Menomonie, Wis. — From biology to art, technology to engineering and more, the lights are still on at the labs that help make University of Wisconsin-Stout the state’s polytechnic leader. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to socially-distanced classrooms, hybrid classes and other campuswide safety precautions. Despite the challenges, many students

SHEBOYGAN, Wisc. – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Brian D. Montgomery toured an affordable housing redevelopment project in Sheboygan, alongside Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6) and City of Sheboygan Mayor Mike Vandersteen. The Badger State Lofts development, located in an Opportunity Zone, is an example of community

Madison, WI- Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) released the following statement after the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced that they would be removing the gray wolf from the endangered species list.   “The decision to de-list the gray wolf and lift its federal protections is a welcome one to everyone living

Brookfield –   In a time when America needs leadership and a coordinated national plan to fight the worst pandemic in 100 years, Scott Fitzgerald expects to go to Washington for no other reason than he’s a Republican.  His Democratic challenger, Tom Palzewicz, doesn’t care about party when public health is

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today applauded the Trump Administration’s announcement that it would delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. The announcement, which will allow state and tribal wildlife agencies to resume responsibility for sustainable management of gray wolf populations, was made by U.S. Secretary

Rackow Family Sausage in Juda, WI, is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for five summer sausage products sold at its store. The recall includes the following: All Beef pepper cheese summer sausage with garlic and jalapenos, 0.9-lb. packages All Beef pepper cheese summer sausage with garlic, green olives and

MADISON – Crime victims have won a major victory for medical privacy thanks to a recently adopted Wisconsin constitutional amendment authored by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville). A unanimous 4th District Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the amendment, known as Marsy’s Law, grants crime victims

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Ryan Clancy is proposing a series of amendments to the 2021 County budget that would invest more than $2.6 million in County services and infrastructure to help meet the increasingly pressing needs of Milwaukee County residents. Clancy will present his amendments to the Board’s Finance Committee at 10:00

10.6% of Absentees Yet to be Returned Election officials are only able to count absentee ballots that are received by Election Day, per state law. Voters who have yet to return an absentee ballot to the Clerk’s Office have six options: Drop of the absentee ballot in one of the

MADISON, WI. OCT. 28, 2020 –Bayfield County is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help support the development of a multi-phased expansion project for the Wild Rice Retreat located in the Town of Bayfield, two miles south of the City of Bayfield on State Highway 13. The Community Development Investment Grant

October 29, 2020 – The latest single-housing permit numbers show that homebuilding has significantly increased in quarter three compared to quarter two. The data, compiled by information required to be submitted by municipalities to the Department of Safety and Professional Services, shows 3,825 permits were issued across the state in the

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi is convening local educational leaders to explore ways the community can best support the emotional and mental health needs of school kids as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to surge. The County Executive announced today he is forming his “K-12 Emotional Wellness Work Group” to advise

MADISON – A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is part of a new multi-institution effort to better understand Alzheimer’s disease in adults with Down syndrome. Adults with Down syndrome are at high risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease beginning in their late 40s, because of their unique biology.

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds residents that it is illegal to give discounts, incentives and other free stuff in exchange for voting. “Every election, well-meaning businesses or groups offer discounts or free food and drinks to people who come into their establishment with an I Voted sticker,”

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission has been receiving questions from voters and the media about spoiling their absentee ballots, which cancels an already returned absentee ballot so the voter can vote absentee in person at their clerk’s office or on Election Day. “Very few voters should need to