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Courts

Dugan trial begins with prosecutors starting their case against the Milwaukee judge

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan's trial on federal charge began with prosecutors seeking to make the case that she knew what was at stake when she directed an immigrant to a courtroom's private door while immigrations agents were in the courthouse.

Recent News

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Courts

Dane County judge postpones hearing for defendant facing felony charges over 2020 fake electors scheme

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Health

More costs, less coverage: Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollees say end to subsidies will hit them hard

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Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, County Exec. David Crowley, Sen. Kelda Roys, Dr. Ryan Westergaard

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on hepatitis B vaccination for newborns

Health

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on hepatitis B vaccination for newborns

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Elections

Sara Rodriguez on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

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Elections

David Crowley on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

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Elections

Kelda Roys on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

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Courts

Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterms

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Courts

Sen. Ron Johnson asks federal government to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case

How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help

Health

How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

History

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

A brass-enclosed letter sign with the words Judge Hannah C. Dugan and the number 615 is mounted in a ceiling next to a Wi-Fi router in a hallway with fluorescent lighting.

Courts

What to know as the trial of Judge Hannah Dugan begins

Kenneth Chesebro stands and speaks with out-of-focus wood wall paneling in the background.

Courts

Dane County judge postpones hearing for defendant facing felony charges over 2020 fake electors scheme

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Health

More costs, less coverage: Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollees say end to subsidies will hit them hard

Side-by-side still images from video show Sara Rodriguez, David Crowley and Kelda Roys seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, County Exec. David Crowley, Sen. Kelda Roys, Dr. Ryan Westergaard

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on hepatitis B vaccination for newborns

Health

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on hepatitis B vaccination for newborns

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Elections

Sara Rodriguez on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

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Elections

David Crowley on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A still image shows Kelda Roys seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Kelda Roys' and '(D) Candidate for Governor.'

Elections

Kelda Roys on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

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Courts

Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterms

Ron Johnson stands and speaks inside a building with out-of-focus marble masonry and pillars with Composite order capitals in the background.

Courts

Sen. Ron Johnson asks federal government to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case

How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help

Health

How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

History

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

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Courts

What to know as the trial of Judge Hannah Dugan begins

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Derek Handley on racial covenants harming Black Milwaukeeans

Social Issues

Derek Handley on racial covenants harming Black Milwaukeeans

Southeast Region

Anne Bonds on covenants and Milwaukee’s racial segregation

History

Anne Bonds on covenants and Milwaukee's racial segregation

Southeast Region

Barry Burden on congressional redistricting going into 2026

Elections

Barry Burden on congressional redistricting going into 2026

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History

Mapping a history of covenants and segregation in Milwaukee

Southeast Region

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Elections

Josh Schoemann on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

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Elections

Tom Tiffany on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Barry Burden on lawsuits over Wisconsin’s congressional maps

Courts

Barry Burden on lawsuits over Wisconsin's congressional maps

Justin Sydnor on health insurance direct payment proposals

Economy

Justin Sydnor on health insurance direct payment proposals

Charles Franklin on polling voters about the Epstein files

Politics

Charles Franklin on polling voters about the Epstein files

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Politics

Charles Franklin on Trump's approval ratings as 2025 ends

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Health

Justin Sydnor on rising costs for ACA health insurance plans

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Policy

Mark Sommerhauser on online sports betting law in Wisconsin

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Policy

Mark Sommerhauser on online sports betting law in Wisconsin

Indigenous

Brittany Koteles on the market value of land and its meaning

Brittany Koteles on the market value of land and its meaning

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Wisconsin archaeologists have found 16 ancient Indigenous canoes in Lake Mendota

Sister Sue Ernster on the trauma of Indian boarding schools

Sister Sue Ernster on the trauma of Indian boarding schools

Rx Uncovered

Nilsa Cruz on helping patients appeal health claim denials

Nilsa Cruz on helping patients appeal health claim denials

Sec. Nathan Houdek on consumer confusion about health plans

Sec. Nathan Houdek on consumer confusion about health plans

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Why complex health benefits are a focus of patient advocates

In Focus with Chris Kolakowski: Honoring Wisconsin veterans

In Focus with Chris Kolakowski: Honoring Wisconsin veterans

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In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 3: Going to the gun range

In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 2: House calls, gun class

In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 2: House calls, gun class

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

History

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

Social Issues

Derek Handley on racial covenants harming Black Milwaukeeans

History

Anne Bonds on covenants and Milwaukee's racial segregation

History

Mapping a history of covenants and segregation in Milwaukee

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

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Politics

Residents of Menominee in Michigan vote to limit the city's number of cannabis stores

Education

Pilot program allows several NCAA Division III athletes to compete for schools they no longer attend

Education

Meet the high school students keeping Pulaski from becoming a news desert

Economy

Mayor Eric Genrich on the Green Bay Housing Partnership

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South Central Region

Kevin Rak on higher need at the River Food Pantry in Madison

Economy

Kevin Rak on higher need at the River Food Pantry in Madison

Economy

Tawny Hardyman on losing staff during a government shutdown

Social Issues

Tawny Hardyman on closure of Head Start classes in Wisconsin

Health

Legal loopholes in Wisconsin laws regulating THC products leave consumers vulnerable

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

Why Catholic sisters sold land back to the Lac du Flambeau

Indigenous

Why Catholic sisters sold land back to the Lac du Flambeau

Indigenous

A prescribed burn in Superior provides pride and healing

History

Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior still resonates 50 years later

Environment

Jean Pederson on learning about the scope of PFAS pollution

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

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Economy

John Rosenow on dairy workers and immigration enforcement

Education

Joe Green on combining courses through school consolidation

Education

Chris Lindner and Joe Green on sharing school district costs

Education

Joe Green and Chris Linder on school district consolidation

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

Tawny Hardyman on losing staff during a government shutdown

Economy

Tawny Hardyman on losing staff during a government shutdown

Social Issues

Tawny Hardyman on closure of Head Start classes in Wisconsin

Economy

Judy McRoberts on the Mercyhealth East strike in Janesville

Economy

Crossing the Mississippi River without the Lansing bridge

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