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Crowley’s priorities as Governor, School referendum impacts, Fond du Lac pastor preaches from Guatemala

Wisconsin Democratic Gov.-elect David Crowley joins us to preview his upcoming term in office. Then, we talk to leaders from two rural Wisconsin school districts about referendum results. And we meet a Fond du Lac pastor who is blocked from returning to the U.S. from Guatemala. Democratic Gov.-elect David Crowley.

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Health insurance affordability woes force tough choices in Wisconsin

Imagine being too unhealthy to work but still being forced to out of necessity. It is the dilemma facing a western Wisconsin family, who said high out-of-pocket costs and changes to federal programs put more pressure on their budget. Sarah Burns, owner of Omega Bakery in Holmen, said it is...

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One-on-One: Gov. Evers says affordability should be focus for Democratic-led legislature

MADISON, Wis. (Gray) - Gov. Tony Evers said “affordability, affordability, affordability” should be the focus of Wisconsin’s new Democratic majority. Evers is retiring at the end of his term after eight years in office, and fellow Democrat David Crowley will replace him. Evers spoke in a one-on-one interview with Wisconsin State Capitol Bureau Chief Vanessa Kjeldsen.

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Six northeast Wisconsin counties rank among top 25 for veterans, VA data shows

Six northeast Wisconsin counties are among the top 25 for the highest concentrations of veterans, according to data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Wisconsin Elections Commission says November election had no major errors

MADISON, Wis. (Gray) - The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced the November election went without any major errors. Wisconsin’s chief election official, Meagan Wolfe, said the 2026 midterm was one of the smoothest elections she has seen in her career. She said no incidents impacted voters’ ability to cast their ballots.

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Veterans Day events across Northeast Wisconsin

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Communities across northeast Wisconsin are hosting events and offering deals on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who served the country. Brown County is shining green lights for veterans at the courthouse. Green Bay ceremony. The Neville Public Museum in Green Bay will...

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Crowley announces chief of staff, transition team members

Gov.-elect David Crowley has appointed the most central member of his upcoming administration, along with members of his transition team. On Wednesday, Crowley’s office announced that Jeff Pertl will act as chief of staff. Pertl has held multiple leadership positions in Gov. Tony Evers’ administration. He previously led Evers’...

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List of holiday themed bars and restaurants in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE - It's just about time for holiday cheer to spread across Wisconsin and the Milwaukee area. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season in the area with several festive bars and restaurants popping up. Wisconsin holiday bars and restaurants. Local perspective:. All throughout the Milwaukee region...

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New Assembly Speaker, Gun policy recommendations, Funk drummer biography

We talk to Wisconsin’s new Democratic Assembly Speaker about her priorities leading the state legislature. Then, we learn about new gun violence policy recommendations for Wisconsin. And, we hear the story of prolific funk drummer Clyde Stubblefield, who called Wisconsin home. New Democratic Assembly Speaker Greta Neubauer. We talk...

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Opinion | Newly elected leaders have obligation to older Wisconsinites

With Election Day behind us, Wisconsin stands at a familiar crossroads. The debates have ended, the ads have stopped running and older voters have spoken. Our message was clear: Affordability and financial security demand attention, and they expect elected leaders to act. Now, Wisconsin’s leaders have both an opportunity and...

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UW Law grad Scott Colom makes history in Mississippi Senate election

Now a district attorney, Colom will be the first Black senator from the state in nearly 150 years. He graduated from the law school in Wisconsin in 2009. Democrats have won back majorities in the U.S. House and Senate in November’s midterm elections, and University of Wisconsin Law School graduate Scott Colom’s Senate campaign in the Deep South, which many had written of as unwinnable, contributed to the wave.

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Shafranski Enshrined into Wisconsin Athletic Director Hall of Fame

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Tom Shafranski, a former assistant director for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells Sunday evening. During his tenure on the WIAA executive staff, he...

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Health insurance premiums increase as Affordable Care Act open enrollment underway in Wisconsin

Price hikes under the Affordable Care Act are forcing Grafton resident Kristin Schlingman and her husband to ask themselves hard questions. The monthly cost of their health insurance plans are set to jump as much as $700 per month next year — to $2,800 per month. “My husband, he’s...

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Utilities seek route permit for Gopher to Badger transmission link as Wisconsin residents weigh local impact

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairyland Power Cooperative and Xcel Energy have filed a formal route permit application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for a proposed high voltage transmission project that would cross the Mississippi River into western Wisconsin. The proposed Gopher to Badger Link Project involves constructing a new 765...

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Cravillion Calls For GOP To Regroup After Election Losses

Republican Nic Cravillion, elected to Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District Nov. 3, will take office in January with Democrats controlling both legislative chambers. “While I’m grateful for our victory, last night’s results are bittersweet,” Cravillion said. “We lost some incredible public servants, and Republicans across Wisconsin have some serious work ahead of us. We need to take an honest look at where we go from here, get back to our conservative roots, and focus on rebuilding a stronger Republican Party.”

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Elections recap: Wisconsin Democrats win big, make history in midterm elections

Wisconsin will see a Democratic trifecta starting in January, with Democrats taking hold of key statewide offices and the state Legislature as part of a greater nationwide “blue wave” on Election Night. After a contentious governor's race, Republican candidate U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany conceded to Democrat Milwaukee County...

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Inside the science driving the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration designated Wisconsin as one of 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs nationwide, thanks to the state’s thriving biohealth industry and the potential for Wisconsin to further develop as a global leader in personalized medicine. The following year, Wisconsin was designated as a...

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Wisconsin 360 Top stories for Wednesday, Nov. 11th: HS custodian accused of threatening teachers

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Wausau alder says mayor removed him from committees in retribution

A Wausau alder told the council’s rules committee Monday that he believes Mayor Doug Diny removed him from two longtime committee posts in retribution for their disagreements. Alder Lou Larson represents District 10 and chairs the Public Health and Safety Committee. He said Diny left him off the Parks...

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