Intense flash flooding in August caused tens of millions of dollars worth of damage throughout Wisconsin. After an appeal for federal public infrastructure aid was recently denied, two EMS directors tell WPR what’s next.

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Federal officials announced that ICE agents are set to leave Minnesota after a months-long immigration crackdown. A Wisconsin business owner said the crackdown has stoked fear — and a Milwaukee nonprofit told WPR fewer agricultural workers are applying to work in Wisconsin.

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At least four communities have signed nondisclosure agreements to create data center projects in Wisconsin. Now, lawmakers are debating whether to ban the practice altogether. A pair of lawmakers told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” the move is to promote transparency.

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A lab above the history department at UW-Milwaukee is dedicated to showing the history of computing by allowing students to see, hear and use these vintage computers.

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In May 2023, baker Mattea Fischer opened a permanent, physical location for her bakery Cultured after years of selling at farmers’ markets and working out of other kitchens. Less than three years later, Cultured has been nominated as a semi-finalist for a national James Beard award.

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