DELAFIELD, Wis. –– Today, Kevin Nicholson, a Marine Corps combat veteran, political outsider, and a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, released the following statement announcing he is suspending his campaign: “When my family and I started this campaign, we knew it would be an uphill battle. I am not part of the insider political class and am a threat to all they hold dear.  We have had many highs over the last six months, and I am proud of what we have built. I’ve traveled our state and heard from thousands of Wisconsinites who believe our society is off track, who want an

Exhibition dates: July 28, 2022 – December 4, 2022 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – July XX, 2022 – Charles Allis Art Museum is proud to present, Ghosts of Segregation, a traveling exhibition that explores the lingering presence of segregation, slavery, and institutional racism hidden in everyday American architecture. Washington state-based photographer Richard Allen Frishman demonstrates how our surroundings bear witness to history, reminding us where we have been, where we are now, and crucially asking, “where do we go from here?” From the New Orleans Slave Exchange to the abandoned Negro Nursing School in Houston, the shocking nature of Frishman’s images reveals

Menomonie, Wis. — The Manufacturing Outreach Center at University of Wisconsin-Stout is focused on helping small manufacturers around the region improve their operations and become more successful. In 2020, however, the center was limited by COVID-19: Employees couldn’t go to work sites to help train companies in the proven, industry-leading method of Lean manufacturing. That’s when engineer Ted Theyerl, inspired by seeing one of his sons engaged in the video game Rocket League, turned the center’s philosophy outside-in and wondered: Could the Manufacturing Outreach Center improve its own process and teach Lean manufacturing digitally? “It was a unique opportunity to

MADISON, Wis. – While Republican politicians continue to push a dangerous and unpopular anti-abortion agenda, advocates and legal experts caution that the end of legal abortion in Wisconsin could lead to police officers investigating miscarriages and interrogating grieving parents. Wisconsin Examiner: Criminalized Abortion Will Lead to Cops Investigating Miscarriages, Advocates Say “The end of legal abortion in Wisconsin could lead to law enforcement officers investigating miscarriages, advocates and legal experts say. “The end of the constitutional right to an abortion in Wisconsin comes with the likely reinstatement of the state’s 173-year-old criminal abortion ban. The ban only allows for criminal charges to be brought against the person who performs the abortion,

APPLETON, Wis. (July 5, 2022) – Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, has decided to consolidate its Fox Cities Habitat ReStore locations in Appleton. The ReStore East site, located at 3000 E. College Ave. will close by October 1, 2022. All staff and volunteers at the ReStore East location will be able to maintain their positions and work at the ReStore West location. Changes will be made to the ReStore West location to provide adequate space for additional materials for shoppers and future growth of the store. It also is closer to many of

MADISON – As part of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s continued efforts to meet the needs of customers and enhance online services, the online unemployment claimant portal and initial claim application are now available in Spanish. Spanish-speaking claimants benefit from the improved access to: File an initial claim application any time the system is available. View UI initial claim information. Update payment and withholding information. File an appeal. Print benefit summary statements. Enroll for and view secure messages. Set a language preference for communication and receive translated documents. “This important accomplishment reflects ongoing efforts to increase the accessibility of

MADISON, Wis. — Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels said at a recent GOP gathering that, in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned and Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban still on the books, he would also ban emergency contraceptives in the Badger State if he were elected governor. Michels’ comments were reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and an audio clip of his comments obtained by A Better Wisconsin Together is available HERE. In the audio, Michels says he’s 100% pro-life, and when asked his thoughts on contraceptive pills said “they’ll be illegal in Wisconsin” should he be elected governor.

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and Wisconsin – July 5, 2022 – Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be celebrating it’s annual Giving in July campaign. It is a month dedicated to recognizing the volunteer Sponsorship Groups and individuals who “give back” to their communities while helping to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach, all year long. Through this national program, WAA has given more than $17 million in local contributions over the last 14 years and has helped support local charitable efforts that include helping living veterans, combating homelessness, and feeding those in need. In Wisconsin last year,

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, FiveThirtyEight and TIME highlighted Wisconsin as one of multiple states where abortion access is on the ballot this November. Wisconsin has an archaic 173-year old law that bans nearly all abortions, even in cases of rape or incest — which could now go back into effect because of the Supreme Court’s decision. Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul are both up for re-election and have announced a direct challenge to the 1849 law. Gov. Evers promised he’d fight the Supreme Court’s decision and these attacks on reproductive freedom in every

Trump-endorsed Tim Michels doubled down on his MAGA extremism this weekend, refusing to say if emergency contraceptives like Plan B will be kept legal if he’s elected governor of Wisconsin. Michels supports banning abortions without exceptions for rape or incest and was endorsed the last time he ran for office by the radical anti-choice group Pro-Life Wisconsin, which opposes all forms of contraception. Asked what his plans were to deal with “abortion pills that are being passed off as contraception” at an event last week, Michels told an attendee, “They’ll be illegal in Wisconsin.” This isn’t the first time Michels has staked out a completely out-of-touch stance.

[Waukesha, Wis.] — Rebecca Kleefisch sat down with The Center Square to discuss her detailed plan to cut taxes for Wisconsin families and make Wisconsin’s tax climate one of the best in the Midwest. Kleefisch’s plan seeks to push taxpayers toward a 3.54% flat income tax on the way to eliminating the state income tax completely. The tax cut will make Wisconsin the most income taxpayer-friendly state compared to its neighbors. Kleefisch also signed the Americans for Tax Reform Taxpayer Protection Pledge, memorializing her commitment to oppose net tax increases. Kleefisch’s tax plan stands in stark contrast with gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels’ lack

MADISON, Wis. — As the 115th Fighter Wing continues its transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35 Lighting II, Airmen on base find themselves doing the jobs they have grown to love for the very last time. Airmen performing phase maintenance worked their final inspection on an F-16 during the My 13-14 drill weekend. “This particular jet just got back from deployment,” said Master Sgt. Tyler Graff, a phase dock work leader assigned to the 115th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. “It didn’t have as many items on it to inspect, so we finished it ahead of time.” During a