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Celebrating Disability Pride Month in Wisconsin
Brelynn Bille of Waupun started using a wheelchair as a support for her disability during her sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That’s when she really began to notice the accessibility obstacles on campus. One of her classes was held in a building with a heavy door and...
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
Central Wisconsin Forecast: Clear Skies and Warm Temperatures This Weekend
La Crosse, WI – This weekend’s weather in Central Wisconsin promises a mix of clear skies and warm temperatures, but residents should prepare for potential showers and storms starting late Saturday night. Today and Saturday will feature clear skies with temperatures reaching between 85 to 90 degrees, slightly...
GOP candidates seek to advance to November ballot
Voters in Wisconsin’s 67th Assembly District may choose between two men vying on the Aug. 13 Primary Election ballot to become the GOP candidate who will face Democrat Jeff Foster of Colfax in November. Dave Armstrong is the two-term incumbent from Rice Lake being challenged by Jimmy Swenson of Barron, who was chair of the Republican Party of Barron County until the State Republican Party revoked the county party’s charter earlier this year. ...
Using ARPA funds, state gives long-term care agencies a bonus to raise wages
The state health department will increase payments for a group of long-term care providers starting in October in a strategy to increase wages and stabilize the caregiving workforce. For the first time, Wisconsin will institute a minimum fee schedule for providers who care for people covered by Medicaid. The fee structure is supposed to enable […]
What is the average student loan debt in Wisconsin and how borrowers could get relief through Biden plan
Starting in August, about 25 million student loan borrowers nationwide will begin getting emails about next steps to forgiving their debt, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday. The emails are the next step in President Joe Biden's sweeping student debt forgiveness plan, which he announced in Madison in April. The president's latest...
Why We Investigated Matthew Trewhella, the Far-Right Wisconsin Pastor Influencing Republican Politics
Some people said militant anti-abortion activist Matthew Trewhella was a ’90s figure who’s no longer relevant, but our reporting shows he’s influencing policies, bills and movements today.
Clouds slowly clear, humid conditions to remain over the weekend
Satellite imagery this morning shows our most recent low pressure system spiraling right over the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin border. As this system slowly departs, cloud cover remains for the morning hours as well as the chance for an isolated shower or two. Any shower that does manage to form will be brief and light.