As whitefish disappear from the lower Great Lakes, scientists are hatching emergency rescue plans. One idea: Taking fish out ...

As whitefish disappear from the lower Great Lakes, scientists are hatching emergency rescue plans. One idea: Taking fish out of the lakes and raising them indefinitely in ponds for safekeeping.

In 2023, a judge cut Derek Williams’ prison sentence in half, making him eligible for parole. Williams now faces an uncertain parole process.

Though the number of children in out-of-home care is decreasing, the foster care system in Milwaukee, and in Wisconsin in general, is under growing strain.

The state ranked 46th in its share of public colleges considered affordable. As Wisconsin lawmakers spend less on higher ...

A $20 million boost from the Legislature is expanding oral health training programs, aiming to ease a dental worker shortage.

Danielle DuClos joined the Cap Times in June 2024, covering investigations and enterprise news across all beats. She is a ...

Devin Remiker, the 33-year-old chair, is taking over a standout swing state fundraising and organizing machine.

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After Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed two bills on nuclear energy policy into law this summer, one Republican lawmaker is pursuing another proposal to reduce costs for energy companies.

Worried about private equity ownership, residents explore purchasing parks and running them as cooperatives. Wisconsin doesn’t make it easy.

Increased use of compassionate release could ease costs and crowding with minimal risks to public safety, experts say. But it remains off limits to many prisoners.