Brian Reisinger: ‘Perfect Sundays’ an honest look at struggling farm families
Farmers were struggling before Iran war, China trade disputes, and other headlines. Finally, a show that shows rural realities, not caricature.
Jackson Walker: Wisconsin still holds $800 million in people’s unclaimed cash despite a top ranking in returning funds
Wisconsin is tied for first place among states when it comes to reconnecting unclaimed money with its rightful owners, according to a journalist who now focuses on the matter — but that doesn’t mean the state is very good at it, he warns: No state is.
Michelle Bryant: Aisha AI: If they going, we going too!
Developed by Onyx Impact in partnership with Chromatics AI, Aisha was created to ensure that Black history, culture, and lived experiences are reflected in one of the most transformative technologies of our time.
Paul Fanlund: U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen coming to Cap Times Idea Fest
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, long regarded as mainstream, has been generating interest across the ideological spectrum amid rumors of a possible presidential bid. He’s been speaking out against party orthodoxy and impressing those on the far left.
LaKeshia Myers: Didn’t earn it
What Darline Graham’s Senate seat tells us about Equal Pay Day
Dave Zweifel: Trump’s shameful legacy of deporting lawful immigrants
A country that once welcomed immigrants to assimilate and build America has now become an ogre to the rest of the world. Shame on us.
Richard Moore: A six-pack of beer becomes a constitutional case
Supreme Court justices announced last week that they will take up the matter of an Alaskan bush pilot who had his plane taken by the state of Alaska over, of all things, a six-pack of Budweiser that wasn’t even his. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail.
Sara Finger: Kennedy replaced evidence with ideology. Teens will suffer.
Official reason for defunding pregnancy prevention program was ‘misalignment with agency priority, specifically normalizing sexual activity for minors.’
WRTP | BIG STEP: U.S. Department of Labor awards WRTP | Big Step $1.3 million YouthBuild grant
MILWAUKEE (July 27, 2026) — WRTP | BIG STEP has been awarded a nearly $1.3 million YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide education, workforce training and career opportunities for youth in Milwaukee. YouthBuild is a pre-apprenticeship
Sen. Drake: Senator Drake continues to lead Wisconsin on crypto currency policy with Legislative Council Study Committee appointment
MILWAUKEE – This month, Senator Dora Drake was appointed to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Cryptocurrency. This bipartisan committee will look at how cryptocurrency staking works, decide if state laws should cover it, and suggest any new rules. It
Dept. of Natural Resources: Applications for 2027 Upriver Lakes Sturgeon spearing season due Aug. 1
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes tag or purchase a preference point is Aug. 1, 2026 for the upcoming 2027 sturgeon spearing season. Within the Winnebago
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Shop smart and avoid scams for the back-to-school season
MADISON, Wis. – The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need, and for scammers, this presents
Petrashek campaign: Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler endorses Judge Nathan Petrashek
MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis B. Butler Jr. today announced his endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I. “Judge Nathan Petrashek is a good man who has the skill,
Dept. of Transportation: Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in the Wisconsin Primary Election on August 11, 2026. “Most people already have
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL releases roadmap to re-engaging populist conservatives with America’s founding principles
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), in partnership with Heart+Mind Strategies, released “Bridging the Gap,” new public opinion research exploring how populist-leaning conservative voters in Wisconsin view government institutions, as well as ways to reconnect classical conservative