STATE NEWS

UW Health reports highest number of influenza hospitalizations in 3 years

By Shriya Samanta | Feb. 10

Approximately 40% of patients tested for flu by UW Health were positive last week, up from 33% on Jan. 25.

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STATE NEWS

‘Black history is American history’: Legislative Black Caucus commemorates Black History Month

By Gabriella Hartlaub | Feb. 6

Held in the Rotunda, the event featured speeches from representatives and community leaders to honor those who made contributions to Black history.

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STATE NEWS

‘I’m safe and secure’: Missing Wisconsin man who faked his death found in Eastern Europe

By Jake Piper | Nov. 23

Watertown man Ryan Borgwardt confirmed he’s alive in Europe and talking to investigators but still unsure if he will return home, Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll said Thursday.

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STATE NEWS

Missing Wisconsin man faked his death, fled to Europe, investigators say

By Jake Piper | Nov. 19

After almost two months of searching, Green Lake County investigators think Watertown man Ryan Borgwardt, who was reported missing in August, fled to Eastern Europe.

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STATE NEWS

Republicans retain control of Assembly, state Senate in 2024 elections

By Annika Bereny and Gabriella Hartlaub | Nov. 6

Despite some gains by Democrats in Wisconsin and the loss of an electoral supermajority, Republicans will still control both houses of the Legislature.

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STATE NEWS

Lawmakers discuss higher ed funding, removing UW-Madison from UW System during legislative meeting

By Drew Wesson | Nov. 4

In the final meeting of the committee, the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the University of Wisconsin System evaluated recommendations that could see UW-Madison succeed from the UW System and give universities bonding authority. 

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CAMPUS NEWS

Young Wisconsin voters targeted in texting scam, advocacy groups bring concerns to DOJ

By Wanwa Omot | Oct. 30

 Voter advocacy groups requested in a letter that the Wisconsin and U.S. Departments of Justice investigate malicious voting texts sent to young voters. 

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STATE NEWS

Stoughton pizza shop accidentally serves THC-infused slices, leading to hospitalizations

By Kayla Dembiec | Oct. 26

Stoughton EMS reported multiple hospitalizations linked to THC-laced pizza served at Famous Yeti’s Pizza, prompting a public health investigation.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Uninstructed voters split on supporting Harris as violence in Gaza continues

By Mary Bosch | Oct. 25

Nearly 50,000 voters, including one in three voters on campus, sent a protest vote to the Biden administration's handling of Israel’s war in Gaza in April. Some said they will reluctantly vote for Harris, but others are sitting this election out. 

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STATE NEWS

More than 200 cats and dogs relocated to Wisconsin in wake of Hurricane Helene, Milton

By Madeline Wooten and Ella Hanley | Oct. 17

Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit, flew more than 200 cats and dogs into Wisconsin relocation following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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STATE NEWS

Abandoned pig killed by Door County deputy sheriff, sparks outrage

By Ellie Huber | Oct. 8

Jewel’s rescuers arrived to bring her to an animal sanctuary when the deputy sheriff turned and fired shots, killing the pig.

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STATE NEWS

Nationwide salmonella outbreak hits Wisconsin hardest

By Celine Essaied | Sep. 18

A nationwide salmonella outbreak traced to a Wisconsin farm has infected 48 Wisconsin residents.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison veterans to receive memorial plaza, increased student services

By Oliver Ehrhardt | Jun. 24

 UW-Madison student veterans could receive new services and acknowledgements at Camp Randall under a UW System Board of Regents proposal amid construction near Camp Randall Memorial Park. 

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STATE NEWS

How a tornado drill is planned

By Kayla Dembiec | Apr. 25

As spring unfolds its beauty across the state of Wisconsin, the looming threat of tornadoes and severe weather heightens, threatening both property and lives.

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STATE NEWS

3 takeaways from the new Marquette Law School poll

By Grace Bathery | Apr. 24

President Joe Biden narrowly trails Republican former President Donald Trump in the race for the 2024 presidential election, according to a poll conducted April 3-10 from the Marquette Law School.

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STATE NEWS

Senate Republicans fire two Regents, Evers appoints replacements

By Joseph Panzer | Mar. 12, 2024

Gov. Tony Evers appointed two people to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Tuesday afternoon, shortly after state Senate Republicans voted to fire two unconfirmed Regents. 

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STATE NEWS

Rise of the zombie deer: Wisconsinites grapple with increase in CWD cases

By Jasper Bernstein | Jan. 25, 2024

In the heartland of Wisconsin, deer are facing a formidable adversary: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), colloquially referred to as “zombie deer disease.”