Wisconsin Today: Morning News

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  UW prof wins Nobel Prize, Governor candidates on abortion access 07.10.2026

  A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor won the Nobel Prize for physics. Democrat David Crowley is putting more focus on the issue of abortion in the campaign. And, the tech company behind the $15 billion data center development in Port Washington has a deal to purchase nuclear power for the site.
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  Another Enbridge incident, UW-Madison research monkey welfare 06.10.2026 14min

  Another incident was reported at the site where Enbridge is working on a billion dollar project to re-route an oil and gas pipeline in Wisconsin. Federal records show there are problems with the care of monkeys at UW-Madison. And, a new report finds that about a third of election clerks in the state are still using commercial email accounts
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  Conservative school group expands in Wisconsin, Restraining order portal 05.10.2026 12min

  A right-wing organization focused on building a nationwide network of school board members is expanding its reach in Wisconsin.  people in Wisconsin can now use an online process to apply for a temporary restraining order. And, dealing with invasive carp, by modifying their DNA.
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  Children in ICE custody may go to court alone, Big GOP money in governor’s race 02.10.2026 14min

  Children in ICE custody in Wisconsin may have go to court alone after President Donald Trump halted millions in approved federal funds.Massive donations flow into the race for governor for Republican Tom Tiffany. And, more than half the state continues to struggle with drought.
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  Mosque leader can be deported, Tight race for governor 01.10.2026 14min

  The leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque can be deported out of the country, according to a judge. Gubernatorial candidates David Crowley and Tom Tiffany are neck and neck as election day draws near. And, we learn about Madison’s Office of the Independent Police Monitor in the wake of an officer shooting in July.
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  Invasive carp advancing, Other states take action on gas taxes 30.09.2026 13min

  A billion dollar project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes has faced repeated delays. A surge in data center construction here in Wisconsin has led to a construction hiring boom. And, as gas prices surge, other states are taking action to lower fuel taxes. But not Wisconsin.
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  Data centers: Water, energy demand, Wisconsin Rapids recall 29.09.2026 8min

  A new report sheds some light on the demands of data centers, particularly water and electricity. A Wisconsin Rapids politician is campaigning to keep his seat, after locals started a recall election against him. And, there are voters every election who don't like who's on the ballot.
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  Will the Wisconsin seat flip? Antigo residents fight to keep pool 28.09.2026 10min

  Democrats are hoping growing data center opposition can help flip a Wisconsin Assembly seat held by Republicans since the 1970s. Community members in Antigo say they're fighting to keep a pool open.  And, Wisconsin-grown Christmas tree will be part of the White House holiday display.
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  Reporter denied access to Tiffany event, ‘Forest bathing’ trail opens 25.09.2026 13min

  After President Trump barred some reporters from the White House, a reporter for Wisconsin's largest newspaper was blocked from entering a campaign event for Tom Tiffany. Madison police officers will be equipped with body cameras, following a deadly shooting in July. And, Wisconsin has its first certified "forest bathing" trail.
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  GOP group spends big in Wisconsin, FBI probes Enbridge fires 24.09.2026 9min

  A new dark money group supporting Republicans is dominating spending in Wisconsin's elections. Federal investigators are examining the cause of fires that may have targeted Enbridge. And, Milwaukee students will get tutoring, mentorship and college tours as part of a new academic program.