One of the largest remaining parcels of private land within Wisconsin’s most popular state park will be transferred to the state under a land deal funded through Wisconsin's contested land acquisition program.

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Legal advocates are raising alarms about a bill that would allow Wisconsin courts to use interpretation assisted by artificial intelligence. Republican sponsors say they introduced the plan to cut back on costs and alleviate a statewide shortage of court interpreters.

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Northwood Technical College professor Mark Langenfeld's new book offers help toward letting go of what we can’t control and trusting the instincts that keep us safe.

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A former member of the Green Bay City Council is suing both the city and its mayor, claiming his constitutional rights were violated by the city’s use of audio recording devices in City Hall several years ago. 

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Pure Prairie Poultry was found guilty due to a no contest plea on Tuesday after failing to send a representative to the Buffalo County court.

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U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin said he isn’t satisfied with the justification the White House gave during a classified briefing on Tuesday for joining Israel in attacking Iran.

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The Milwaukee Common Council is moving forward with local legislation to prepare for any potential escalation of federal immigration enforcement in the city

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Republican state lawmakers partially approved a funding request from the Wisconsin Department of Instruction Tuesday, a move that comes about a month after the agency was scrutinized for spending $368,885 on a meeting at a Wisconsin Dells resort.

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Opponents of a large livestock farm’s plans to expand in Pierce County blasted the state’s approval during a contested case hearing Tuesday, voicing concerns the expansion would raise risks of groundwater contamination.

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From breakfast oatmeal to brandy old fashioneds at night, maple syrup plays a starring role. Several communities around the state — including Phelps — celebrate the ingredient with festivals.

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Cold-smoking is a meat preservation method used by many Northern cultures around the world for thousands of years.

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A new Republican proposal would require schools to adopt a “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones by July 1, 2027. 

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Gov. Tony Evers has ordered Wisconsin lawmakers to return for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment aimed at ending partisan gerrymandering in state legislative districts.

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The proposal to add more than 100 court positions is awaiting approval by Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Senate, after clearing the GOP-led Assembly in February.

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In 1926, the idea of studying dance as an academic pursuit was almost unheard of. But one Wisconsin woman’s unique approach to teaching dance changed the field forever.

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After meeting certification standards, the county’s forests are now producing seven-figure returns.

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If the bill becomes law, Wisconsin tribes interested in offering online sports betting "would need to renegotiate" their gaming compacts with the state. And those compacts would need to be approved by the federal government.

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More than 400 members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard are stationed in the Middle East during the ongoing military action against Iran.

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Nearly half of Wisconsin’s lowest-performing schools are located on Milwaukee’s north side, according to a new report.

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Christopher Roubique's debut middle grade novel “Mythspeaker” is inspired by Indigenous folktales. In it, Roubique draws from his Cajun and rural Wisconsin roots to explore themes of teamwork, self-worth and respect for nature.

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