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Brian Burch of Catholic Vote: "Transgender students are not above the law"

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 30, 2023

The Sun Prairie, Wisc. school district is facing criticism following an incident in which an 18-year-old male student, claiming he is "transgender," allegedly showered with and exposed his genitalia to female students.

Lawyers Democracy Fund: 'This is a major win for democracy and fair elections'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 29, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in Berger v. North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, deciding that state lawmakers had a right to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a voter ID measure passed by the North Carolina Legislature.

'It costs more money even to rent than it is to own a mortgage': Rent prices up nearly 9% in Wisconsin, with no sign of dropping

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 11, 2022

Since President Joe Biden entered office in early 2021, the American people have faced pressure from increasing levels of inflation, with the cost of rent among the most concerning.

'If we stop the cycle in birds, we can protect humans from getting the avian flu': UW researchers developing avian flu vaccine

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 8, 2022

A second case of avian flu has been identified in Wisconsin and researchers are hard at work developing a vaccine to prevent an outbreak.

Blank on UW entrepreneurial award recipients: 'Their work is a shining example of the Wisconsin Idea'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 5, 2022

The University of Wisconsin-Madison recently awarded the UW Entrepreneurial Achievement Award to four innovators for their distinguished accomplishments in entrepreneurship.

University of Wisconsin dean on new program: 'Our Teacher Pledge program holds great potential'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 20, 2022

A University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Education program that provides financial support for aspiring educators has been extended through 2026.

'It had already done damage': Weather authorities explain why tornado sirens didn't sound in Stoughton over the weekend

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 11, 2022

Stoughton city residents are questioning why tornado sirens didn't activate when a tornado touched down during a recent storm.

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'I’m proud to grant these 25 pardons today': Evers surpasses total 400 pardons issued

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 12, 2022

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers recently granted 25 additional pardons, bring the total amount of pardons he has granted during the course of his governorship to more than 400.

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Wisconsin continues school mask mandates as survey shows 65% of Americans more concerned about children falling behind than spread of COVID-19

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 11, 2022

The State of Wisconsin is continuing to encourage schools to mandate masks.

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Madison College's 'Honoring the Black Woman' art exhibit celebrates black women, former academic advisor

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 6, 2022

Top help celebrate Black History Month, Madison College has launched a new art exhibit to celebrate black women and honor a former longtime academic advisor.

Badgers on a hot streak, overcoming No. 12 Northwestern and No. 14 Minnesota

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 25, 2022

The University of Wisconsin Badgers wrestling team are on a winning streak having swept recent away matches.

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Wisconsin Badgers women's volleyball team sweeps Minnesota, advances to NCAA Final Four

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 15, 2021

The University of Wisconsin (UW) Badgers women's volleyball team has advanced to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament.

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UWW College Republicans invite Walsh to discuss 'war on reality'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 14, 2021

The University of Wisconsin Whitewater (UWW) student-led College Republicans recently hosted conservative Daily Wire commentator Matt Walsh.

'Madison has taken the pledge': Rhodes-Conway celebrates National Energy Efficiency Day

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 12, 2021

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is raising awareness for National Energy Efficiency Day, which took place on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

'It's been the greatest honor of my career': Wisconsin native leads Team USA to victory in Ryder Cup

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 5, 2021

Wisconsin native Steve Stricker, captain of the 2021 U.S. team for the Ryder Cup golf tournament, led his crew to victory in his home state over the European team.

'Badger football is back': UW Badgers play first season game against Penn State Nittany Lions

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 8, 2021

The University of Wisconsin Badgers football team recently kicked off the new season and played their first game against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

'We have a robust level of protection on campus': 90% of UW Madison campus population vaccinated against COVID-19

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 8, 2021

The University of Wisconsin-Madison recently announced that it has an overall 90% vaccination rate on campus for students, faculty and staff members.

Bradley files legislation to ensure that social media giants 'cannot restrict Wisconsinites' political speech'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2021

As citizens across the nation grow increasingly concerned about censorship by social media companies, several state legislatures are taking action to limit the power of social media giants to censor users.

'Looking to make Madison proud': Twin brothers compete in American Ninja Warrior competition

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2021

Identical twin brothers from Madison, Marquez and Nathan Green recently competed in the national American Ninja Warrior competition.

Rhodes-Conway proposes modified BRT station designs 'to improve the transit situation' on State Street