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1st Earth Day took off like wildfire: Bringing air and water policy to life
Last Monday at 2:35 PM

In 1970, an environmental movement unfolded and it resulted in calls for action. We meet several people who were part of what would be a pivotal environmental event.


The Milwaukee Bucks win Game One of the playoffs, minus their internationally-known 6' 11" star
Last Monday at 2:07 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a leg injury, but Bucks guard Damian Lillard picks up the slack.


Wisconsin Supreme Court justices considering major case about land protection and budget decisions
04/17/2024

The Stewardship program is the focus, but there could be wider implications.


Two women harmed by abortion restrictions speak in Milwaukee as guests of Biden/Harris campaign
04/17/2024

The women say a national abortion ban could be enacted if Republican Donald Trump wins in November.


Lake sturgeon spawning season on Wolf River — a conservation love story
04/16/2024

If you've never seen a lake sturgeon, the ancient species might take your breath away. On Wolf River in Outagamie County, the giant, torpedo-shaped fish are making their way upstream. Conservation efforts and public engagement are on display.


Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice says she won't run again, setting up fight for control
04/13/2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley says she won't seek another term next year, setting up a high-stakes fight for control of the battleground state’s highest court.


As EPA limits PFAS in drinking water, Wisconsin lawmakers remain unable to agree how to address forever chemicals
04/12/2024

The EPA established strict limits on several of the manmade chemicals in drinking water, while in Wisconsin, lawmakers continue to butt heads on how to attack PFAS contamination around the state.


Milwaukee Film Festival premieres movie about jazz and gifted educator Richard Davis
04/12/2024

The film centers a little on former UW-Madison Professor Davis and a lot about a music education foundation he created.


New legislative maps prompt Milwaukee North Shore Democrat to launch 'take two' bid
04/10/2024

Jodi Habush Sinykin attracts prominent Democrats as she tries to unseat Republican state Sen. Duey Stroebel in the 8th District.


President Biden announces new plan to cancel student debt in Madison
04/09/2024

President Biden visited Madison on Monday, where he detailed new plans for federal student loan reform.