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State Superintendent Underly's education priorities if reelected.Dr. Jill Underly’s vision for Wisconsin schools include...
02/08/2025

State Superintendent Underly's education priorities if reelected.
Dr. Jill Underly’s vision for Wisconsin schools includes career and technical education, funding, and a new approach to standardized testing:

Dr. Jill Underly’s vision for Wisconsin schools includes career and technical education, funding, and her approach to standardized testing.

Wisconsin’s first statewide Office of Violence Prevention is gaining support and praise, as experts say efforts like the...
02/08/2025

Wisconsin’s first statewide Office of Violence Prevention is gaining support and praise, as experts say efforts like these are crucial to saving lives, but funding is a concern after the Trump administration ordered a federal spending freeze.

Support for Governor Tony Evers’s first statewide Office of Violence Prevention is gaining momentum, as some safety experts and advocates say they’re hopeful it’ll save lives.

Sterling Sharpe, in his 26th year of eligibility, was finally called to the Hall of Fame after an impressive seven-year ...
02/07/2025

Sterling Sharpe, in his 26th year of eligibility, was finally called to the Hall of Fame after an impressive seven-year career cut short due to a serious neck injury.

The former Packers wide receiver becomes the 29th former Green Bay Packer to be selected to the Hall of Fame.

Political shifts and rising tensions: Geoff Kabaservice on the State of Democracy.Why the VP of Political Studies at the...
02/07/2025

Political shifts and rising tensions: Geoff Kabaservice on the State of Democracy.

Why the VP of Political Studies at the Niskanen Center is calling out the deteriorating state of governance on Rational Revolution.

02/07/2025

When 85% of legislators—both Democrats and Republicans—support helping Wisconsin's children, why isn't it happening? Because leadership is playing politics with our kids' futures. Kristin Dassler Alfheim and Christian Phelps for Wisconsin State Assembly join Pat Kreitlow on UpNorthNews to discuss why investing in kids’ education, health, and well-being matters for our future.

The coalition argued that medical decisions should be made by patients and doctors, not politicians.
02/06/2025

The coalition argued that medical decisions should be made by patients and doctors, not politicians.

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 14 other state attorneys general in a statement defending gender-affirming healthcare policies. It follows action from the White House. The coalition argued that medical decisions should be made by patients and doctors, ...

02/06/2025

"I feel like I'm under a tent that I didn't realize existed," Diedrich explains, describing the wealth of knowledge and solutions he discovered when approaching complex issues with genuine curiosity.

What happens when journalism moves beyond entrenched positions to truly listen? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's John Diedrich shares how his deep-dive investigation revealed community-driven solutions that rarely make headlines.

The qualification process for the high school football postseason was changed after Wednesday's vote. The WIAA also expa...
02/06/2025

The qualification process for the high school football postseason was changed after Wednesday's vote. The WIAA also expanded the playoff field for 8-player football.

Qualifying for the high school football playoffs in Wisconsin is now different after the WIAA approved changes on Wednesday.

Venus Robertson brings Black history to life for kids in Wisconsin.Learn how Robertson’s unique approach includes dressi...
02/06/2025

Venus Robertson brings Black history to life for kids in Wisconsin.
Learn how Robertson’s unique approach includes dressing as influential Black leaders to raise awareness around Black History Month:

Robertson’s unique approach includes dressing as influential Black leaders to raise awareness around Black History Month in Green Bay.

Protesters in Madison gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to oppose several Trump administration policy changes, ...
02/05/2025

Protesters in Madison gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to oppose several Trump administration policy changes, including the elimination of USAID, cuts to diversity programs, and controversial immigration policies. Demonstrators carried placards promoting transgender rights and anti-fascism slogans, joining dozens of similar protests nationwide. The Capitol Square protest, slated to run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., underscores growing public demand for accountability—follow Civic Media for ongoing updates on this developing story. The full story is linked in the comments.

02/05/2025

Susan Crawford for Wisconsin reveals what's at stake for Wisconsin's Supreme Court. With deep Wisconsin roots and decades of legal experience, Crawford discusses her commitment to protecting constitutional rights and ensuring equal justice.

Gov. Tony Evers announces ways to expand access to clean, safe drinking water and his plans for the upcoming executive b...
02/05/2025

Gov. Tony Evers announces ways to expand access to clean, safe drinking water and his plans for the upcoming executive budget.

Gov. Tony Evers announces ways to expand access to clean, safe drinking water and his plans for the upcoming executive budget.

The Bucks sent Middleton and this year's 1st-round draft pick, A.J. Johnson, to Washington in exchange for Kyle Kuzma an...
02/05/2025

The Bucks sent Middleton and this year's 1st-round draft pick, A.J. Johnson, to Washington in exchange for Kyle Kuzma and Patrick Baldwin, Jr.

Middleton spent 12 seasons in Milwaukee, helping the Bucks win the NBA title in 2021. He’s been traded to Washington.

If you’re of voting age and have never gotten a form of Wisconsin identification, such as a driver’s license, you can ge...
02/04/2025

If you’re of voting age and have never gotten a form of Wisconsin identification, such as a driver’s license, you can get a free ID from the DMV.

You can get a free identification card from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in time for the 2025 Spring Primary.

02/04/2025

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly for WI joins UpNorthNews to discuss her re-election campaign and vision for Wisconsin schools. Under her leadership, Wisconsin schools have risen to 6th in national rankings with record graduation rates. Learn about her plans for expanded career & technical education, fair school funding, and standing up for public education.

It’s Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin reminding of the importance of the increasing risk and appropriate cove...
02/04/2025

It’s Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin reminding of the importance of the increasing risk and appropriate coverage.

It’s Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin reminding of the importance of the increasing risk and appropriate coverage.

02/04/2025
BEAVER DAM, WI- (WISS) – An Amber Alert has been issued for a 16-year-old pregnant girl, Sophia Martha Franklin, from Be...
02/04/2025

BEAVER DAM, WI- (WISS) – An Amber Alert has been issued for a 16-year-old pregnant girl, Sophia Martha Franklin, from Beaver Dam.

Sophia, who is three months pregnant, was last seen at her home in Beaver Dam at 9:00 p.m. Sunday night (2/2/25). Police believe she is with 40-year-old Gary F. Day, the father of her unborn child. A no-contact order has been issued for Day and Sophia.

An Amber Alert is issued for 16-year-old Sophia Franklin who is missing from Beaver Dam. She is three months pregnant. Photo: Submitted.
Day was last seen at 7:48 Monday (2/3/25) morning at Sophia’s home.

Police believe they are traveling in a 2014 black Buick LaCrosse with Arkansas license plates BBR 20L.

Sophia is described as 5’9”, 186 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Day is 5’7”, 165 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes.

Anyone with information on Sophia or Day is asked to call the Beaver Dam Police Department at 888-304-3936

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