Angel Perez has been fishing in Milwaukee for decades. As his retirement approaches, he looks forward to filling his time by teaching Milwaukee youth the joys of fishing.

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In Appleton, hundreds lined the streets of downtown. Organizers said nearly 1,000 people attended in the Door County community of Juddville. In the Wausau area, as many as 1,000 protesters lined Rib ...

It’s common for legislators to have a second job. The state Senate and Assembly each meet for only part of the year, allowing elected members to seek additional work.

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.

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

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.

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.