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Social Issues

Homeless drop-offs by rural law enforcement prompts Eau Claire to pursue state action

The city of Eau Claire is asking Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul to determine whether law enforcement officers transporting homeless individuals to other jurisdictions — an ongoing practice in the western Wisconsin community and a statewide problem — is legal.

Recent News

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Courts

Investigators don't know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft order to take an abortion case in 2024

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Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends judge who is accused of helping man evade immigration agents

Martin O’Malley on the future of Social Security under Trump

Politics

Martin O'Malley on the future of Social Security under Trump

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Elections

Investigation details multiple policy violations by Madison city clerk who failed to count 2024 ballots

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Courts

A Wisconsin lawsuit aims to bring back fusion voting

Sec. Anne Sayers on growth in Wisconsin’s tourism industry

Economy

Sec. Anne Sayers on growth in Wisconsin's tourism industry

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Courts

Judge orders former Waupun prison warden to pay $500 fine in inmate's death

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Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Tom Tiffany, Michael Wagner, Xia Lee

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Economy

Reported attendance levels at the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay surpasses expectations

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Economy

How the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay showcases Wisconsin

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Politics

US Rep. Tom Tiffany on tariffs, funding cuts and immigration

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Education

Michael Wagner on federal research grant cuts at UW-Madison

The backs of two out-of-focus high-backed wood chairs topped with carved pinecones stand facing the surface of a judicial dais, a wood table and multiple rows of leather-upholstered wood arm chairs, in a room with marble masonry, illuminated brass lighting fixtures in wall niches, multiple large paintings on the wall, and painted ceiling molding.

Courts

Investigators don't know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft order to take an abortion case in 2024

A piece of paper printed with the words ATTENTION and If any attorney, witness coordinator, or other court official knows or believes that a person feels unsafe coming to the courthouse to Courtroom 615, please notify the Branch 31 clerk to request court appearance via Zoom is taped to one wood door of double doors with metal door handles and a lock, with out-of-focus letter signs affixed to the wall next to the doors.

Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends judge who is accused of helping man evade immigration agents

Martin O’Malley on the future of Social Security under Trump

Politics

Martin O'Malley on the future of Social Security under Trump

A out-of-focus person standing in the foreground uses their right hand to push down a self-inking stamp on a ballot envelope on the surface of a table while facing another person with their hands on its surface next two two clipboards.

Elections

Investigation details multiple policy violations by Madison city clerk who failed to count 2024 ballots

The right hand of a poll worker, while holding a pen, grabs a voter number slip from a plastic container on top of a painted wood picnic table, with multiple stacks of ballots and other items on its surface, in a room with a concrete floor.

Courts

A Wisconsin lawsuit aims to bring back fusion voting

Sec. Anne Sayers on growth in Wisconsin’s tourism industry

Economy

Sec. Anne Sayers on growth in Wisconsin's tourism industry

Randall Hepp and Michael Steinle stand inside a room with a wood-paneled lower wall and painted upper wall.

Courts

Judge orders former Waupun prison warden to pay $500 fine in inmate's death

Frederica Freyberg and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (Credit: PBS Wisconsin)

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Tom Tiffany, Michael Wagner, Xia Lee

A crowd of people wearing Green Bay Packers and other NFL franchise apparel stand, applaud and use their phones to take pictures and record video while standing outside, with a low building with a letter sign reading Tailgate Village and a multi-story brick-and-glass stadium with a letter sign reading Green Bay Packers in the background under a clear sky.

Economy

Reported attendance levels at the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay surpasses expectations

A wide view of Lambeau Field in Green Bay shows a large crowd of people.

Economy

How the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay showcases Wisconsin

A still image from a video shows Tom Tiffany seated in front of a wooden cut out of Wisconsin on the wall with a graphic at bottom reading 'Minocqua,' 'U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany' and '(R) 7th Congressional District.'

Politics

US Rep. Tom Tiffany on tariffs, funding cuts and immigration

A still image shows Michael Wagner seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Michael Wagner' and 'UW-Madison School of Journalism.'

Education

Michael Wagner on federal research grant cuts at UW-Madison

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Xia Lee on the start of Wisconsin’s warm-weather tick season

Health

Xia Lee on the start of Wisconsin's warm-weather tick season

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Budgets

Martin O'Malley on Social Security staff reductions, delays

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America’s finest satire source

Politics

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America's finest satire source

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison

Education

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison

South Central Region

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Education

Mike Totoraitis on lead contamination in Milwaukee schools

Southeast Region

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Economy

Thanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head Start

West Central Region

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Economy

Will Hsu on Wisconsin ginseng exports, tariffs and trade war

West Central Region

Sen. Chris Kapenga on the scope of Milwaukee’s lead problem

Budgets

Sen. Chris Kapenga on the scope of Milwaukee's lead problem

Southeast Region

Rep. Ryan Clancy on funds for lead pipe removal in Milwaukee

Budgets

Rep. Ryan Clancy on funds for lead pipe removal in Milwaukee

Southeast Region

Kristen Payne on lifelong benefits of reducing lead exposure

Health

Kristen Payne on lifelong benefits of reducing lead exposure

Southeast Region

Marty Kanarek on persistent lead contamination in Milwaukee

Health

Marty Kanarek on persistent lead contamination in Milwaukee

Southeast Region

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Social Issues

Amanda Gennerman on student visa revocations in Wisconsin

Xia Lee on the start of Wisconsin’s warm-weather tick season

Health

Xia Lee on the start of Wisconsin's warm-weather tick season

A still image shows Martin O'Malley seated by a window with plants, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Martin O'Malley' and 'Former Social Security Commissioner.'

