Afghans in Wisconsin are facing an uncertain future, UW-Madison launches new college focused on AI

12/5/2025

Wisconsin Today: Morning News

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The Trump administration's reaction to the shooting of two members of the National Guard by an Afghan refugee has left Afghans in Wisconsin facing an uncertain future.a settlement is pending in the state’s case against a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam over PFAS contamination. And, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching a new college focused on Artificial Intelligence.

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Afghans in Wisconsin are facing an uncertain future, UW-Madison launches new college focused on AI

Wisconsin Today: Morning News

More episodes from "Wisconsin Today: Morning News"

Texas files suit against Epic, Wisconsin fake electors case ramps up

Jury chosen for Dugan trial, State reaffirms support of hepatitis B vaccine

Lawsuit seeks energy numbers for data center, Free health clinics brace for more demand

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Afghans in Wisconsin are facing an uncertain future, UW-Madison launches new college focused on AI

Somali Wisconsinites react to Trump ‘garbage’ comments, Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear ICE challenge

Data center development boosters and protesters, bill to regulate hemp products

Mandela Barnes enters Wisconsin’s governor race, some counties turn to AI to handle non-emergency dispatch