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  1. Book bans deny the freedom to read and for parents to decide what is right for their child.

    Opinion: Here’s how to address 7 claims made to justify book bans

    Besides correcting misinformation, there are other actions you can take to guarantee the freedom to read in our communities.
  2. When Aniya Warren was not preparing for her first year of college volleyball this summer, she was writing a now-published children’s book.

    Wisconsin’s Aniya Warren became a children’s book author ahead of her first season with the Badgers

    Aniya Warren’s book — “I Am Human,” which is independently published and available for purchase on Amazon — combines her off-the-court writing passion with an important message about it being OK to make mistakes.
  3. Up North News

    23 students from Milwaukee Public Schools died by gun violence in a year. Here are their stories.

    The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel set out to memorialize the stories of 23 students who were lost to gun violence between June 2024 through June 2025.
  4. Kevin Cullen, executive director of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, points to the sonar image of the F.J. King on June 29, 2025. The wooden schooner sank on Sept. 15, 1886 while carrying 600 tons of iron ore from Escanaba, Michigan, to Chicago. The eight man crew survived.

    Lake Michigan shipwreck found after 139 years, with citizen scientists joining in moment

    In another sign that Wisconsin maritime historians are in a golden period of discovery, a wooden schooner hidden beneath the depths of Lake Michigan for nearly 140 years has been found — with citizen scientists on board to share the excitement.
  5. In Milwaukee-area communities, there are a plethora of activities with fall vibes.

    Find all the cozy vibes at fall festivals and events in the Milwaukee area

    In Milwaukee-area communities, there are a plethora of festivals and events with fall vibes.
  6. Up North News

    Head Start moms won’t let Washington cut their kids’ future

    These local moms are flooding Congress, pushing back on the Trump administration’s Project 2025 plan to eliminate Head Start—the preschool program that’s making a huge impact on kids across the nation.
  7. Up North News

    DNR releases updated Wisconsin gray wolf population estimate

    The gray wolf in Wisconsin and most other states has been protected under the federal Endangered Species Act since February 2022.
  8. Up North News

    FEMA assistance is now available to people affected by historic flooding in Wisconsin. Here’s how to apply

    Milwaukee homeowners may be reimbursed for costs associated with flood damage now that FEMA assistance has been approved, according to Milwaukee County officials.
  9. The Prime Rib Trail is a statewide guide to restaurants serving up perfectly prepared prime rib.

    Discover Wisconsin’s new Prime Rib Trail: A celebration of beef and supper club tradition

    Wisconsinites know there’s nothing quite like a classic supper club dinner, and now there’s a new way to experience one of the state’s most beloved traditions.
  10. Experts said they are seeing a rise in white nationalist movements in Wisconsin and across the country that are disguising themselves as fitness groups.

    White nationalist ‘Active Clubs’ growing in WI

    Experts said they are seeing a rise in white nationalist movements in Wisconsin and across the country that are disguising themselves as fitness groups.
  11. Labor Day weekend typically kicks off apple-picking season in Wisconsin.

    It’s been a wet, hot and humid summer, but Wisconsin’s apple crop looks ripe for the picking

    Long stretches of humid weather can increase pests and disease, but growers have the tools to control outbreaks.
  12. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

    Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

    Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.

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  1. When Aniya Warren was not preparing for her first year of college volleyball this summer, she was writing a now-published children’s book.

    Wisconsin’s Aniya Warren became a children’s book author ahead of her first season with the Badgers

    Aniya Warren’s book — “I Am Human,” which is independently published and available for purchase on Amazon — combines her off-the-court writing passion with an important message about it being OK to make mistakes.
  2. Kevin Cullen, executive director of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, points to the sonar image of the F.J. King on June 29, 2025. The wooden schooner sank on Sept. 15, 1886 while carrying 600 tons of iron ore from Escanaba, Michigan, to Chicago. The eight man crew survived.

    Lake Michigan shipwreck found after 139 years, with citizen scientists joining in moment

    In another sign that Wisconsin maritime historians are in a golden period of discovery, a wooden schooner hidden beneath the depths of Lake Michigan for nearly 140 years has been found — with citizen scientists on board to share the excitement.
  3. Up North News

    FEMA assistance is now available to people affected by historic flooding in Wisconsin. Here’s how to apply

    Milwaukee homeowners may be reimbursed for costs associated with flood damage now that FEMA assistance has been approved, according to Milwaukee County officials.
  4. Experts said they are seeing a rise in white nationalist movements in Wisconsin and across the country that are disguising themselves as fitness groups.

    White nationalist ‘Active Clubs’ growing in WI

    Experts said they are seeing a rise in white nationalist movements in Wisconsin and across the country that are disguising themselves as fitness groups.
  5. Labor Day weekend typically kicks off apple-picking season in Wisconsin.

    It’s been a wet, hot and humid summer, but Wisconsin’s apple crop looks ripe for the picking

    Long stretches of humid weather can increase pests and disease, but growers have the tools to control outbreaks.
  6. . Dogs are becoming increasingly welcome in businesses across the country.

    Pups and pilsners: These Wisconsin breweries and beer gardens welcome dogs

    For dog lovers, our pooches are an integral part of our lives, and for many of us in Wisconsin, so is finding the best beer.
  7. Nearly half of insured adults who received a prior authorization denial in the past two years reported the appeals process was either somewhat or very difficult.

    Fighting a Health Insurance Denial? Here Are 7 Tips To Help

    To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
  8. Alexander Cole, along with the other fired EPA employees, have the option of filing an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board.

    EPA ousts WI biologist months after signing a letter criticizing Trump’s policies

    Alexander Cole recently lost his job with the Environmental Protection Agency. His firing comes after signing a letter criticizing President Trump’s policies.
  9. Studies show growing economic concerns are sweeping the nation.

    Survey: Wisconsinites skipping meals to make ends meet

    It is Hunger Action Month and people in Wisconsin are skipping meals to make ends meet, according to a recent study from the think tank the Century Foundation, which showed growing economic concerns are sweeping the nation.
  10. The first week in October brings perhaps the most exciting event for dairy lovers – World Dairy Expo.

    World Dairy Expo in Madison is a special event for Wisconsin dairy families

    The first week in October brings perhaps the most exciting event for dairy lovers like myself – World Dairy Expo.
  11. Up North News

    ‘A shared responsibility’: Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors work to make Lake Michigan safer

    If you frequent Milwaukee's McKinley or Bradford beaches, you likely have seen — or even spoken to — a Beach Ambassador.
  12. the budget has diverted more than $2m from the common school fund

    Wisconsin’s budget shifts money from schools to Milwaukee prosecutors. That may violate the state constitution.

    The budget diverts an estimated $2.2 million annually for the district attorney’s office that’s supposed to go to a fund for Milwaukee schools

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