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Imagine you’re one of the millions of Americans who visit Wisconsin every year. You’d likely enjoy classic Wisconsin hospitality: bratwurst, cheese curds, brandy old-fashioneds and — maybe even a tax bill?
Grants support businesses and organizations in eight counties across the state that offer training for in-demand driving occupations MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced nine businesses and organizations in eight Wisconsin counties across the state will collectively receive
The new enemy is a cold, creamy glass of whole milk.
Rejecting the empty rhetoric and even emptier caution that characterizes most campaigns, Hong is focusing in on the debates about data centers and artificial intelligence that will define Wisconsin’s future.
We are out here — on the ice, in the snow, at the top of the podium — because excellence doesn’t wait for an invitation. It shows up anyway.
If we want stronger local journalism anywhere, we should stop talking about trust as a mood and start treating it as a practice.
When members of the Wisconsin Legislature, myself included, chose to leave the state to stand against an attack on workers’ rights, Rev. Jackson was there. He didn’t just lend his voice, he lent his heart and resources.
Now is a dark time in environmental history. Fortunately, the earth will survive, with or without humans.
Measured by their dedication to mutual aid, and their refusal to let fear dictate daily life, the people of Ukraine have already demonstrated a strength that no missile can extinguish.
Turn your idea into the next big thingMADISON, Wis. — The 2026 Madison College Pitch invites aspiring teen entrepreneurs to develop, refine and launch their business ideas, with a chance to win up to $500. High school students will team up
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 23, 2026, Zachary J. Vogt (age: 20) of West Chester, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Byron B. Conway
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 20, 2026, Jason A. Reeves (age: 44), of Omro, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 66 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a charge of Receipt of
Funds Will Support Environmental Assessment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a Brownfield Grant to the city of Berlin to assist with the investigation of potential contamination at the former location of
Salt brine used between 40% and 72% less salt than traditional rock salt application The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing results from a recent university-led research project that reinforces the effectiveness of salt brine applications in winter highway maintenance compared to
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) will be in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for Voter ID as well as efforts to protect elections through improved voter roll maintenance, oversight, and other election integrity measures. Deputy Counsel Lucas Vebber will
Beloit, WI — State Representative Clinton Anderson announced today that he is seeking re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, saying the fight for working families in southern Wisconsin is far from over and the stakes in the next election could
MKE Tech Hub, WMEP and UW-Stout form strategic partnership to support mid-market manufacturers Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 24, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Three of Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing support organizations announced today a groundbreaking partnership to help mid-market manufacturers strategically
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through March 2, 2026 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in potatoes. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Linex® 4L herbicide,
Report looks at state and local possibilities under current state law, and examples in other states As the availability and affordability of child care has become an increasingly pressing issue, most potential options in Wisconsin to generate new child care
WATCH: Viroqua coffee roaster TJ shares how Van Orden’s support for tariffs is crushing his small business and forcing him to raise prices VIROQUA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin today released a new ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his
Imagine you’re one of the millions of Americans who visit Wisconsin every year. You’d likely enjoy classic Wisconsin hospitality: bratwurst, cheese curds, brandy old-fashioneds and — maybe even a tax bill?
Grants support businesses and organizations in eight counties across the state that offer training for in-demand driving occupations MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced nine businesses and organizations in eight Wisconsin counties across the state will collectively receive $250,000 in commercial driver training grants. These grants are part
The new enemy is a cold, creamy glass of whole milk.
Rejecting the empty rhetoric and even emptier caution that characterizes most campaigns, Hong is focusing in on the debates about data centers and artificial intelligence that will define Wisconsin’s future.
We are out here — on the ice, in the snow, at the top of the podium — because excellence doesn’t wait for an invitation. It shows up anyway.
If we want stronger local journalism anywhere, we should stop talking about trust as a mood and start treating it as a practice.
When members of the Wisconsin Legislature, myself included, chose to leave the state to stand against an attack on workers’ rights, Rev. Jackson was there. He didn’t just lend his voice, he lent his heart and resources.
Now is a dark time in environmental history. Fortunately, the earth will survive, with or without humans.
Measured by their dedication to mutual aid, and their refusal to let fear dictate daily life, the people of Ukraine have already demonstrated a strength that no missile can extinguish.
Turn your idea into the next big thingMADISON, Wis. — The 2026 Madison College Pitch invites aspiring teen entrepreneurs to develop, refine and launch their business ideas, with a chance to win up to $500. High school students will team up with college and industry pros, tap into invaluable resources, brainstorm ideas
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 23, 2026, Zachary J. Vogt (age: 20) of West Chester, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Byron B. Conway following his conviction for Production of Child Pornography, in violation
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 20, 2026, Jason A. Reeves (age: 44), of Omro, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 66 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a charge of Receipt of Child Pornography in violation of Title 18, United States Code,
Funds Will Support Environmental Assessment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a Brownfield Grant to the city of Berlin to assist with the investigation of potential contamination at the former location of a glove factory and lumber company. The award is from
Salt brine used between 40% and 72% less salt than traditional rock salt application The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing results from a recent university-led research project that reinforces the effectiveness of salt brine applications in winter highway maintenance compared to traditional granular salt. For decades, Wisconsin counties have used salt
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) will be in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for Voter ID as well as efforts to protect elections through improved voter roll maintenance, oversight, and other election integrity measures. Deputy Counsel Lucas Vebber will share his expertise at a roundtable of election integrity experts convened by Congressman Bryan
Beloit, WI — State Representative Clinton Anderson announced today that he is seeking re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, saying the fight for working families in southern Wisconsin is far from over and the stakes in the next election could not be higher. Anderson has served two terms focused on
MKE Tech Hub, WMEP and UW-Stout form strategic partnership to support mid-market manufacturers Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 24, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Three of Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing support organizations announced today a groundbreaking partnership to help mid-market manufacturers strategically adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The collaboration between MKE
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through March 2, 2026 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in potatoes. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Linex® 4L herbicide, which is manufactured by Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. and contains the
Report looks at state and local possibilities under current state law, and examples in other states As the availability and affordability of child care has become an increasingly pressing issue, most potential options in Wisconsin to generate new child care revenue are available at the state — rather than the
WATCH: Viroqua coffee roaster TJ shares how Van Orden’s support for tariffs is crushing his small business and forcing him to raise prices VIROQUA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin today released a new ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his votes supporting tariffs that have raised costs for Wisconsin small