Participation in Wisconsin apprenticeships is at a record high, according to a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum.

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The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ made a variety of changes to the federal student loan system. Two changes — the elimination of the Grad PLUS loan program and a lifetime loan cap of $200,000 — leaves medical students well short of the estimated cost of medical school in Wisconsin.

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Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil was met by a hostile audience attempting to shout him down Thursday evening during his first town hall gathering since the passage of President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill Act." 

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The Upper Midwest was contending with the worst air quality in the country Thursday. And, for much of the day, Milwaukee had the worst air quality of any major U.S. city, according to a ranking from IQ Air.

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More than a dozen residents spoke out against the plans during a public hearing Monday, raising concerns about the impact of data centers on the environment.

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Madison resident and wildlife photographer Alan Ginsberg has been chronicling a sandhill crane family that's adopted a goose as one of its own to the delight of neighbors and a growing fan base.

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Spooner, Wisconsin is not only up north – it’s up near the top of John and Emmy’s “love it here” list! It could be Spooner’s fascinating railroad past, or the […]

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System president Layla Merrifield discusses tech schools’ reliance on federal funding and the value of the adult education programs they provide.

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We celebrate the Holi Festival of Colors at the Monk Botanical Gardens in Wausau.

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There have been five homicides so far this year in the police district that encompasses downtown Milwaukee.

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According to a Wisconsin clinical pharmacist, advancements in epilepsy treatment research include genetics, medical devices and prescription CBD.

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When can a judge be prosecuted? That question is front and centers as lawyers spar over whether the case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan should be allowed to proceed.

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A look at why the ancient Maya abandoned the cities they had lived in for centuries.

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The story of Lusotitan, a colossal, long-necked dinosaur, and its quest for love.

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Rock County leaders are hoping to upgrade their tornado warning sirens to improve response times and better target precise locations where disasters are happening.

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Vendors, exhibitors and volunteers are getting ready for Wisconsin’s 174th State Fair.

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Sheboygan's nickname, the “Malibu of the Midwest,” might be a bit tongue-in-cheek. But surfing genuinely is a year-round sport in the city. So, a WPR reporter gave it a shot.

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A Green Bay-area landlord is facing a federal lawsuit after he allegedly sexually harassed a young mother who rented one of his apartments and retaliated against her when she tried to stand up for herself.

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Health officials urge Wisconsinites to protect themselves from mosquito bites after a man from Barron County recently got sick from West Nile virus.

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A Lutheran group in Wisconsin has joined a national lawsuit that aims to block immigration agents from entering churches and places of worship.

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