For the past 13 years, the Salcherts have adopted five children who have terminal prognoses. They hope to give the children love and a comforting home during their illness.

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The Biden-era student loan repayment plan was the most flexible and generous income-driven repayment plan available.  On Dec. 9, the U.S. Department of Education announced the SAVE plan is ending. 

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A broad majority of Wisconsin banking executives believe the state economy is strong, but enthusiasm is down compared to past surveys. That’s according to a new end-of-the-year survey from the […]

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More than 100 patients received whole blood transfusions before even getting to the hospital in the past year as part of new initiatives in Madison and Milwaukee to help prevent deaths from severe blood loss.

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The COVID-19 pandemic drove Scott Theis and his teenage son Ayden to take a leap and form the band Power Take Off.

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Minnesota’s largest power company is backing away from plans to develop a proposed $1 billion gas-fired power plant in northern Wisconsin due to legal challenges and permitting delays.

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Sleighs weren’t just for work — they were also a source of joy. Communities gathered together for “sleigh rallies.”

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The bill would require any registered sex offender in Wisconsin to wear a GPS ankle monitor unless they can provide a permanent address.

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Similar to European models, a nonprofit-led development — the first in the U.S. — will replace locked memory care with homeownership, choice and community.

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Obsolete power plants continue to cost ratepayers. Now, the push to generate
unprecedented amounts of electricity for data centers risks creating another $1 billion in "stranded assets."

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Originally constructed in 1931, the Black Hawk Bridge was demolished due to safety concerns related to the construction of a new crossing between Lansing and rural Crawford County.

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The day after a jury voted to convict Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on a felony charge, top Wisconsin Republicans called for her to resign, citing the state constitution.

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One proposal would prohibit the use of Medicaid funds to cover the cost of gender-affirming care for patients under age 18. Another would block all Medicaid and Medicare funding from hospitals that provide pediatric gender-affirming care

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WPR Music asked our hosts what they listen to on their off-time. Dr. Jonathan Øverby, host of world music on "The Road to Higher Ground," wrote about his experiences listening to and performing "Goin' Home."

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WPR Music asked our hosts what they listen to on their off-time. Stephanie Elkins, host of "Morning Classics," wrote about her love of listening to and playing folk music.

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Last month, the Verona Common Council voted not to renew their contract with Flock after receiving a flood of public comments opposing them.

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Nothing can ruin a holiday get-together like an unexpected and expensive trip to the emergency veterinarian. Dr. Sam Bilko visited "The Larry Meiller Show" to talk about how to keep the holidays merry and bright for us and our canine companions.

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The program recently moved to a new location at the Milwaukee County Research Park, which is more than triple the size of its former facility in Greenfield.

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Every holiday season has its twinkles of drama. For journalist Dan Simmons of Shorewood, his unforgettable moment involves losing the family Christmas tree.

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Private nonprofit Wisconsin Eye offered nonpartisan, full coverage of Capitol events for nearly 20 years.

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