Bruce Thompson: Comparing Milwaukee homicide data to other cities
Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.
Danny Akenson: Citizens fight back against factory farm pollution
For the last two years, Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin (GROWW) has played a key role in bringing together ordinary people and small farmers to pass local ordinances to protect our homes. People across the region are holding strong as corporate mega-dairies try to take over our agricultural landscape.
Angela Lang: Weaponizing the National Guard is fascism
A military is designed to protect citizens, not to be weaponized by a president who is determined to centralize as much power as possible.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Watch for reptiles and amphibians on Wisconsin’s roads this fall
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report when and where they see frogs, salamanders, lizards or snakes, known collectively as herptiles, crossing the road during the late summer and early fall. As temperatures
Dept. of Administration: Governor Evers declares September Coastal Awareness Month
2025 Wisconsin Great Lakes Chronicle, Grant Applications, and Events Announced Madison, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers proclaimed September Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact that Lake Michigan and Lake Superior have for Wisconsin’s economy, recreation, tourism, cultural history,
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Legislative Democrats introduce bills to support public schools
Package includes funding boost and adds voucher cost transparency to property tax bills MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) joined fellow Legislative Democrats to introduce the “Kids First” bill package addressing key issues with funding for public schools
Dane County Exec Agard: Honors first responders at 9/11 Memorial
MADISON – This morning, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard joined members of Firefighters Local 311, community leaders, and residents at a memorial service honoring the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001. “On 9/11, our nation endured unimaginable tragedy,” County
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Sizable increases for Wisconsin tax levies, property values, forum data tool shows
Growth in values meant property tax rates fell statewide for 11th straight year Gross property tax levies across Wisconsin increased 4.2% in 2024, the second largest increase since 2009, according to the findings of the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s newly updated
Cooke campaign: Unveils district Advisory Council
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced her campaign’s district Advisory Council as she continues building a broad coalition of support across Western Wisconsin. The Advisory Council is made up of local
UW-Stout: ‘Making It’: Master’s in design student’s documentary is time capsule of London’s underground music scene
Mohr creates artistic statement on what it means to be a musician in one of the world’s most vibrant cities Menomonie, Wis. – Traveling across one of the world’s most artistically vibrant cities this summer, University of Wisconsin-Stout Master of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces 2026 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest winners
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2026 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. The winning entries will be featured on the next editions of the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Many talented
Wisconsin Technology Council: Policy initiatives touching Wisconsin’s tech economy to be examined at Sept. 23 Tech Council luncheon
MADISON, Wis. – Even with a limited number of days in the current session, members of the state Assembly and Senate may take up several bills of importance to Wisconsin’s tech-based economy in coming months. Hear from veteran Capitol observers Tuesday,
DC Wrap: Steil and Van Orden attend White House Rose Garden dinner, lawmakers condemn Kirk shooting
In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Americans for Autism Advocacy: Condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk
PEWAUKEE, WISC. – Conservative media influencer and Turning Point USA President Charlie Kirk was shot dead on September 10, 2025, during a speaking engagement on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The suspect of interest has been
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on the assassination of Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. “Charlie Kirk was one of the most pivotal voices of the modern conservative movement. He stood unwaveringly for free speech and for