Wisconsin
Maternal death outcomes drop, except for Black women
Today marks the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, a nationally and internationally recognized observance that serves to build community …
Tribal communities see historic turnout at Wisconsin polls
Voter turnout from tribal communities in Wisconsin has increased in recent years, with historic numbers for the state Supreme Court election this …
Proposed bill aims to pay farmers back for disrupted grants
A Wisconsin-based nonprofit hopes a new law can help some of its struggling farmers quickly recoup federal grant funds they are owed. The Honor …
You won't be able to apply by phone for SSA starting next week
In less than a week, many Wisconsinites will be unable to apply for Social Security benefits over the phone, which could lead to potential …
WI schools cancel local farm partnerships due to federal cuts
By Josh Israel for the Wisconsin Independent.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Wisconsin Indepen…
'Uplift Wisconsin' to end service this week due to federal cuts
"Uplift Wisconsin" is just one of the latest casualties from a $210 million cut in federal health funds to the state. The "warmline" operates seven …
Report: Blame SCOTUS for money buying elections
Tomorrow's Wisconsin Supreme Court election is now the most expensive judicial race in American history and a new report said ironically, one of the …
WI’s Supreme Court race laced with cash, power, vast implications
Political maneuvers continue with the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race less than a week away - the latest coming from the White House. In the …
WI nonprofit creates song to interest younger kids in soil science
A local nonprofit with a mission to advance regenerative agriculture is hoping its new video can open up an untapped world of science to a younger aud…
Potential NOAA cuts could put WI weather warnings on ice
One of many federal agencies facing cuts by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm…
Competition prepares students for environmental science careers
A local event that brings students face-to-face with outdoor habitats is serving to ignite a lifelong passion in some that go on to pursue "green jobs…
Alarming violence rates continue against Indigenous women
Indigenous people have made great contributions to the state of Wisconsin yet the alarming rates of violence against them remains a public health cris…