The Great Recession and other declines in manufacturing led to factory closures, and in the years since, local leaders have been working through what to do with the vacant properties.

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New data from Pew shows that people don’t trust each other as much as they used to, and Wisconsin is falling behind trust levels compared to other parts of the country.

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Two Wisconsin Congressmen are engaged in an ongoing, public feud that has escalated to personal attacks online and an in-person quarrel that was captured on camera.

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The threatened funding helps Wisconsin organizations pay for advocacy and therapy costs for victims of sexual assault and child abuse, among other crimes.

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David Crowley told WPR's "Wisconsin Today" that he thinks the damage in the area will meet the necessary thresholds to receive FEMA support.

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Chris Mehring joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to share what he’s done to keep his streak going and how he’s fueled by his passion for minor league baseball.

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WPR will no longer receive federal funding after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down.

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As smaller newspapers struggle to stay open, some local Wisconsin publishers are finding success through the trust they build in their communities.

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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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Wisconsin teachers are grappling with how to manage AI for themselves and their students, but the challenge of adapting to new technology in the classroom is not new.

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