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UW-La Crosse Dean's List
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (295+ words) The following area students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year, ending in May, including the following Fitchburg students: Catherine Arnold, Public Health and Community Health…...
UW-Oshkosh Dean's List, Honor Roll
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (190+ words) THUNDERHeads comprises 10 students from five different Madis" The Oregon School District Board of Education voted at its M" University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean's List and University Honor Roll in spring…...
Udell statement on Medicaid changes
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (224+ words) Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released guidance regarding upcoming federal changes to Medicaid requirements, which will go into effect in 2027 and will impact Badger Care enrollees. "Medicaid coverage is vital to keeping healthcare accessible for our kids,…...
Udell condemns GOP inaction on slush fund
1+ week, 4+ day ago (262+ words) Last week, Senate Republicans struck down multiple amendments introduced by Democrats to prevent Trump's $1. 8 billion "Anti-Weaponization" fund, which could be paid to individuals under federal investigation or convicted in the January 6th Capitol riots. On the same day, Senate Republicans passed…...
Retired teacher turns classroom challenge into kids' book | Community
1+ week, 5+ day ago (430+ words) A page from Scudder's book, illustrated by Anne Bamberg. After nearly three decades in education, Suzy Scudder thought retirement might mean stepping away from the classroom. Instead, it inspired her to tackle a problem she'd spent years watching young students…...
Agrace Dementia Village marks milestone in Fitchburg
1+ week, 5+ day ago (457+ words) City of Fitchburg Mayor Julia Arata-Fratta joined community members and dignitaries, including Governor Tony Evers, at the recent groundbreaking. Community leaders, healthcare professionals, donors, and residents gathered last month to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village…...
Oregon School District adding open enrollment seats for "2026-27
1+ week, 5+ day ago (251+ words) The Verona Area School District (VASD) Board of Education ta" Verona Area High School held a graduation ceremony for the c" The Oregon School District Board of Education voted at its Monday, June 8 meeting to open additional open enrollment spots…...
Baseball: Edgewood falls to Kenosha St. Joseph Catholic in sectional final
1+ week, 6+ day ago (369+ words) Edgewood's Alex Schoepp had two hits and knocked in three runs, but the Crusaders couldn't hang on to an eight-run lead and lost to Kenosha St. Joseph Catholic 13-8 in a WIAA Division 2 sectional championship on Tuesday, June 9, at Mary Rountree…...
Boys tennis: Madison West's Hunter Shadman, Sverre Roang finish fourth at state
1+ week, 6+ day ago (692+ words) Madison West seniors Hunter Shadman and Sverre "Ezra" Roang finished fourth place in doubles at the WIAA Division 1 state tournament on Saturday, June 6, at Nielsen Tennis Stadium in Madison. Shadman and Roang (28-7), the fourth seed, lost to 11th-seeded Eddie Schoyer…...
Agard to host trio of public Budget Listening Sessions
2+ week, 4+ day ago (175+ words) Dane County Executive Melissa Agard will host three public Budget Listening Sessions to hear directly from residents as the county begins crafting its 2027 budget. According to a county news release, "these events provide an opportunity for community members to share…...