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In a ‘Love Letter to Wisconsin,’ Tony Evers explains why he won’t run for governor again
The announcement from Wisconsin’s two-term chief executive triggers wide-open 2026 primaries in both parties.
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Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
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Medicaid turns from ‘a lifeline’ to a question mark for woman with chronic illness
At the age of 26, Emma Widmar has been chronically ill for more than half her lifetime. Widmar was 12 when her symptoms first showed up — severe allergies to food, hormones and her environment. At the age of 18 she qualified for Social Security disability payments as well as for Medicaid. The combined federal-state…
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Brewers become first NL team to reach 60 victories, riding 11-game win streak
After defeating the Seattle Mariners 6-0 on Monday July 21, 2025, in Seattle, the Milwaukee Brewers have 11 wins in a row — and also the best record in the National League.
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New study ties weak state gun laws to child deaths in Wisconsin
States with weak gun laws, including Wisconsin, experience more firearm deaths among children ages 0 to 17, according to a study published in the June issue of JAMA Pediatrics.
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11 biggest true crime cases in Wisconsin history
From bank robberies to infamous serial killers, Wisconsin is home to some horrific and unforgettable true crime cases.
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It’s what’s not in the state budget that is generating both anger and 2026 candidates
From homeless veterans to childcare to school funding, there are a lot of missing numbers that have some people talking and others taking action.
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Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.
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A program helps teachers tell Milwaukee’s untold stories. The Trump administration says it will no longer fund it.
A program at Marquette University that trains Milwaukee-area teachers to incorporate the city’s untold stories – particularly those of communities of color – into their classrooms is losing federal funding.
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How to catch Wisconsin baseball on a budget this summer
Root, root, root for Wisconsin baseball teams this summer and get some great deals while you’re at it!
