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A guided tour of Mansfield Hall near the UW-Madison campus

Education

A guided tour of Mansfield Hall near the UW-Madison campus

A resident of Mansfield Hall, a private dorm for college students that offers support and community for diverse learners, provides a tour of the building located on fraternity row near UW-Madison.

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A person driving a moped with a tailbox and wearing an insulated square backpack with side pockets and the DoorDash logo and word DOORDASH faces an intersection with an out-of-focus sedan passing through it, with an out-of-focus building, traffic lights, driving vehicles and leafless trees in the background.

Policy

DoorDash spent nearly $2 million lobbying for a bill in Wisconsin to ban employee benefits for drivers

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Gwen Moore.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Jan Lee

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Education

A better college life for neurodivergent students in Madison

A still image shows Gwen Moore seated in front of the Wisconsin and U.S. flag, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Washington, D.C.,' 'U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore' and '(D) 4th congressional district.'

Politics

US Rep. Gwen Moore on redistricting, war in Iran and the IRS

A still image shows Jan Lee seated in front of a wall collaged with various family photos, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Bayfield,' 'Jan Lee' and 'Bayfield county board chair.'

Economy

Jan Lee on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's status

A still image shows from left to right U.S. Reps.Glenn Grothman, Derrick Van Orden and Tony Wied seated at a panel at the Wisconsin GOP convention.

Elections

Wisconsin Republicans outline party priorities for 2026

A roll of round stickers with an illustration of the U.S. flag and the words I Registered to Vote Today sits on a table, with another out-of-focus role in the background.

Courts

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit to force Wisconsin to turn over its voter rolls

The fallout from Wisconsin’s failed budget surplus deal

Inside Wisconsin Politics

The fallout from Wisconsin's failed budget surplus deal

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Elaine Koch, Russell Koch and Nikolas DeGroot sit in folding camp chairs arranged in a semi-circle, with two empty folding camp chairs facing them, on a lawn in front of a folding table with a wood box on its surface and a sign reading Politics in the Park leaning against its legs, with two children running next to a sidewalk behind them, and with trees and metal park benches facing a lake in the background.

Politics

Politics in the Park conversations in Oshkosh aim to build community

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Tony Kurtz.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Rep. Tony Kurtz, Layla Merrifield, Dr. Arick Sabin

A still image shows a Jon Miskowski posing for a portrait, with a graphic on the right that reads 'Jon Miskowski' and 'Aug. 4, 1960 - May 9, 2026.'

Education

The legacy of PBS Wisconsin Emeritus Director Jon Miskowski

A person driving a moped with a tailbox and wearing an insulated square backpack with side pockets and the DoorDash logo and word DOORDASH faces an intersection with an out-of-focus sedan passing through it, with an out-of-focus building, traffic lights, driving vehicles and leafless trees in the background.

Policy

DoorDash spent nearly $2 million lobbying for a bill in Wisconsin to ban employee benefits for drivers

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Gwen Moore.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Jan Lee

A still image shows Mansfield Hall from the outside, a three-story red brick building.

Education

A better college life for neurodivergent students in Madison

A still image shows Gwen Moore seated in front of the Wisconsin and U.S. flag, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Washington, D.C.,' 'U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore' and '(D) 4th congressional district.'

Politics

US Rep. Gwen Moore on redistricting, war in Iran and the IRS

A still image shows Jan Lee seated in front of a wall collaged with various family photos, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Bayfield,' 'Jan Lee' and 'Bayfield county board chair.'

Economy

Jan Lee on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's status

A still image shows from left to right U.S. Reps.Glenn Grothman, Derrick Van Orden and Tony Wied seated at a panel at the Wisconsin GOP convention.

Elections

Wisconsin Republicans outline party priorities for 2026

A roll of round stickers with an illustration of the U.S. flag and the words I Registered to Vote Today sits on a table, with another out-of-focus role in the background.

