
Evers, Republicans at odds over control of federal relief money
A legal showdown over control of federal relief funds is looming between the Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the Republican-run Legislature.
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A legal showdown over control of federal relief funds is looming between the Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the Republican-run Legislature.
Paul Mathis, a Rib Mountain resident, is a ‘long-hauler,’ a person who had a mild case of COVID-19, appeared to recover, but the effects of the disease linger
As part of its new budget brief, the Wisconsin Policy Forum offers six keys that are likely to influence Wisconsin’s upcoming budget debate.
The misuse of social media by reporters and editors — particularly on Twitter and Facebook — has made it easy for critics of the media to find fodder to back up claims that journalists are inherently biased. In his latest installment of Better Writing with Bart, veteran writing coach Bart Pfankuch provides some basic tips to avoid giving away your credibility by misuse of social media.
Harbinger. I can’t think of a better word to describe the sights of robins, geese flying north, trees budding, and spring returning.
Join us this afternoon as we celebrate the collegiate and high school award winners in the 2020 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contests during a virtual ceremony.
The Associated Press on Monday shared its revised AP Stylebook coronavirus topical guide, one year into the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The topical guide includes information on a wealth of common pandemic-related terms, such as long-hauler, superspreader and vaccine. It also clarifies usage of terms like curbside pickup, Zoom and social distancing. The guide is available on the AP Stylebook website and does not require an account for access.
The Vernon County Broadcaster and the Westby Times have merging to form the (Viroqua) Vernon County Times, the western Wisconsin newspapers have announced. The merger, effective as of Wednesday, also includes a shift in publication day from Friday to Wednesday.
The two newspapers, part of the River Valley Media Group, are among the oldest in the state. The Broadcaster‘s history — which includes several name changes — dates back to 1856, while the Times was founded in 1900.
WPR and Wisconsin Watch have followed a group of Wisconsinites through this life-changing time. One year in, they reflected on how the pandemic has reshaped their lives, and how they envision the future.
Gov. Tony Evers, seeking to advance goals that include addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, proposes in his 2021-23 budget bill to bolster spending on education, economic development, social services, and infrastructure.