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Ohio Political Activist To Run Against Paul Ryan

(AP)---A Democratic political activist from Ohio has moved to Wisconsin to run against House Speaker Paul Ryan.

David Yankovich announced Tuesday that he would challenge the Republican Ryan next year. Ryan was born and raised in Janesville, which is in the

Whitaker Win; Ryan Challenger; UW-P Condolences

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A Tremper High School senior who challenged the school district on its bathroom usage policy last fall has won another round in court. A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling that had allowed Ash Whitaker to use the

Music Sampler: Pleasant Prairie's Frozene Lott Hayes on "Noon Tunes" May 29 - June 2

We welcome gospel singer Frozene Lott Hayes---from Pleasant Prairie---to "Noon Tunes" the holiday-shortened week of May 29th - June 2nd.

Safe Zones Set Up For Internet-Related Face-to-Face Sales in Racine Area

Crime Stoppers of Racine County recently donated signs to enable the establishment of several internet purchase exchange locations in the greater Racine area.

The posted areas are all located either near police stations or Community Oriented Policing Houses. The

Racine County Sheriff is the Target of a Phone Scam

Even county sheriffs aren't immune from phone scams.

Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling recently received a call from someone claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service.

Carthage Names a High School "Drop-Out" as it's Next President

The new president of Carthage College has impeccable academic credentials. But John Swallow jokes that he’s also a high school dropout.

Republicans Announce New Policy Center At UW-Madison

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos: Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership Would Balance Out Liberal Ideas

(WPR)---Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and other top Republicans have announced a new leadership center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Solar System Group Buy Being Organized in Kenosha and Racine Counties

A non-profit that’s based in the City of Racine is expanding its reach in order to help others power their homes and businesses with solar energy.

Last year Greening Greater Racine laid the ground work to enable 18 homeowners in the city to participate in a money

Carthage College Picks New President

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Kenosha---A southerner who impressed the search committee as being a "scholar-teacher" with strong communications skills will become the next president of Carthage College. 

Olympia Brown Declares Itself to be a "Sanctuary Support" Church

Racine---Olympia Brown Universalist Church has become the first church in the city to declare itself a “sanctuary support” congregation for undocumented immigrants in danger of deportation.

At a membership meeting Sunday, the congregation voted overwhelmingly to