In public health researcher William Lopez’s new book, he studies worksite raids in small, rural and mostly white communities. In “Raiding the Heartland,” he said immigration enforcement has long-lasting ripple effects that devastated entire communities.

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For the first time since 2017, Wisconsin's troubled youth prisons are fully compliant with 50 court-ordered reforms aimed at improving how staff treat young inmates.

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Another commercial poultry facility in Jefferson County must cull more than half a million birds due to highly pathogenic avian influenza. 

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Environmental advocates are urging state regulators to bring Wisconsin’s PFAS standards in line with federal drinking water standards for the chemicals despite an ongoing legal challenge.

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There’s an ongoing debate within Wisconsin government over whether workers who receive federal disability payments should also be eligible to get unemployment benefits from the state — and if so, how much.

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This summer, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin hosted a field trip in southwest Wisconsin to see thousands of bats emerge from their roost to feed at sunset, and return as a massive swarm at dawn.

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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former first grade teacher who was fired after publicly criticizing the School District of Waukesha for banning a Dolly Parton song. 

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Though many legislators are currently working toward an agreement, the House of Representatives is not in session and won’t officially reconvene until next week. To Sen. Tammy Baldwin, this means Republicans are “clearly not serious about trying to reopen the government.”

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Bus riders in Milwaukee County could soon have fewer options to get to work or school while also paying more for rides.

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The longtime director of the UW-La Crosse planetarium spoke to WPR's "Wisconsin Today" about the building’s legacy and plans for its last shows.

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An administrative law judge may decide whether the roughly $450 million plan to reroute an oil and gas pipeline around the Bad River tribe's reservation can move forward after a lengthy hearing wraps up on Friday.

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This week's new album from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and conductor Andrew Manze features the tranquil orchestral music of two English composers who took an interest in folk songs.

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Angie Sapik's book, "For the Good of the Party," was just released this week. It focuses on the local political landscape of her district.

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Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman is urging high school students and their families to fill out FAFSA paperwork if students plan to attend one of the state's 13 public schools or other private colleges.

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Some community and faith leaders in Manitowoc County are calling for more transparency from the federal government after more than 20 people were arrested by federal immigration and law enforcement officials last week.

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DCF Secretary-designee Jeff Pertl told WPR how the shutdown is affecting programs under his purview.

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Ascension Wisconsin facilities are no longer in-network for those on UnitedHealthcare health insurance plans after the two companies failed to reach an agreement over reimbursement rates.

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A Wisconsin bill aimed at cracking down on people who misrepresent their pets as service animals would fine people up to $500 if they provide a fake prescription for an emotional support animal at their home.

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Wisconsin manufacturers are more confident about the economy than they’ve been since 2021, despite nearly three-quarters saying they’ve been affected by tariffs.

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Brad Cox wanted to be a competitive pairs figure skater with his sister Jocelyn. Their mother wanted to help them achieve their goals. And Jocelyn wanted them both to be happy. Jocelyn tells her story in a new memoir.

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