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As whitefish disappear from the lower Great Lakes, scientists are hatching emergency rescue plans. One idea: Taking fish out ...

It’s common for legislators to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, allowing elected members to seek additional work.

In Appleton, hundreds lined the streets of downtown. Organizers said nearly 1,000 people attended in the Door County community of Juddville. In the Wausau area, as many as 1,000 protesters lined Rib ...

As whitefish disappear from the lower Great Lakes, scientists are hatching emergency rescue plans. One idea: Taking fish out of the lakes and raising them indefinitely in ponds for safekeeping.

The state ranked 46th in its share of public colleges considered affordable. As Wisconsin lawmakers spend less on higher ...

In 2023, a judge cut Derek Williams’ prison sentence in half, making him eligible for parole. Williams now faces an uncertain parole process.

Though the number of children in out-of-home care is decreasing, the foster care system in Milwaukee, and in Wisconsin in general, is under growing strain.

A $20 million boost from the Legislature is expanding oral health training programs, aiming to ease a dental worker shortage.

Danielle DuClos joined the Cap Times in June 2024, covering investigations and enterprise news across all beats. She is a ...

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Standard driver’s licenses are not proof of U.S. citizenship. Enhanced driver’s licenses, which require documents such as a birth certificate or passport, provide proof. Intended for use in U.S.