The author of a bill that would limit the emergency powers of local government leaders said it’s needed to realign local policies with state law.

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After more than a week of being unable to drink public water due to nitrite contamination, the village of Williams Bay is returning to normal. But this case is a bit of an outlier compared to the larger nitrate and nitrite concerns for drinking water around the state.

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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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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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Leaders of a statewide school board advocacy group said that school districts around the state will face another financially challenging school year and predicted that many districts will ask voters for more money in referendums. 

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Rock County leaders are hoping to upgrade their tornado warning sirens to improve response times and better target precise locations where disasters are happening.

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