Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take for La Crosse County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog and fish, which may result from the Tomah BL Mississippi River Civil Remediation Project in La Crosse County. Incidental
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Colleagues demand EPA drop its effort to weaken PFAS drinking water protections for millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdraw their proposal to roll back drinking water protections – which, if finalized, would remove federal public health limits on the amount of
City of Milwaukee: City of Milwaukee to unveil internationally recognized artist’s memorial honoring civil rights leader Vel R. Phillips
MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee will celebrate the unveiling of “I Didn’t Do It Alone,” a permanent public artwork by internationally recognized artist Karyn Olivier honoring the life and legacy of Milwaukee trailblazer Vel R. Phillips. The unveiling ceremony will take
Universities of Wisconsin: Universities of Wisconsin announce budget proposals to train 35,000 new health care professionals over the next 10 years
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Interim President Renée Wachter and several university representatives announced today budget proposals focused on training 35,000 new health care professionals in the next decade. The Healthy Wisconsin proposal represents the first major initiative from the UWs’
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: USDA invests $2.5 million in new solid waste infrastructure for the City of Viroqua
(Stevens Point, Wis., Aug. 10, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the agency is making a $2.518 million loan available to the city of Viroqua. The investment will help the
Luna campaign: Former State Representative and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa: Vote for Ismael Luna for Wisconsin’s 8th Assembly District
To the people of Milwaukee, I am writing to urge you to support Ismael Luna for State Assembly District 8. As the first Latina to serve in the Wisconsin Legislature, I know this district. I know its people, its culture,
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of primary election
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours at customer service centers on Monday (August 10) and Tuesday (August 11). DMV service centers will remain open until 6 p.m. The extended hours will enable
Dept. of Justice: Update: Officer involved death investigation in Madison, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Madison on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Madison Police Department officers
Evers tells ‘UpFront’ he’ll be ‘helpful’ if Hong wins nomination, but predicts Crowley victory
“She’s a Democrat, of course we’ll be helpful, but that’s not going to happen,” Evers said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “This guy is going to win,” Evers said while sitting next to Crowley.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Avoid ash trees when placing deer stands
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season. Most ash trees in the southern two-thirds
Pro-Crowley group launches ad knocking Hong
A group supporting David Crowley has launched its first negative ad against Dem gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong, charging her “record is a distraction we can’t afford.”
End Citizens United: Endorses ER Nurse Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District
End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, today endorsed ER nurse Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. As part of ECU’s Unrig Washington program, Berman rejects corporate PAC money, supports a ban on congressional stock trading, and commits to
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Humane Officer training offered September 21-25 in Madison
MADISON, Wis. – In September, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host its annual humane officer training for those seeking appointment as humane officers and certified law officers who handle animal welfare complaints. Registration is
Primary interview series: Three Republicans vie to succeed Nass in 11th SD
Three GOP primary candidates for the 11th SD are vying to follow in the footsteps of Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, after he decided not to seek reelection. Nass, who has been in the Legislature since 2014, has been known as one of the most conservative members of the Republican caucus.
Primary interview series: Reza challenges Prado in 9th AD Dem primary
Rep. Priscilla Prado, D-Milwaukee, is looking to hold off primary challenger Mimi Reza of Milwaukee in her reelection campaign to the 9th AD, which encompasses parts of the south side of Milwaukee and the Village of West Milwaukee.