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"The biggest predictor of violence is a preceding case of violence:" Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes is calling for domestic violence awareness - after yesterday's deadly shooting
Here's your local news for Thursday, April 11, 2024:
- We get the latest information on last night's deadly shooting,
- Hear incoming...
"It's kind of uncharted waters for us:" Wisconsin clerks are waiting for guidance - after voters approved two constitutional amendments last Tuesday
Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 10, 2024:
- We take a look at the new federal standards for PFAS contamination in drinking water,
- Learn...
"It's been 279 days:" Today, Governor Evers renewed his call for Republican state lawmakers to release $125 million in PFAS remediation funding
Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 9, 2024:
- We share an update on the months-long tug of war over PFAS funding,
- Get the details...
"This would be life-changing:" President Biden visited Madison again today - and announced his new plan to provide student debt relief
Here's your local news for Monday, April 8, 2024:
- We join the solar eclipse fervor on UW-Madison's campus,
- Get an update on a controversial...
"Six dollars are saved in disaster recovery for every one dollar invested in disaster prevention and mitigation:" Governor Evers signed a bill into law yesterday that seeks to help Wisconsin communities study and prepare for future floods
Here's your local news for Thursday, April 4, 2024:
- We get the backstory behind Wisconsin's new "pre-disaster flood resilience" grant program,
- Hear...
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