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Federal funding freeze impacts local climate projects

Posted February 25, 202500:45:55

Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 25, 2025:

  • We learn how the Trump Administration's funding freezes have impacted some climate...

Downtown rally commemorates third anniversary of war in Ukraine

Posted February 24, 202500:49:21

Here's your local news for Monday, February 24, 2025:

  • We find out why a local nonprofit has withdrawn their proposal for a new charter school,
  • Attend...

"We have the right to work in a safe environment"

Posted February 21, 202500:49:17

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 20:


WPR reports that some fossil-fuel projects like Enbridge's Line 5 could get fast-tracked...

Sleepy primary paves the way for high stakes Election Day

Posted February 19, 202500:46:33

Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 19, 2025:

  • We share the results of yesterday's primary - and look ahead to Election Day,
  • Find...

Governor Evers proposes sweeping prison reform plan

Posted February 18, 202500:47:01

Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 18, 2025:

  • We get the details on Governor Evers' plan to revamp the state prison system,
  • Learn...