The United State Postal Service has changed a postmark rule. How will that affect Wisconsin voters who mail in their voter registration or absentee ballots?

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The Trump administration's federal workforce cuts shrunk U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies that inspect produce, provide conservation resources and collect data on crops and livestock. It's creating longer wait times for farmers seeking federal services and programs, people working in agriculture say.

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In this essay, author Chris Hardie reflects on the early winter morning milking routines he shared with his father, and the memories that stayed with him long after the work was done.

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A group of 30 people from the church landed in Israel on Feb. 24 for an 8-day tour of biblical sites. On Feb. 28 — the same day the United States and Israel started an attack on Iran — Amstutz said their tour group arrived in Jerusalem. 

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Pam Polyak, who owns a cargo and logistics company in Waukesha County, says consumers will eventually feel the pinch if fuel prices stay high, and conflict in Iran could slow shipping times.

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Fewer than 10 percent of faculty at UW-Madison identify as conservative, while 70 percent identify as liberal, according to a new poll. Of 2,388 tenured and tenure-track faculty, about 27 percent responded.

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Federal judges in Milwaukee have announced that they won't extend former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel's temporary appointment as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, meaning his appointment will expire next week.

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Health care students at UW-Madison can take an improvisational theater class designed to help them better engage with patients. The class instructor visited WPR's "The Larry Meiller Show" to discuss the healing powers of improv.

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An October report recommended the city strengthen its short-term rental ordinance to mitigate nuisances and protect housing for residents.

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Last week, the Board of Regents Education Committee unanimously approved revising a policy that would allow campuses to offer 90-credit degrees. 

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As companies launch an array of protein-rich products and new federal dietary guidelines advise Americans to prioritize protein, nutrition experts have mixed feelings about the new emphasis on protein.

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The exhibit highlights the experiences of veterans whose role in the early nuclear era often remained hidden because of strict secrecy laws.

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In the lead up to the election, WPR asked what you wanted candidates to weigh in on as they vie for your votes.

We brought those issues directly to the candidates. Our guide allows you to see how they responded to survey questions about those topics and compare their answers.

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Survivors of sexual assault in Wisconsin now have more time to pursue criminal charges, after Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill into law on Friday.

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The state Department of Health Services found 66.9 percent of children age 24 months had completed their childhood vaccine series last year.

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A Wausau company must pay $250,000 for nearly two dozen alleged violations of the state’s air pollution control laws under a settlement announced Monday by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul.

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John Zumbrunnen has been named the University of Wisconsin–Madison's provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced Monday.

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Outdoor enthusiasts provided a record-breaking $12 billion boost to Wisconsin’s economy, marking the state’s third record year in a row for outdoor recreation.

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Justice Annette Ziegler, a conservative who has sat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court since 2007 and served four years as chief justice, will not seek reelection to the court next year.

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UW-Oshkosh is one of at least 10 Wisconsin colleges that have added or announced plans to add women’s flag football, according to Collegiate Flag Football, an online publication tracking the sport's growth.

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