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- 1Marquette Law School Poll to Preview Wisconsin Races▼Marquette Law School poll to preview Wisconsin races, election integrity
A new Marquette Law School survey is set to offer a first look at how Wisconsin voters view the state's upcoming races and the issue of election integrity. The poll is expected to gauge candidate support and voter confidence in election processes, providing an early benchmark for campaigns and analysts ahead of the election season.
- 2University of Wisconsin medical school wins Alzheimer's research grant▼School of Medicine and Public Health receives grant to investigate links between Alzheimer’s environmental exposures
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has received a grant to study possible links between environmental exposures and Alzheimer's disease. The funding will support research into how environmental factors may contribute to the development of the neurodegenerative condition, which affects millions of people worldwide.
- 3What the Protect College Sports Act means for Wisconsin●What the Protect College Sports Act would mean for Wisconsin schools and athletes
A proposed Protect College Sports Act is drawing attention for its potential impact on Wisconsin's college athletics. Wisconsin Public Radio reports on what the legislation would mean for the state's universities and their student-athletes, covering how it could change rules around college sports. Details of the bill's provisions and reactions from schools and athletes remain limited in the initial coverage.
- 4Wisconsin Education Leaders Put Cybersecurity at Center of Budget Proposal▼Wisconsin Education Leaders Prioritize Cybersecurity in Budget Proposal
Education leaders in Wisconsin are making cybersecurity a priority in their latest budget proposal, seeking dedicated funding to protect school districts from growing digital threats. The proposal signals a shift in how state education officials view technology risks, as schools increasingly manage sensitive student data and rely on connected systems for daily operations.
- 5Titans Lead After Round One of 2026 CCIW Women's Golf Championship▼2026 CCIW Women’s Golf Championship: Titans Lead After Round One
The Titans hold first place after the opening round of the 2026 CCIW Women's Golf Championship, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin's annual women's college golf title event. The conference announced the standings following round one, with remaining rounds to decide the champion.
- 6Underly: underfunding schools is failing children▼Underly says underfunding schools is failing our children
Wisconsin education official Jill Underly has publicly argued that underfunding schools is failing the state's children. The statement frames inadequate school funding as a direct harm to students and is being circulated in education coverage and civic media discussions.
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The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is promoting 'Ready, set, quit', an initiative encouraging people to stop smoking. The campaign frames quitting tobacco as a resolution people can start immediately, offering support and resources for those trying to give up cigarettes. It reflects ongoing public health efforts to reduce smoking-related illness, which remains a leading cause of preventable death.
- 8Robot helps Sun Prairie students unlock their potential▼How a robot is helping Sun Prairie students unlock their potential
A school program in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is using a robot to support students in their learning, according to a local report. The story highlights how the technology is being used in the classroom to help children engage with lessons and develop their skills. It has drawn attention as an example of how robotics is being introduced into everyday education.
- 9Wisconsin schools chief urges increased state school funding●State superintendent calls for more Wisconsin school funding
Wisconsin's state superintendent is calling for more funding for the state's public schools. The appeal puts school finance back on the agenda in Wisconsin, where debates over per-pupil spending, teacher pay and property-tax reliance have long divided lawmakers. The announcement is drawing attention from educators, parents and officials weighing how the state budget should prioritize K-12 education.
- 10Wausau East/West girls golf second at WIAA Sparta regional▼Wausau East/West girls golf places second at WIAA Division 1 Sparta regional
The combined Wausau East/West girls golf team finished in second place at the WIAA Division 1 regional tournament held in Sparta, Wisconsin. The result keeps the co-op program's season going, with advancement implications as teams move from regional play toward sectional competition in the Wisconsin high school golf postseason.
- 11Adapted sports league expands across southern Wisconsin high schools▼Area adapted sports league expands across southern Wisconsin high schools
An adapted sports league serving high schools in southern Wisconsin is growing, adding more member schools and giving student athletes with disabilities more opportunities to compete in organized team sports. The expansion reflects rising interest in inclusive athletics programs across the region, with local outlets highlighting the league's efforts to broaden access to competitive sports.
- 12Milwaukee-area golf programs survive WIAA regional cuts▼Milwaukee-area programs survive WIAA golf regional tournament cuts
Several Milwaukee-area high school golf programs have advanced past the WIAA regional tournament stage, with cuts decided at the regional level determining which teams move on in the Wisconsin high school postseason. The Journal Sentinel reported on which local programs survived the regional tournaments, a key early milestone in the state championship road.
- 13Photo gallery from WIAA D1 girls golf regional at Crystal Springs▼Check out photos from WIAA D1 girls golf regional at Crystal Springs
A WIAA Division 1 girls golf regional tournament was held at Crystal Springs, and the Green Bay Press-Gazette published a photo gallery from the event. The images capture high school golfers competing in the regional round, which helps determine which players and teams advance toward the state tournament. Coverage of regional golf continues as Wisconsin high school teams move through the postseason.
- 14Sun Prairie school opens sensory garden honoring Ruth Johnson▼C.H. Bird Elementary dedicates sensory garden in memory of Ruth Johnson
C.H. Bird Elementary School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, has dedicated a sensory garden in memory of Ruth Johnson. The garden is intended to give students a space to engage their senses outdoors while commemorating Johnson's connection to the school community. Local coverage has highlighted the dedication as a touching tribute, with community members noting the lasting value such a space offers to current and future students.
