Wisconsin Historical Society: Widmer’s Cheese Cellars listed in the National Register of Historic Places
THERESA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Widmer’s Cheese Cellars in the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 2025. The property has been in operation by the Widmer family for over 100 years
Wisconsin Historical Society: Luling School listed in the State Register of Historic Places
MANITOWOC, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Luling School in Manitowoc (Manitowoc County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The stately school is located at 1010 Huron Street. Luling School is a two-story elementary
Wisconsin Historical Society: Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church listed in the State Register of Historic Places
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Allis (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The church was constructed in 1948 at 8633 West Becher
Wisconsin Historical Society: Hedeen Orchard listed in the State Register of Historic Places
LIBERTY GROVE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Hedeen Orchard in Liberty Grove (Door County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Hedeen Orchard is located immediately northeast of the Village of Sister Bay
Wisconsin Historical Society: Elkhorn Band Shell re-listed in the National Register of Historic Places
ELKHORN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Elkhorn Band shell in the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 2025 at the statewide level of significance. The property was constructed in 1931 in Elkhorn,
Dem bill to renew stewardship program proposes 17-member oversight board
Dem lawmakers began circulating a new measure to renew the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, billing the legislation as a compromise between Gov. Tony Evers’ and Republicans’ proposals.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Western Wisconsin residents speak out against Republican Tax Law ahead of Vice President’s La Crosse visit
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Ahead of Vice President JD Vance’s visit to La Crosse tomorrow to promote the Republican Tax Law, western Wisconsin residents are speaking out against legislation that makes major cuts to SNAP and Medicaid while handing additional
Rep. Roe: Joins Democrats in introducing bill to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Madison, Wis. – Today, Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) cosponsored with her Democratic colleagues legislation to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has long served as Wisconsin’s primary source of funding for conservation and preservation efforts. During negotiations on the
Dept. of Justice: Shawano man sentenced to 30 years in prison for fentanyl-related reckless homicides and drug trafficking crimes
SHAWANO, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Lee E. Lindner, age 38, of Shawano, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 30 years of initial confinement and 17 years of extended supervision after pleading guilty to multiple fentanyl-related reckless homicide
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Latest FDIC data reflects consistent performance for Wisconsin banks
MADISON, Wis. – Numbers released today by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) showed consistent performance midway through 2025 by Wisconsin banks. Residential real estate lending (1.64%), farm lending (5.26%), and commercial lending (7.89%) all increased over the prior year. Deposits
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Toolkit equips parents to know and protect their rights
Parents Encouraged to Attend Webinar on New Resource The News: As parents in Wisconsin and across the country return to classrooms, WILL is releasing a comprehensive and up-to-date parental toolkit to help parents understand their Constitutional rights and how they can
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Veterans deserve solutions, not political games
Green Bay– Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner released the following statement in response to recent coverage in the Green Bay Press-Gazette regarding the closures impacting veterans in Green Bay and Chippewa Falls: “It was disappointing, though sadly not surprising, to read more finger-pointing
Sen. Jacque: Bill to expand “Every Kid Outdoors” advances
Legislation would expand program to include state parks MADISON, WI… Legislation co-authored by State Senator André Jacque (R-New Franklin) to expand the national Every Kid Outdoors program unanimously passed the State Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation today
Free & Just: Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys joins local physicians and medical students at roundtable in Madison as attacks on abortion, access to health care escalate
MADISON, WI –– Today, Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys joined local physicians and medical students at a roundtable to highlight how Trump-era and Republican-led attacks on abortion access are harming families, impacting health care providers, and undermining the education of a generation of
Dept. of Justice: Fond Du Lac County men charged in connection with improper disposal and storage of hazardous waste
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice today announced that Leonard H. Hughes, 82, of Fond Du Lac, Wis. has been charged with transporting and storing hazardous waste without a license and Zachary T. Ballard, 25, of