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The first “Smitty Scholarship” came to fruition as 19-year-old Isaiah Valdez earned his barbering license.
Musician, poet and activist Lyla June will speak on Indigenous rights at UW on November 14.
Madison East High School’s Dia de los Muertos celebration returns this weekend.
Philanthropist McKenzie Scott donated $2.9 million to the Urban League of Greater Madison to help build its Black Business Hub and start new entrepreneurship programs.
The City of Madison is seeking input on the proposed design of a major mural on the South Side.
Gov. Tony Evers appointed Dr. Denita Ball as Milwaukee County Sheriff.
The pandemic has highlighted and accelerated a national shortage of nurses.
Wisconsin saw a 10 percent increase in overdose deaths in 2021.
Throughout our year-long Lasting Impacts series, we found recurring themes around technology, racism, support systems and the drift back to “normal.”
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