Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Releases 2025 fatal overdose data
MILWAUKEE – For the fourth year in a row, overdose and opioid overdose deaths are on the decline in Milwaukee County. On Tuesday, April 21, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by Dr. Ben Weston, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Applauds Milwaukee Common Council for unanimously passing resolution calling for the release of Salah Sarsour
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) applauds the Milwaukee Common Council for passing a resolution calling for the immediate release of Salah Sarsour and affirming his right to due process under the Constitution. The resolution passed with a decisive vote
UW-Green Bay: Phoenix pride fuels record-breaking third annual UW-Green Bay Giving Day
GREEN BAY, Wis.— UW-Green Bay asked, and the Phoenix community showed up. Friends, alumni and community partners came together and raised $262,604 during the third annual UW-Green Bay Giving Day marking a 28.2% increase over last year and underscoring the powerful role
Dept. of Natural Resources: Walleye tag reward study continues in the bay of Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), together with Walleyes for Tomorrow, has announced the continuation of the walleye reward tag study in the Bay of Green Bay and its major tributaries. The Bay of Green Bay and its tributaries support a
UW-Stout: Animation, video seniors’ short films featured alongside seasoned storytellers at Unspooled, May 9-10
Menomonie, Wis. – Girl Scouts and turkeys and zombies! Oh, my! Animation and digital media and video production seniors are busy wrapping up their capstone projects before setting their cinematic monsters loose at the 4th Annual Unspooled Film & Animation Festival
City of Milwaukee Alderman Burgelis: Statement on the passing of Dan Bice
Today, we mark the passing of Dan Bice, a one-of-a-kind journalist who never flinched, never coasted, and never let powerful people get comfortable. For decades at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, he asked the questions others wouldn’t, chased facts others missed, and
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved death investigation in Superior, Wis.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Superior on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, 2026. At 9:47 p.m. Tuesday evening,
Gov. Evers: Trillion Trees Pledge update: Gov. Evers, DNR announce nearly 12 million trees planted in 2025, bringing state over halfway toward its tree planting goal
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in celebration of Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Forest Appreciation Week, today released Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge 2025 Annual Report. The report shows that Wisconsin planted nearly 12 million trees and conserved more than 7,800 acres of
WisDems: Round up: Wisconsin Democrats ramp up for midterms
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Devin Remiker, spoke with reporters about how Democrats from across the state are not taking a beat after Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s massive 20 point win and are gearing up
Dept. of Natural Resources: Closes Newville Boat Launch along the Rock River due to flooding
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the Newville boat launch in Rock County, effectively immediately. High water levels on the Rock River have made this launch unsafe to use, and members of the public should
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Statement in response to the passing of Dan Bice
MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of the passing of Dan Bice, political journalist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “For more than 30 years, Dan Bice was a pillar of Wisconsin’s political landscape.
Dept. of Health Services: Honors Wisconsin health care providers with the BigShot Awards
For the tenth year, providers recognized for protecting children’s health through vaccination The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced its annual BigShot awardees, celebrating 162 Wisconsin health care providers who are committed to protecting children’s health by ensuring
Paul Fanlund: Electability should rule in primary for Wisconsin governor
When Democratic voters cast ballots in August, they should ask themselves which gubernatorial candidate is most likely to win in November.
Steven Walters: Why UW president candidates may hesitate
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
Bruce Murphy: The Republican ‘statutory scheme’
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.