A helpline Wisconsinites can call for support with their mental health or substance use will stop Saturday, April 5. It’s one of many services affected by recent federal cuts to over $210 million in health funds across the state, officials said.

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Fred Strand, member of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, spoke with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition” about efforts on the statewide level to reel in the adverse effects of wake boating. 

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Water withdrawals for irrigating crops in Wisconsin reached their highest level ever reported in 2023 as a flash drought prompted growers to pump more water from high capacity wells, according to a state report.

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The campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court neared the finish line Monday as the candidates wrapped up tours of the state and outside spending continued to smash records.

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Monday was the first time Bob Uecker wasn't in the radio broadcast booth on Opening Day since he began broadcasting for the team in 1971. 

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Protests on the Isle of Dogs cause chaos for the Nonnatus team; an apparent immaculate conception concerns the midwives; Sister Julienne and Trixie plan to fight back the Board of […]

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State and local fire officials explained their process for fighting a 750-acre wildfire in south central Wisconsin, and they also shared what more to expect during the spring.

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In the wake of sweeping federal funding cuts by the Trump Administration in recent weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture grants that fund tribal colleges and universities in Wisconsin and beyond have vanished.

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The personal, medical and spiritual issues surrounding end-of-life care and the active role people are taking to ensure their death goes according to their wishes.

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For more than a decade Brooke Slavens has led the Mobility Lab, a research hub integrating multiple disciplines with the goal of engineering a manual wheelchair that reduces stress on the body. Now, her focus is on children.

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The state’s health care system needs to change to meet a growing need for care, the Wisconsin Hospital Association said in an annual workforce report.

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Voters can show their IDs from a Wisconsin college or university in order to vote. But not all IDs are accepted.

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Unprecedented levels of funding backing either Dane County Judge Susan Crawford or Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel have come from across the country.

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From city hall to the local library to traffic lights, Wisconsin municipalities have made it a goal to reduce spending and emissions by switching to green energy.

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The event came just two days before the closely-watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election between conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel and liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford. 

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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Brittany Howard showcases new numbers from “What Now” as well as other hits.

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Marie Antoinette’s dangerous sexual affair with Fersen reignites when they star together in “The Marriage of Figaro” but the production turns out to be a plot to challenge Louis’ authority.

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Ana and Cristina search for the perfect gift for Alberto’s birthday; Rita is finding it hard to cover for her sister Clara, who’s cheating on Pedro.

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A Wisconsin appellate court denied the state Democratic attorney general's request to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters at a rally planned for Sunday

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As Wisconsin grapples with an uncertain future when it comes to federal funding, a new audit sheds some light on how the state handled federal money in the last budget.

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