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July is Disability Pride Month, and for people with disabilities, it’s been a tough year. On June 18, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memo questioning whether those with disabilities have the right to live in their communities. The…

The problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., perfectly reflect the ineptitude of President Donald Trump and his administration.

Never before has the pursuit of money and power been so influential in our storied, capitalistic, profit-driven society. The old saying that "money is the root of evil" applies to nearly every facet of our lives.

If a moment of silence is appropriate for Venezuelan earthquake victims, as has been done before World Cup soccer matches in the United States, it is also morally appropriate for civilians killed or wounded in Iran by U.S. and Israeli…

A “social prescribing” pilot program combines traditional healthcare systems with community arts and volunteer organizations.

Every training camp, there is a player or two who seemingly come out of nowhere and make a push for the 53-man roster. This year it could be Isaiah Neyor.

President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency to steer about $700 million to 13 coal plants, either new or refurbished, according to a June article in Scientific American. Disliking the aesthetics of wind turbines, Trump is spending about $2.5…

The Milwaukee Brewers broke through late with a four-run 11th inning, overcoming a rocky start from Kyle Harrison in the process.

Families flooded Winnequah Park on Friday for the first day of the Monona Community Festival.

Wisconsin paid a North Carolina firm a flat fee for conducting the search that led to the hiring of Shawn Eichorst as athletic director, and it also owes for expenses.

The UW-Madison Police Department will not renew its annual contract with Flock Safety following community concerns about privacy.

Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic field is just the second time in decades that more than three candidates have appeared on the party’s primary ballot.

For the second week in a row, a Friday night Milwaukee Brewers game will appear on the Apple TV streaming service.

A barn and several vehicles inside it were destroyed in a fire Thursday evening in the town of Dunkirk, just south of Stoughton.

How the rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender sports, campaign spending and mail-in ballots could play out here.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

The declaration authorizes federal disaster assistance through FEMA to aid recovery efforts in areas impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from April 13-23, 2026.

Here are eight Wisconsinites who local communities say illustrates the American ideal.