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Wisconsin lawmaker renews push to address violence against Black women

Posted July 28, 202500:49:30

Here's your local news for Monday, July 28, 2025:

  • We share an update on Rep. Shelia Stubbs' fight to establish a statewide task force on...

Governor Tony Evers not seeking re-election in 2026

Posted July 24, 202500:51:29

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 24, 2025:

  • We share a big update on the 2026 gubernatorial race,
  • Get the details on Marquette...

Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces legislation to lower household costs

Posted July 23, 202500:50:48

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 23, 2025:

  • We hear Senator Baldwin's plan to lower the cost of housing, child care, and household...

"20 is Plenty" officially launches in Madison

Posted July 22, 202500:47:28

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 22, 2025:

  • We detail the city's latest "Vision Zero" rollout,
  • Learn how Madison is using...

Former Madison clerk broke election laws, Wisconsin Elections Commission finds

Posted July 21, 202500:48:54

Here's your local news for Monday, July 21, 2025:

  • We find out how state election officials are responding to the "confluence of errors" at...