The Oneida Nation is being honored by the Library of Congress for its Oneida Reads program to boost 3rd-grade reading proficiency among tribal students.

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This year’s event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, at nearly 200 locations around the city.

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A new wave of concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence has been sweeping the country after a former tech worker warned that AI could wipe out the human race within a decade.

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The first-ever Midwest Aloha Festival will showcase hula, fire dancing and Polynesian music at Village Park in Menomonee Falls on Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Law enforcement and city officials around the state are breaking ties with Flock Safety, citing an erosion of trust in how their traffic data is being used.

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While it is still lower than the record-high 28 boating deaths recorded in 2023, this year’s fatalities are up nearly 50 percent from the previous two years.  

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A new state law aims to recruit more veterinarians to work in rural areas by helping them to pay off student loan debt.

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International trade consultant Chris Wojtowicz spoke with “Wisconsin Today” about the escalating tariff battle between the United States and Canada, Wisconsin's largest trade partner, and how it could impact industries in the state.

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The university system is seeking $240 million for programs that it says would train 300,000 workers and create 2,500 new businesses. Another $90 million would go to expand programs for healthcare professionals.

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Losing college graduates affects the state’s workforce and economy in both urban and rural communities. One business leader said his organization thinks about brain drain “on a weekly basis.”

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If the Sunshine Protection Act is signed into law, Wisconsin will have two months of sunrise at 8 a.m. or later in the winter.

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This is the 10th year of the rare birds nesting on the restored Cat Island after more than 75 years of absence.

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Interim police monitor Aeiramique Glass says she’s been advocating for body-worn cameras since her first day in Madison less than a year ago.

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Mr. Blink’s latest record takes listeners on a tour through the state, from the Mississippi River to Door County, with their signature genre-blending style.

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At Green Bay Fringe, touring acts and local artists take part in a four-day extravaganza of quirky, off-the-wall stage performances. The festival returns for its third year July 16-19.

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The Society of American Magicians is holding its annual convention, “Houdini: 100 Years Later,” in celebration, which continues through July 4 in Appleton.

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a decision allowing the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin to buy back parcels of land on its reservation, removing them from local property tax rolls.

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Blue Ox was founded in 2015 and has become known for its eclectic lineup and community feel. This year's festival runs June 25-27 at Pines Music Park in Eau Claire.

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