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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to head outdoors for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 6-7, 2026. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
This week once again proved that Democrats are going on offense across the country. From Iowa and Montana to California and New Jersey, Democratic candidates — for Governor, Senate, and House — are expanding the map and forcing Trump’s extremist
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Fire Station No. 4 in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The station was erected in 1941 to
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the City Hall in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed in 1970 at 400 La
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the John Evenson Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 2026. The tugboat is located in Lake Michigan near the town of Ahnapee and
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Congregation Sons of Abraham in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Designed in the Modern Movement style, the
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sandy Bay Pier in the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2026. The pier was active in Kewaunee County from 1851 to circa 1885. The
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the HSR Building in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. This is the first earth shelter building listed in
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Michell Park Horticultural Conservancy in the city of Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Therese
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Tostenson Pier Archaeological District on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Tamara Thomsen and Amy Rosebrough. The
Barnes Sat Down With Chippewa County Farmers Who Are Feeling The Pinch From Iran War, Trump Tariffs Barnes Announces Plan To Sue Trump Administration For Tariff Refund, Break Up Monopolies Pricing Out Wisconsin Farmers Tiffany Cast Deciding Vote To Continue Illegal War In Iran And Trump’s Tariffs, Causing Price
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced the Senate to vote to redirect billions in federal funding from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to instead invest in lowering the cost of childcare for American families. Senate Republicans voted down
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) welcomes President Trump back to America’s Dairyland for his first visit since winning re-election, highlighting the administration’s efforts to expand markets and reduce costs for Wisconsin farmers. AFP-WI Legislative Director Jerry Ponio issued the following
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin will host a series of public listening sessions across the state next week as part of the ongoing search for the next Universities of Wisconsin President. The sessions are designed to gather input from students,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a public listening session to gather feedback from individuals and communities about the agency’s PFAS law program development. 2025 Wisconsin Act 200 and 2025 Wisconsin Act 201 authorize the DNR
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at efforts to appeal lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional lines after three-judge panels dismissed them. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Today’s threat to mobile home parks echoes the loss of another affordable housing option: single-room occupancy units.
That Democrats have any chance at all there is owing and due to fear and loathing of Donald Trump.
While no system is perfect, the decentralized administration of all elections in Wisconsin comes with multiple checks and balances – mainly because much of the work is done by ordinary people in cities, counties, villages and towns. These supervised poll workers are largely volunteers accountable to their own communities.
The surplus deal, which failed to pass in the Senate last month, may not be dead.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to head outdoors for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 6-7, 2026. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails,
This week once again proved that Democrats are going on offense across the country. From Iowa and Montana to California and New Jersey, Democratic candidates — for Governor, Senate, and House — are expanding the map and forcing Trump’s extremist Republicans to go on defense. Democrats are on the front
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Fire Station No. 4 in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The station was erected in 1941 to modernize and fit the growing needs of the fire department
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the City Hall in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed in 1970 at 400 La Crosse Street to serve as the city’s third courthouse. La
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the John Evenson Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 2026. The tugboat is located in Lake Michigan near the town of Ahnapee and city of Algoma, in Kewaunee County. The tugboat John Evenson
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Congregation Sons of Abraham in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Designed in the Modern Movement style, the synagogue was constructed in 1948. The Congregation Sons of Abraham
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sandy Bay Pier in the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2026. The pier was active in Kewaunee County from 1851 to circa 1885. The Sandy Bay Pier is a surviving early resource that reflects
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the HSR Building in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. This is the first earth shelter building listed in the Wisconsin State Register. The architectural firm of Hackner, Schroeder,
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Michell Park Horticultural Conservancy in the city of Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Therese Hanson, Claire Tilton and Shannon Winterhalter. The Michell Park Horticultural
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Tostenson Pier Archaeological District on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Tamara Thomsen and Amy Rosebrough. The pier and two shipwrecks are submerged in Lake Michigan near
Barnes Sat Down With Chippewa County Farmers Who Are Feeling The Pinch From Iran War, Trump Tariffs Barnes Announces Plan To Sue Trump Administration For Tariff Refund, Break Up Monopolies Pricing Out Wisconsin Farmers Tiffany Cast Deciding Vote To Continue Illegal War In Iran And Trump’s Tariffs, Causing Price Of Diesel To Double, 700% Surge In Farm Bankruptcies, Dairy Profits Cut In
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced the Senate to vote to redirect billions in federal funding from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to instead invest in lowering the cost of childcare for American families. Senate Republicans voted down the measure. WATCH: Baldwin’s Floor Speech As the Senate debated
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) welcomes President Trump back to America’s Dairyland for his first visit since winning re-election, highlighting the administration’s efforts to expand markets and reduce costs for Wisconsin farmers. AFP-WI Legislative Director Jerry Ponio issued the following statement: “President Trump’s visit comes at an important time for
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin will host a series of public listening sessions across the state next week as part of the ongoing search for the next Universities of Wisconsin President. The sessions are designed to gather input from students, faculty, staff, and community members to help inform the qualities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a public listening session to gather feedback from individuals and communities about the agency’s PFAS law program development. 2025 Wisconsin Act 200 and 2025 Wisconsin Act 201 authorize the DNR to develop programs to understand the prevalence of PFAS throughout
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at efforts to appeal lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional lines after three-judge panels dismissed them. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Today’s threat to mobile home parks echoes the loss of another affordable housing option: single-room occupancy units.
That Democrats have any chance at all there is owing and due to fear and loathing of Donald Trump.
While no system is perfect, the decentralized administration of all elections in Wisconsin comes with multiple checks and balances – mainly because much of the work is done by ordinary people in cities, counties, villages and towns. These supervised poll workers are largely volunteers accountable to their own communities.
The surplus deal, which failed to pass in the Senate last month, may not be dead.