Courts

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit to force Wisconsin to turn over its voter rolls

The fallout from Wisconsin’s failed budget surplus deal

Inside Wisconsin Politics

The fallout from Wisconsin's failed budget surplus deal

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Elaine Koch, Russell Koch and Nikolas DeGroot sit in folding camp chairs arranged in a semi-circle, with two empty folding camp chairs facing them, on a lawn in front of a folding table with a wood box on its surface and a sign reading Politics in the Park leaning against its legs, with two children running next to a sidewalk behind them, and with trees and metal park benches facing a lake in the background.

Politics

Politics in the Park conversations in Oshkosh aim to build community

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Tony Kurtz.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Rep. Tony Kurtz, Layla Merrifield, Dr. Arick Sabin

A still image shows a Jon Miskowski posing for a portrait, with a graphic on the right that reads 'Jon Miskowski' and 'Aug. 4, 1960 - May 9, 2026.'

Education

The legacy of PBS Wisconsin Emeritus Director Jon Miskowski

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Rep. Tony Kurtz on backing Wisconsin’s budget surplus plan

Budgets

Rep. Tony Kurtz on backing Wisconsin's budget surplus plan

A still image shows Layla Merrifield seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Layla Merrifield' and 'Wisconsin Technical College System president.'

Education

Layla Merrifield on funding for Wisconsin technical colleges

A still image shows an active session in the Wisconsin state Legislature.

Budgets

Wisconsin's bipartisan state budget surplus deal falls apart

A still image shows Dr. Arick Sabin seated in front of a white wall, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'La Crosse,' 'Arick Sabin, D.O.' and 'Gundersen Medical Foundation.'

Health

Dr. Arick Sabin on rising Lyme disease cases in Wisconsin

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Social Issues

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

South Central Region

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war and ceasefires with Iran

Policy

US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war and ceasefires with Iran

One Menominee Nation family’s story of tragedy and advocacy

Indigenous

One Menominee Nation family's story of tragedy and advocacy

Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms

Courts

Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms

South Central Region

Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money

Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

Mohamed Anwar looks at an item in his hand while standing inside an open wood door with another person facing him, with sunlight illuminating them from an open window in the background and a painted concrete-block wall with an appliance and wood pew on either side of the doorway in the foreground.

Education

In Milwaukee, a nonprofit races to keep Rohingya language from fading in exile

Courts

Prosecutors say Wisconsin police chief helped California gun dealers' illegal scheme to import ammo

Environment

Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

Courts

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president detained by ICE agents

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on tribal reporting of domestic violence

Politics

Politics in the Park conversations in Oshkosh aim to build community

Economy

Wolf River communities deal with flooding — and insurance

Education

At UW-Oshkosh, nearly half the students are still in high school

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

A guided tour of Mansfield Hall near the UW-Madison campus

Education

A guided tour of Mansfield Hall near the UW-Madison campus

Education

A better college life for neurodivergent students in Madison

Agriculture

Musicians praise effort to find homes for hundreds of Ridglan Farms beagles

Social Issues

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

A still image shows Jan Lee seated in front of a wall collaged with various family photos, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Bayfield,' 'Jan Lee' and 'Bayfield county board chair.'

Economy

Jan Lee on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's status

Courts

Wisconsin sues Lac Du Flambeau tribe over non-member fishing restrictions on 19 lakes

Science

Isle Royale wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

A marble SENATE sign in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Politics

Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on due process in immigration enforcement

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on the pace of ICE raids around Baldwin

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

One person crouches and another lays face-down on vinyl tile flooring, with a table covered by a tablecloth and items on its surface, folding metal chairs and a plastic trash container in the foreground, and radiators along walls in the background.

Social Issues

How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

Economy

Another billion-dollar Wisconsin data center is eyed for Cassville in Grant County

Economy

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

Economy

Amid rising house prices, Richland Center residents decry development on parkland

Southwest RegionSouthwest Region News

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