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Democrats and advocates call for state birth control protections " Vernon Reporter
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (506+ words) by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner Griswold v. Connecticut, the 1965 decision that established a right to privacy for married couples, has long prevented state restrictions on contraception. But Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in his opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the…...
A burning cross in a Chicago park shocks residents and has police searching for who did it " Vernon Reporter
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (568+ words) By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press A large burning cross " a historic symbol of hate and intimidation against Black Americans " was discovered in a Chicago park where former President Barack Obama famously delivered his acceptance speech when he was elected the…...
Vernon County sex offender released in Richland County " Vernon Reporter
7+ hour, 46+ min ago (300+ words) RICHLAND COUNTY, Wis. " The Richland County Sheriff's Office has issued a community notification regarding the release of a registered sex offender now living in the area, part of a state law that allows law enforcement to share information to enhance…...
Viroqua City Council reviews proposed short-term rental ordinance aimed at protecting local housing inventory " Vernon Reporter
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (1187+ words) VIROQUA, Wis. " The Viroqua City Council sent a proposed short-term rental ordinance back to the Housing Advisory Board for revisions Tuesday, June 9 after a lengthy debate over how to balance the booming tourism economy with a severe local housing shortage....
Viroqua preschool plans shift to cooperative model to preserve local childcare " Vernon Reporter
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (399+ words) VIROQUA, Wis. " After 15 years of serving local families, Viroqua Children's House Montessori Preschool is preparing for a major transition aimed at preserving childcare in Vernon County. Founder Jessica Anderson and the center's teaching team are working together to convert the…...
Social Security's retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected " Vernon Reporter
20+ hour, 59+ min ago (353+ words) By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press Rising healthcare costs and government spending have contributed to a projected depletion date that is less than 10 years from now. The looming challenge for the programs is a partial funding gap, not a collapse. Even…...
Wisconsin health dept. introduces Badger Care recipients to new federal work requirements " Vernon Reporter
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (469+ words) by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner The state health department has launched a new webpage to explain the federal work requirement for some Medicaid recipients that will take effect in 2027. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is still reviewing the federal…...
Interim county landfill administrator asks committee to commit to landfill's future or sell to private operator " Vernon Reporter
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1635+ words) VERNON COUNTY, Wis. " Vernon County's interim solid waste administrator told supervisors this week they must decide soon whether to support the county landfill through a difficult financial stretch or move to sell the operation. He warned that years of delays…...
The Trump administration's multiple investigations of the 2020 election may have more to do with 2026 " Vernon Reporter
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1050+ words) Some experts say the FBI's probes in Wisconsin and elsewhere could be a test run to challenge future election results. by Alexander Shur / Votebeat and Dion Nissenbaum / Votebeat The FBI agents arrived at David Bolter's Milwaukee home on a cool,…...
Wisconsin child policy advocates: Deep disparities demand legislative action " Vernon Reporter
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (307+ words) By Judith Ruiz-Branch " Public News Service Leaders working to improve the well-being of children in Wisconsin are calling on lawmakers to address disparities affecting Black families. New data from the annual Kids Count Data Book, published by the Annie E. Casey…...