Since 2017, communities and developers have sought state grants or tax credits to redevelop around 20 schools as Wisconsin contends with a housing shortage.

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Farm economists and industry experts weighed in on the impacts of some of Trump's policies during UW-Madison's Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum.

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The state department of health services is launching a campaign to discourage use of minty-flavored menthol tobacco products, which have a history of being advertised to Black communities nationally and in Wisconsin.

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Alcohol sales in American communities go up after a public mass shooting and persist for about two years, according to a recent study by researchers at UW-Madison. 

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An ad by liberal candidate Susan Crawford claims conservative candidate Brad Schimel went easy on defendants in domestic violence and child pornography cases.

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Several government web sites serving Wisconsin went offline this week after President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday that seeks to dismantle federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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While many of Trump’s executive orders are expected to face legal challenges, Wisconsin immigration attorney Erin Barbato says there is an uphill road ahead for immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers.

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Milwaukee County saw a decline in overdose deaths for the second year in a row in 2024 — an encouraging trend for local leaders after years of climbing overdose deaths.

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Kody Green of La Crosse has a new book out that shares his experiences living with schizophrenia and struggling in the workplace.

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Camellia sinensis prefer a balmy climate (zones 7A or warmer), but there’s hope for the Wisconsin tea lover: the plants can be grown inside, if you’re up for the challenge. 

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In his new memoir, “Aflame: Learning From Silence,” Pico Iyer reflects on how spending time in quiet retreat saves him from the noise and distractions of the everyday world and brings him joy.

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Federal prosecutors would only have the legal authority to bring criminal charges against local agencies for non-compliance with immigration laws under "very narrow" circumstances, said law professor Kevin Johnson.

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Author Kyle Chayka talked with WPR's "BETA" about his book, "Filterworld: How Alogrithms Flattened Culture," in which he explains how algorithms create generic coffee shops, shape Icelandic tourism and curate the music we listen to.

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WPR's "BETA" sat down with critic Peter Ames Carlin to discuss R.E.M. and how the band found its unique sound.

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Dueling ads in Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court election focus on a backlog of criminal cases that took place during one candidate’s stint as the state’s top lawyer.

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Charlie Brooker recently spoke with WPR’s “BETA” host Doug Gordon, where he talked about Cunk's deadpan naiveté and the similarities between "Black Mirror" and "The Twilight Zone."

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State and local health officials say it's too early to tell how a temporary halt on federal health communications will affect their work.

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After two years of cancellations, organizers are ready to give the Amnicon Lake ice fishing event another shot. A lack of volunteers might stand in their way.

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Funding grants from the Victims of Crime Act have been declining over several years, taking a toll on Wisconsin nonprofits that support victims of domestic violence.

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Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said he hopes city leaders come together to implement body cams in his absence.

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