Republican lawmakers declined to take up the issue when Democratic Gov. Tony Evers advanced a similar proposal after the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

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After a recent snow storm, some Milwaukee alders will discuss removing the snow removal fee following "widespread concerns" related to the plowing of streets across the city.

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The cyber attack that debilitated one of Wisconsin’s largest hospital systems this spring, has now been determined to have affected millions of patients’ personal information. 

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The amount of cargo moving through ports on the Great Lakes is trailing behind shipments at the same time last year as the shipping season nears its end.

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A man housed in Racine County Jail awaiting trial for attempted homicide is expected to be charged with the beating death of a fellow inmate this week.

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A study that surveyed dozens of men from rural Wisconsin found they often have a strong sense of self-worth and think of themselves as hardworking. But some men feel they aren’t being recognized for that hard work or skill set in the traditional workforce. 

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Two former correctional officers at the Milwaukee County Jail have been charged with excessive use of force against two inmates at the facility last year.

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Wisconsin has seen a record-high number of norovirus outbreaks in the last month, which may be driven by a new strain of the highly-contagious virus.

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A blast of Arctic air is descending on a large span of the country this weekend, and Wisconsin residents can expect bitterly cold temperatures to linger into the middle of January.

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Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.

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Wisconsin lawmakers plan to reintroduce proposals to address PFAS contamination after bills failed in the last session. 

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Both the UW-Madison men's and women's hockey teams will play at Wrigley Field on Jan. 4 as part of the "The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series."

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Microsoft Corp. has paused construction on portions of its multibillion-dollar data center campus in Mount Pleasant.

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According to a press release, Marshfield Clinic patients will continue to receive care from the same providers with no immediate changes.

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An investigation is underway after a 35-year-old inmate at the Racine County Jail was assaulted by another inmate this week.

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The nearly 200 uncounted votes would not have affected the outcome of any race or referendum on November's ballot. But election commissioners say they're disturbed by a lack of information about how the problem occurred, and say they want to avoid a repeat in the future.

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“This hit home and is very hard as we have and share a special connection with many people, dance groups and the entire New Orleans community,” said Jean Knutson, co-leader of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies. 

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Winter slips and falls are dangerous and can be debilitating. While Milwaukee’s Shauna Singh Baldwin was recovering from her slip and fall, she discovered a Wisconsin community of support, ingenuity, […]

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The bowling industry is seeing consolidation and shrinking nationwide. Wisconsin alleys are trying to offer more to survive.

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has endorsed Wisconsin's Ben Wikler in the race for Democratic National Committee chair.

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