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Politics

The rise of and opposition to Flock cameras in Wisconsin

Widespread use of automated license plate readers by law enforcement agencies around the state has provoked a vocal surge of opposition at the local level to the use of these surveillance cameras.

Recent News

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Health

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on measles cases in southwest Wisconsin

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Economy

J. Michael Collins on student loan defaults and the economy

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Education

UW system pushes for tuition freeze in return for investment

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Health

Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Elections

Trump continues to tout data centers, even as they become toxic in 2026 races

Crowley, Tiffany and why data centers are a major 2026 issue

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Crowley, Tiffany and why data centers are a major 2026 issue

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Social Issues

A guide to homelessness resources in northeast Wisconsin

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Elections

What to know about fake election poll numbers for shared and retracted by a mysterious company

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Education

At 'quasi-public' private schools, 100% of students get tuition vouchers — there's almost no accountability

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Economy

How to use an inflation calculator

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Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Bill McCoshen & Scot Ross, Alexander Shur

Three people, with two visibly holding paper ballots, stand in a line next to a double row of temporary voting booths with metal legs, plastic trays and cardboard privacy screens with graphics of the U.S. flag and the word Vote on each side, in which several people are facing, in a room with a tile floor and row of wood-trimmed windows and glass doors marked by three illuminated EXIT signs.

Elections

Democratic primary turnout soars in Wisconsin, other states in 2026

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Health

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on measles cases in southwest Wisconsin

A still image shows J. Michael Collins seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'J. Michael Collins' and 'UW La Follette School of Public Affairs.'

Economy

J. Michael Collins on student loan defaults and the economy

A still image shows Kyle Weatherly standing in front of a posterboard with the Universities of Wisconsin logo, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Madison,' 'Kyle Weatherly' and 'UW System Board of Regents.'

Education

UW system pushes for tuition freeze in return for investment

Two hands wearing nitrile gloves hold an agar plat with streaks of bacteria growth and an identification label.

Health

Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Donald Trump speaks into a mounted microphone with an out-of-focus painting in the background.

Elections

Trump continues to tout data centers, even as they become toxic in 2026 races

Crowley, Tiffany and why data centers are a major 2026 issue

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Crowley, Tiffany and why data centers are a major 2026 issue

A recreational vehicle with the words NorthEast Wisconsin Community Clinic, the URL www.newcc.health and different graphics is parked on the side of a road next to a sidewalk, with its open side awning providing shade to a folding table and chairs in place next to and open door, with trees and a building in the background.

Social Issues

A guide to homelessness resources in northeast Wisconsin

Three people walk along an asphalt-paved path toward the rear side of a corner of a building with stone masonry walls and a bronze plaque reading Lyons Park, with trees in the background and an out-of-focus plastic sandwich board sign with two illustrations of the U.S. flag and the words Vote Here / Aquí on its front face.

Elections

What to know about fake election poll numbers for shared and retracted by a mysterious company

Light reflects off metal latch handles and rotary combination locks integrated into a row of metal school lockers.

Education

At 'quasi-public' private schools, 100% of students get tuition vouchers — there's almost no accountability

Different poultry cuts and other meat products packaged in trays and encased in plastic wrap sit stacked in three adjacent open-topped coolers, with a cardboard container filled with a bakery product standing next to one, with an out-of-focus open-sided cooler displaying different food products in the background.

Economy

How to use an inflation calculator

Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross sit next to each other and across from Zac Schultz at a desk on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Bill McCoshen & Scot Ross, Alexander Shur

Three people, with two visibly holding paper ballots, stand in a line next to a double row of temporary voting booths with metal legs, plastic trays and cardboard privacy screens with graphics of the U.S. flag and the word Vote on each side, in which several people are facing, in a room with a tile floor and row of wood-trimmed windows and glass doors marked by three illuminated EXIT signs.

Elections

Democratic primary turnout soars in Wisconsin, other states in 2026

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Elections

McCoshen & Ross on Wisconsin's 2026 partisan primary winners

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Elections

Alexander Shur on vote tabulation and reporting in Wisconsin

Southeast Region

Recapping Wisconsin’s 2026 primary election for governor

Elections

Recapping Wisconsin's 2026 primary election for governor

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Social Issues

Rev. Al Sharpton, Ben Crump attend Corey Ruiz's funeral

South Central Region

How Crowley won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor

Inside Wisconsin Politics

How Crowley won Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Elections

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Northern Region

Torey Dolan on costs of the Lac du Flambeau Band’s lawsuits

Indigenous

Torey Dolan on costs of the Lac du Flambeau Band's lawsuits

Northern Region

David Crowley on running in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor race

Elections

David Crowley on running in Wisconsin's 2026 governor race

US Rep. Bryan Steil on the 2026 race for Wisconsin governor

Elections

US Rep. Bryan Steil on the 2026 race for Wisconsin governor

Francesca Hong on her 2026 campaign for Wisconsin governor

Elections

Francesca Hong on her 2026 campaign for Wisconsin governor

Tom Tiffany on his message in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor race

Elections

Tom Tiffany on his message in Wisconsin's 2026 governor race

Torey Dolan on non-Native people owning land in reservations

Indigenous

Torey Dolan on non-Native people owning land in reservations

Torey Dolan on non-Native people owning land in reservations

Indigenous

Torey Dolan on non-Native people owning land in reservations

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

Light reflects off metal latch handles and rotary combination locks integrated into a row of metal school lockers.

Education

At 'quasi-public' private schools, 100% of students get tuition vouchers — there's almost no accountability

Elections

Alexander Shur on vote tabulation and reporting in Wisconsin

Courts

Witness testifies that US efforts to deport Salah Sarsour rely on coerced confessions

Elections

Vance and Milwaukee mayor swap remarks on election oversight

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

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Social Issues

A guide to homelessness resources in northeast Wisconsin

Economy

Mayor Austin Hammond on damage by a tornado hitting Menasha

Social Issues

Newcap closure leaves northeast Wisconsin scrambling to prevent more homelessness

Education

Pulaski tried to make summer school fun — 2,600 of the district's kids showed up

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

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Health

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on measles cases in southwest Wisconsin

Social Issues

Rev. Al Sharpton, Ben Crump attend Corey Ruiz's funeral

Courts

Investigators release name of Madison police officer who fatally shot Corey Ruiz

Politics

What's next for Madison after the Ruiz shooting encampment?

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Elections

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Indigenous

Torey Dolan on costs of the Lac du Flambeau Band's lawsuits

Indigenous

Torey Dolan on treaties, tribal sovereignty and the courts

Indigenous

Tribal sovereignty is at issue in Lac du Flambeau's lawsuits

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Elections

Michael Alfonso on his 2026 campaign for Congress and Trump

Elections

Wisconsin's 7th District Republican candidates on Congress

Elections

It's a crowded Republican race for Wisconsin's 7th in 2026

Elections

Wisconsin 7th District Democratic candidates make their case

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

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Health

Dr. Ryan Westergaard on measles cases in southwest Wisconsin

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

Southwest RegionSouthwest Region News

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