UW-Eau Claire: Veteran navigates winding road to degree completion at UW-Eau Claire
When Jacob Oberg prepared to graduate with a bachelor’s in professional studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, attending the commencement ceremony on May 16 was not part of the plan. The U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran lives in
Mount Mary University: Named a top college for academic innovation
May 19, 2026 (Milwaukee)—Mount Mary University was named one of the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation by Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s longest-running publication for advancing best practices in higher education. The award is a prestigious national distinction honoring colleges and universities that embrace creativity and transformative initiatives within their teaching, learning, research and support systems to
ACLU: Releases speedy trial toolkit
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin released a speedy-trial toolkit to help incarcerated Wisconsinites access the resources they need to assert their rights in the legal system. The guide is intended for individuals facing criminal charges who are not represented
Brunette Campaign: Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. – Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney today endorsed Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court, praising her record as a prosecutor and her deep understanding of how the justice system affects people and
Wisconsin National Guard: Wisconsin caregivers explore military mental health and culture
MILWAUKEE – Approximately 70 attendees gathered at the Medical College of Wisconsin Kerrigan Auditorium May 12 to participate in the training seminar, Tier One: Introduction to Military Experience Culture and the Military-Connected Experience, offered by Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP). The
Dane County Park Commission: Public Hearing scheduled on proposed 2027 Dane County parks fees
MADISON, WI – May 19, 2026 -The Dane County Park Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. to review proposed 2027 park fees. Community members may attend in person or virtually via Zoom. Each year,
UW-Stout: Outstanding Student Leaders empower others, bring people together, build relationships
Alongside more than 100 of their peers, three UW-Stout students were honored as Outstanding Student Leaders of the Year at the annual Leadership Awards on May 6, for their commitment, involvement and service around campus and the Menomonie community: Each outstanding student
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, New Horizons, and Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office: Partner to raise awareness of crime victims’ rights
WHITEHALL, Wis. – The Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office collaborated with Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and New Horizons on May 18th to help spotlight the rights and resources readily available to victims. Through a series of eight silhouettes inside the courthouse,
Institute for Law & Liberty: USDA settles WILL lawsuit, removes race-based discrimination in nationwide farming [rograms
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has successfully secured a major settlement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), triggering the end of race- and sex-based programs that harmed American farmers for decades. Following a federal
Xiong Campaign: To visit Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Winnebago County Democratic Party Office located in Oshkosh, WI on May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM to meet with community members, discuss
Transgender and Gender Diverse Elected Officials Delegation: Call For UW Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin To resume gender affirming care for minors
[MADISON, WI, May 19, 2026] As Transgender and Gender Diverse legislators from across the state of Wisconsin, we understand the importance of working with community partners. We also rely on our partners to make decisions that care for our constituents
Madison Parks: Ribbon cutting celebrates Country Grove Park improvements
The community is invited to join City leaders and neighbors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Country Grove Park at 3:30pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event celebrates a new park shelter, futsal court, and relocated basketball court in this nearly 45-acre community
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, PSC announce $60 million to expand access to high-speed internet across unserved communities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced $60 million to expand access to high-speed internet in unserved communities through the State Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The grant funding is available to organizations, telecommunications utilities, or a
Steven Walters: Four reasons why the Wisconsin tax cut, school aid package died
The deal was worked out between Gov. Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, all of whom are retiring.
James E. Causey: Squirreling away surplus money while people suffer is wrong
Could you use an extra $300 or $600 right now? A proposed Wisconsin bill aimed at helping taxpayers and schools is now dead after lawmakers rejected the deal.