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“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
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
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
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
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...
"All of this happening on Warden Hepp’s watch – reflects back on him as his responsibility:" The former warden and eight other officials at Waupun prison have been arrest following an investigation
Here's your local news for Wednesday, June 5, 2024:
- We share an update on the troubled maximum-security prison in Waupun,
- Find out...
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