waiting to see if she will get a chance to compete for Olympic gold.

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The late outsider artist Mary Nohl of Fox Point turned her home into her canvas. Known as the "Witch's House," her work has been at the center of controversy for decades. Now, her story is taking center stage with the play with music, "Maybe We'll Fly."

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One of Microsoft's top executives said he would support a new state law to regulate and set standards for data center developments across Wisconsin. 

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The former president and CEO of an Oneida Nation group of small businesses has been ousted following fallout over one company’s contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Two proposed changes to the state constitution — one involving DEI, the other related to public health orders — could be heading to voters in November, after they passed out of the Wisconsin Assembly Tuesday.

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Hours after Gov. Tony Evers unveiled his priorities for his final year in office, Republicans — who control the Legislature — effectively rejected one of his biggest asks.

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Madison officials want to stop large data centers from being built in the city — at least temporarily. A proposed ordinance would halt data center construction for up to year.

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The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a civil rights complaint against the University of Wisconsin-Madison on behalf of conservative students on campus. 

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For more than 80 years, high schoolers in Pulaski have been bringing local news to a community that would otherwise be a “news desert.”

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The new Dietary Guidelines end the previous recommendation of up to two drinks per day for men and one drink for women, in favor of a much simpler message: "Consume less alcohol for better overall health."

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The companies improperly accessed and monetized nearly 300,000 patient medical records from Epic users, according to Epic. 

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The Northwoods Policy Network aims to ensure the region has a stronger voice in statewide decisions.

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On Jan. 4, the Carthage Institute of Paleontology shuttered, ending a long-standing agreement between the college and Kenosha Public Museums.

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