- 15Wausau East girls tennis beats Antigo in regular season finale▼Wausau East girls tennis downs Antigo in final regular season dual
Wausau East's girls tennis team defeated Antigo in its final dual match of the regular season. The result, reported by the Wausau Pilot & Review, closes out the Lumberjacks' regular season schedule as both Wisconsin schools turn their attention to postseason play. Details on individual match scores were not provided in the report.
- 16UW-Eau Claire marching band to perform in 2027 Macy's parade▼UW-Eau Claire’s marching band to perform in 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's marching band has been selected to perform in the 2027 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The announcement is a major honor for the Wisconsin university's music program, and school officials and alumni are expected to celebrate the band's inclusion in one of the nation's most-watched holiday events.
- 17Both Sun Prairie girls golf teams qualify for sectionals▼Both Sun Prairie girls golf programs qualify for sectionals
Both Sun Prairie girls golf programs have qualified for sectional competition, giving the Wisconsin city two teams still alive in the high school postseason. The double qualification is a notable showing for the local programs, which will now compete for spots at the state tournament.
- 18Trump-era Title IX rules return: what it means for Wisconsin schools▼What return of Trump's Title IX rules means for Wisconsin schools
Wisconsin school districts are facing the return of Trump-era Title IX rules governing how sexual misconduct allegations are handled on campuses. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports on what the restored regulations mean for schools across the state, including changes to grievance procedures and due process protections for students and staff.
- 19Wisconsin's 2026 State of Education highlights funding and election impacts▼Wisconsin’s 2026 State of Education highlights funding needs, election impacts
Wisconsin's 2026 State of Education address has drawn attention to the state's school funding needs and the potential effects of upcoming elections on education policy. The Daily Cardinal reports that the address underscored budgetary pressures facing Wisconsin schools, while also considering how election outcomes could shape education priorities in the years ahead.
- 20Wisconsin girls golf regional report card ahead of 2026 state tournament●2026 WIAA state girls golf tournament: Rob Hernandez's regional report card
Rob Hernandez has published a regional report card assessing how Wisconsin high school girls golf programs fared in the regionals leading into the 2026 WIAA state girls golf tournament. The review grades teams and players by sectional area, giving coaches, families and fans a snapshot of which programs look strongest as the state field takes shape ahead of the championship rounds.
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Geneva National has been selected to host the 2027 WIAA state boys golf championships. The Wisconsin venue will welcome high school golfers from across the state for the tournament. The announcement comes from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, with further details about the event expected closer to the championship dates.
- 22NDSU Men's Golf Finishes Tenth at Badger Invitational▼NDSU Men’s Golf Climbs to Tenth on Final Day of Badger Invitational
North Dakota State University's men's golf team improved its position to finish tenth on the final day of the Badger Invitational. The result marks a late climb up the leaderboard for the Bison in the tournament held in Wisconsin. The school's athletics program announced the finish following the closing round.
- 23Chippewa Falls teacher fired over social media misuse●Chippewa Falls teacher fired for inappropriate use of social media
A teacher in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin has been dismissed from their position after the school district found they had used social media inappropriately. The district confirmed the firing, but details about the conduct and the teacher's identity have not been made public. Local residents are questioning what exactly happened and whether broader safeguards are needed around staff social media conduct.
- 24Education leaders and advocates answer questions on school funding▼Education leaders and advocates answer questions about school funding
Education leaders and advocates in Wisconsin took part in a public question-and-answer session on school funding, addressing how schools are financed and what changes may be needed. The discussion, covered by The Post-Crescent, comes as communities continue to debate funding levels for public schools. Details of specific questions and answers were not immediately available.
- 25WIAA Boys Golf State Championships Moving to Geneva National in 2027●WIAA state boys golf championships will move to the Trevino Course at Geneva National GC in Lake Geneva in 2027
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association will relocate its state boys golf championships to the Trevino Course at Geneva National Golf Club in Lake Geneva starting in 2027. The move gives the high school tournament a new home venue, drawing attention from Wisconsin golf fans and prep sports followers awaiting details on how the switch will affect schools and spectators.
- 26Tennis summers in Belarus shaped Wisconsin prep standout Sasha Quandt●How summers of playing tennis in Belarus helped shape Lourdes Academy's Sasha Quandt
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel profiles Sasha Quandt, a tennis player at Lourdes Academy, tracing how childhood summers spent playing tennis in Belarus shaped her game and path. The feature highlights her family roots, the differences between training in Eastern Europe and Wisconsin, and how that background informs her play for the high school team today.
- 27Preview and predictions for WIAA Division 2 girls golf regionals▼2026 WIAA girls golf tournament: Rob Hernandez's Division 2 regional preview, predictions
Rob Hernandez has published a preview of the 2026 WIAA girls golf Division 2 regional tournament in Wisconsin, laying out the field and offering predictions for how the competition will unfold. The rundown gives high school teams and players a look at what to expect as the regional round of the state tournament gets underway.