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How the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay showcases Wisconsin

Wisconsin is in the midst of a hot streak of hosting major events, and the 2025 NFL draft at Lambeau Field in Green Bay offers the state another opportunity to showcase itself to national audiences.

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.'

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.'

Michael Wagner on federal research grant cuts at UW-Madison

A ceiling-mounted brass enclosed sign with the words Judge Hannah C. Dugan and the number 615 stands outside the wood-paneled doors to another room.

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

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.'

Martin O'Malley on Social Security staff reductions, delays

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

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

Two people holding handwritten cardboard signs with the words This Is Authoritarianism and Free Judge Dugan stand on a paved plaza next to flagpoles displaying the Wisconsin, U.S. and POW/MIA flags in front of a multi-story Beaux-Arts stone masonry building two rows of upper-floor windows, and a higher row of Composite order columns, with construction scaffolding erected in front of three arched entrances, with trees and other buildings to the side in the background.

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

Matthew Golden uses a phone attached to the end of a selfie stick to take a photo while a videographer holds a video camera up in the air to record footage and other people hold phones up in the air in a crowded space with lights mounted to overhead metal scaffolding.

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

Addressing lead contamination in Milwaukee schools is likely to be an extended process

Michael Gableman speaks while seated with his left hand resting on a piece of paper and right hand holding a pen, with out-of-focus people seated in the background.

The rise and fall of Michael Gableman's career shows how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper political

Tony Evers gestures with his left hand while standing and speaking into a microphone mounted to the top of a wood podium, with two out-of-focus people seated in high-backed leather and wood chairs on a wood legislative dais in the background.

Evers memo to state agencies on responding to ICE agents draws backlash from Republicans

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

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

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

'Here & Now' Highlights: Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Mike Totoraitis, WIll Hsu, Thanh Bui-Duquette

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.'

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.'

Michael Wagner on federal research grant cuts at UW-Madison

A ceiling-mounted brass enclosed sign with the words Judge Hannah C. Dugan and the number 615 stands outside the wood-paneled doors to another room.

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

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.'

Martin O'Malley on Social Security staff reductions, delays

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

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

Two people holding handwritten cardboard signs with the words This Is Authoritarianism and Free Judge Dugan stand on a paved plaza next to flagpoles displaying the Wisconsin, U.S. and POW/MIA flags in front of a multi-story Beaux-Arts stone masonry building two rows of upper-floor windows, and a higher row of Composite order columns, with construction scaffolding erected in front of three arched entrances, with trees and other buildings to the side in the background.

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

Matthew Golden uses a phone attached to the end of a selfie stick to take a photo while a videographer holds a video camera up in the air to record footage and other people hold phones up in the air in a crowded space with lights mounted to overhead metal scaffolding.

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

Addressing lead contamination in Milwaukee schools is likely to be an extended process

Michael Gableman speaks while seated with his left hand resting on a piece of paper and right hand holding a pen, with out-of-focus people seated in the background.

The rise and fall of Michael Gableman's career shows how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper political

Tony Evers gestures with his left hand while standing and speaking into a microphone mounted to the top of a wood podium, with two out-of-focus people seated in high-backed leather and wood chairs on a wood legislative dais in the background.

Evers memo to state agencies on responding to ICE agents draws backlash from Republicans

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

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

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

'Here & Now' Highlights: Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Mike Totoraitis, WIll Hsu, Thanh Bui-Duquette

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

How the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay showcases Wisconsin

Northeast Region

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.'

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.'

Michael Wagner on federal research grant cuts at UW-Madison

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.'

Martin O'Malley on Social Security staff reductions, delays

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

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

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

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

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison

South Central Region

A still image shows Mike Totoraitis seated inside with a wooden bookshelf with framed pictures and item in the background, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Milwaukee,' 'Commissioner Mike Totoraitis' and 'Milwaukee Health Department.'

Mike Totoraitis on lead contamination in Milwaukee schools

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Thanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head Start

West Central Region

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.'

Will Hsu on Wisconsin ginseng exports, tariffs and trade war

West Central Region

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

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

Southeast Region

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

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

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A still image shows Frederica Freyberg, Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling.

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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.

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A ceiling-mounted brass enclosed sign with the words Judge Hannah C. Dugan and the number 615 stands outside the wood-paneled doors to another room.

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

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Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison

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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

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