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"[Vos] can go to court and file a lawsuit that would tie this up for possibly months:" A second recall attempt against Speaker Vos is up in the air

Posted June 13, 202400:48:13

Here's your local news for Thursday, June 13, 2024:

  • We get the details on the second recall attempt against Speaker Vos,
  • Find out...

“We want them to feel that, 'You are here, and we listen to you':" A new county program is accepting nominations for historical markers spotlighting underrepresented communities

Posted June 12, 202400:46:45

Here's your local news for Wednesday, June 12, 2024:

  • We get the details on a county program looking to spotlight the histories of underrepresented...

"[Art] allows people to release stress:" A collaborative mural honoring victims of gun violence is slated to be installed later this month on Madison's far east side

Posted June 11, 202400:48:13

Here's your local news for Tuesday, June 11, 2024:

  • We check in with residents at the Lux after this weekend's shooting,
  • Get the details...

"It should not be easier to buy a gun than to cast a ballot:" After three separate shootings in a single weekend, Madison leaders are calling for gun safety and reform

Posted June 10, 202400:45:49

Here's your local news for Monday, June 10, 2024:

  • We share the latest on this weekend's trifecta of shootings,
  • Recap the state Dems'...

"What is the point of protesting if we can’t be seen by the people that we’re demonstrating against?:" The ACLU of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee, claiming free speech violations in their RNC protest rules

Posted June 6, 202400:48:09

Here's your local news for Thursday, June 6, 2024:

  • We get the details on a lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee that claims free speech...