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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...

Wisconsin · 1d
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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.”

Wisconsin · 1d

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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...

Wisconsin · 1d

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

Wisconsin · 2d

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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...

Wausau, WI · 3d

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Wisconsin counties with the most veterans

(Stacker) - There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 288,078 lived in Wisconsin, as of 2024, down from 326,288 in 2020. The VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience...

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Marathon County leaders to meet privately on bond non-payment notices, weigh special meetings on Bug Tussel and Alliant

Editor’s note: This story was updated Tuesday to reflect an amended agenda that identifies Bug Tussel as the subject of the bond trustee’s non-payment notices. The agenda included with the meeting packet did not name the borrower. Marathon County leaders will meet privately Wednesday over notices from a...

Marathon County, WI · 3d

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Your letters: Marathon County clerk explains write-in vote counting after sheriff’s race raises questions

I am writing to explain how write-in votes are counted in Wisconsin elections. The rules governing write-in votes are among the most complex parts of election administration and understanding them may help clarify some misconceptions. The write-in candidate for Marathon County Sheriff has claimed he earned 1,404 write-in votes, which...

Marathon County, WI · 3d

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VA Medical Center Holding Seven Town Halls In December

Veterans, their families and community members can meet with leaders from the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center during seven town halls scheduled across northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula from Dec. 8 to 10. The sessions give attendees a chance to ask questions, share concerns and get...

Michigan · 2d

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Nov. 16-20 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Governor Tony Evers has declared Nov. 16-20 as Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, prompting state officials to urge residents to prepare early for hazardous seasonal conditions. Winter storms, snow-covered roads, and extreme wind chills present severe health and safety risks each year across the state. Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator...

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WisDems Eye Surrendering the Will of Wisconsin Voters and Empowering California and New York

Wisconsin Democrats have tried to change how electoral votes are awarded. Now they plan on trying again. Wisconsin Democrats did not wait until they won the Legislature to propose changing how the state awards its presidential electoral votes. They’ve been plotting this for decades. They even introduced bills in...

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It's essentially Veterans Day for VetsNet in Wisconsin all year long

MILWAUKEE — While the nation sets aside one day each year to honor our country's military veterans and their families, the Wisconsin Veterans Network (VetsNet) honors them every single day by helping them get the assistance they need. "Our mission is to ensure veterans and their families do not...

Wisconsin · 2d

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Weston’s draft long-range plan would restrict hyperscale data centers; public workshop Thursday

Weston residents can weigh in Thursday on draft goals for the village’s next comprehensive plan, including a proposal to restrict hyperscale data centers. The “Shaping Weston’s Tomorrow” workshop runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the board room of the Weston Municipal Center, 4747 Camp Phillips Road. The session is open to the public.

Weston, WI · 2d

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Wisconsin Reports First Death Caused By Measles in 36 Years; Total Case Number Rises to Over 550

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported that an infant died from measles, marking the first death caused by the disease in over 36 years. The state DHS has also reported over 550 measles cases, including 67 cases reported this month at the time of publication. According to the...

Wisconsin · 2d

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Charlie Berens puts Midwest comedy on the map

Wisconsin takes center stage this time of year. For sports fans, the Milwaukee Brewers won the franchise’s first World Series title, the city’s first since the 1957 Braves. Rabid football fans live or die from the gridiron results of the Big Ten’s Wisconsin Badgers and the NFL’s legendary Green Bay Packers.

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