Project 16:49 holding back to school drive

After distributing more than 150 backpacks filled with supplies last year, Project 16:49’s annual back to school drive is looking to help even more homeless youth this year. Executive Director Tammy DeGarmo says they’re looking for you

The Lincoln Academy is expanding

Enrollment is up about 100 students at the two-year-old public charter school in Beloit. The Lincoln Academy Chief Education Officer Kristi Cole says there are 634 students this year with a wait list of close to 200.

Renowned Menominee leader Ada Deer dies at 88

Wisconsin and national Native American leader Ada Deer has died. She was the first female head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and first woman to serve as chairperson of the Menominee Nation. Speaking on a UW-Alumni