Budgets

Martin O'Malley on Social Security staff reductions, delays

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America’s finest satire source

Politics

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America's finest satire source

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison

Education

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison

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Education

Mike Totoraitis on lead contamination in Milwaukee schools

A still image from a video shows Thanh Bui-Duquette seated in front of white background with the logo at top '60 Years of Results' with a graphic at bottom reading 'Independence,' 'Thanh Bui-Duquette' and 'Western Dairyland Head Start.'

Economy

Thanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head Start

A still image from a video shows Will Hsu seated in front of closed, beige curtains with a graphic at bottom reading 'Nanking, China,' 'Will Hsu' and 'Hsu Ginseng.'

Economy

Will Hsu on Wisconsin ginseng exports, tariffs and trade war

Sen. Chris Kapenga on the scope of Milwaukee’s lead problem

Budgets

Sen. Chris Kapenga on the scope of Milwaukee's lead problem

Rep. Ryan Clancy on funds for lead pipe removal in Milwaukee

Budgets

Rep. Ryan Clancy on funds for lead pipe removal in Milwaukee

Kristen Payne on lifelong benefits of reducing lead exposure

Health

Kristen Payne on lifelong benefits of reducing lead exposure

Marty Kanarek on persistent lead contamination in Milwaukee

Health

Marty Kanarek on persistent lead contamination in Milwaukee

A still image shows Amanda Gennerman seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Amanda Gennerman' and 'Pines Bach Law Firm.'

Social Issues

Amanda Gennerman on student visa revocations in Wisconsin

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Indigenous

Alex and Jared Poupart stand in front of a billboard with a portrait of Susan Poupart and the words Her family deserves better, and somebody knows. and If you have information, call the Vilas County Sheriff's Department along with a phone number.

Murder in Lac du Flambeau: An MMIP cold case gets renewed attention with DNA

Anne Egan-Waukau on outreach to Native voters in Wisconsin

Anne Egan-Waukau on outreach to Native voters in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Native Vote highlights use of tribal ID for voting

Wisconsin Native Vote highlights use of tribal ID for voting

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America’s finest satire source

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America's finest satire source

In Focus with Susan Kerns: Celebrating cinema in Milwaukee

In Focus with Susan Kerns: Celebrating cinema in Milwaukee

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

Wisconsin Regional News

Southeast Region

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Courts

Judge orders former Waupun prison warden to pay $500 fine in inmate's death

Economy

Reported attendance levels at the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay surpasses expectations

Courts

Who is Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan and what is she accused of doing?

Courts

FBI arrests a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents

Southeast Region News

Northeast Region

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Economy

How the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay showcases Wisconsin

Economy

Green Bay and Lambeau Field provide a festive setting for the 2025 NFL draft

Economy

Green Bay prepares to host an offseason sports spectacle with the 2025 NFL draft

Policy

Sheriff Matt Joski on local enforcement of immigration laws

Northeast Region News

South Central Region

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Elections

Investigation details multiple policy violations by Madison city clerk who failed to count 2024 ballots

Education

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison

Elections

Madison city clerk resigns amid investigations over uncounted 2024 ballots

Elections

Madison's mayor suspends city clerk over uncounted ballots

South Central Region News

Northern Region

Alex and Jared Poupart stand in front of a billboard with a portrait of Susan Poupart and the words Her family deserves better, and somebody knows. and If you have information, call the Vilas County Sheriff's Department along with a phone number.

Indigenous

Murder in Lac du Flambeau: An MMIP cold case gets renewed attention with DNA

Indigenous

Tribal sovereignty at center of Wisconsin road dispute

Courts

Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open

Social Issues

Wisconsin's rural homelessness crisis and the ongoing fight to do 'more with less'

Northern Region News

West Central Region

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Social Issues

Homeless drop-offs by rural law enforcement prompts Eau Claire to pursue state action

Economy

Thanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head Start

Economy

Will Hsu on Wisconsin ginseng exports, tariffs and trade war

Social Issues

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

West Central Region News

Southwest Region

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

Environment

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

Environment

Dave Eggen on opposing plans to remove dams in the Driftless

Environment

Mark Erickson on assessing earthen dam stability and failure

Environment

Bob Micheel on plans to remove Coon Creek dams after floods

Southwest Region News

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