Michelle Bryant: When dark folks don’t get the same light
Whether in Gary, Alabama, or anywhere in between, Black citizens deserve the same light, the same resolution, and the same attention as everybody else.
Gregory Wesley: Generational wealth transfer could transform Milwaukee region
While the scale of this moment nearly defies imagination, those who approach it with generosity – in whatever form suits their situation – can help ensure it becomes more than a financial transaction. Together, we can build a movement whose benefits are transformational for our region and state.
Dave Zweifel: Madison’s Amtrak aspirations get a boost
Duffy stunned the Amtrak board last week by announcing his DOT would be investing $5.3 billion in the passenger rail system’s Midwest network.
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR Service Center Counters, Call Center unavailable Aug. 26-27
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 27, 2026.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden refuses to participate in La Crosse and Eau Claire town hall meetings this week to answer questions from constituents
LA CROSSE and EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden has officially declined an invitation from constituents to appear at in-person town hall meetings this week in La Crosse and Eau Claire, refusing to answer for the cost his
WisDems: ICYMI: Van Orden mocks state law against using AI deepfakes with videos depicting Cooke
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews calls out Derrick Van Orden and his unethical use of AI on the campaign trail. Van Orden has posted countless AI-generated videos of his opponent, Rebecca Cooke, across multiple social media platforms, putting false, inflammatory statements in
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce: Wisconsin LGBT Chamber named 2026 NGLCC Affiliate Chamber of the Year
MILWAUKEE, WI — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2026 Affiliate Chamber of the Year by the National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the highest honor presented to an affiliate chamber within NGLCC’s national network. The award was
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grants Program open for applications
(Stevens Point, Wis., August 24, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications now through September 8, 2026, for the Housing Preservation Grants Program. The Housing Preservation Grants Program awards qualified organizations with funding to repair or rehabilitate
UW-Eau Claire: Chippewa Valley Technical College, UW-Eau Claire create seamless transfer for students to become teachers
Until now, one of the best paths for aspiring teachers to begin at Chippewa Valley Technical College and transfer to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was through the university transfer liberal arts associate degree. But it wasn’t seamless. The courses
WisGOP: Tom Tiffany campaigns In Western Wisconsin, pledging to hold the line against data center David
MADISON, WI – Tom Tiffany is taking his campaign across Wisconsin to turn out every vote for November’s elections on his Protect Wisconsin’s Farmland Tour. This weekend while campaigning in Coon Valley and Osseo on Friday, as well as Superior on
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Nominations open for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – is again hosting a statewide competition to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.” The 2026 contest marks the 11th year of the popular public
Crowley campaign: Dem Gov Nominee David Crowley calls out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for refusing to stand up for Wisconsin’s farmers and manufacturers against new tariff taxes
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Following Donald Trump’s most recent round of tariff taxes, his favorite member of Congress, MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany, refused to say where he stood on the new 50% tariff on Canadian imports. Experts have previously described Canada
Milwaukee election official tells ‘UpFront’ human error that delayed city results didn’t impact accuracy
Paulina Gutierrez, the executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission, says she welcomes any investigation from state or local lawmakers after “human error” led to delayed results from the city’s central count location during the August primary.
Forward Latino: Forward Latino condemns the detention of U.S. Navy sailor’s father, immigration enforcement overreach and indifference to the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. Military and their families
MILWAUKEE, WI — Forward Latino National President Darryl Morin issued the following statement following reports that Luis Manuel Aviles, the father of U.S. Navy sailor Joshua Aviles, was arrested by immigration authorities and is now being held in U.S. Immigration
Democratic Party of Racine County: Racine County Democrats seek ethics investigation into DA Tricia Hanson
RACINE, Wis. — The Democratic Party of Racine County has filed a complaint asking the Wisconsin Ethics Commission to investigate repeated apparent campaign finance reporting failures by Racine County District Attorney Tricia Hanson’s campaign committee — Friends to Elect Tricia