Wisconsin Historical Society: Portage Canal re-listed in the National Register of Historic Places
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the additional documentation for the Portage Canal in the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 2025 at the statewide level of significance. The Portage Canal extends from Portage, Columbia County
Sen. Jacque: Legislation addressing domestic violence moves to governor’s desk
Several other Jacque proposals also sent to Evers for signature MADISON, WI…A number of bi-partisan bills authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) passed the floor of the State Senate Tuesday and now advance to the governor’s desk for a
Dems, Republicans clash over resolution honoring Kirk
The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly approved a resolution honoring the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as Dems sought unsuccessfully to amend it to condemn all political violence.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Sweet investment opportunity, or scam?
MADISON, Wis. – Scammers convince consumers to invest their money in fraudulent schemes by using many different tricks – even romance. Ahead of Sweetest Day on October 18, consumers can protect themselves from heartbreak and devastating financial loss by learning
Rep. Dallman: Announces Joel Strahota as First Responder of the Year
Representative Alex Dallman Honors Fire Chief and EMS Director Joel Strahota During Ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Alex Dallman (R–Markesan) announced that Joel Strahota, Fire Chief of the Grand River Fire District – Markesan Fire
Rep. Kurtz: Names 41st District First Responder of the Year
Madison – Wisconsin State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) has chosen Dells/Delton EMS Deputy Chief Brandon Frederick receive the First Responder of the Year Award for the 41st Assembly District. “Deputy Chief Brandon Frederick’s dedication to serving our region is incredible. He
WisDems: Two weeks in: Wisconsin Republicans drag out government shutdown to raise health care costs for Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — It’s been two weeks since Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, led by Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil, shut down the government because they wanted to strip health care funding from Wisconsinites. As the open enrollment period looms and health
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Hosts “Backyard S’mores & Candidates Night” in Janesville
Janesville, WI — The Capital Area Libertarian Party invites the public to a fun and informative evening on Saturday, October 25th at 6:30 PM in downtown Janesville. The event, titled “Backyard S’mores & Candidates Night,” will combine a cozy fall
DNC ad targets Steil, Van Orden over tariffs
The DNC has launched a new ad hitting GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden on tariffs and their impact on farmers.
Mike McCabe: Cooling on schooling
More and more Americans are cooling on schooling despite one analysis after another showing higher education remains a good investment that pays a handsome return.
Gregory Humphrey: Detroit needs to move to EV future with haste
The U.S. is making itself into a worldwide joke regarding EV technology for one awful reason. We have allowed the lack of political leadership on the issue to reign.
Rolf Lindgren: Kelda Roys’ ticket resale bill is a bad idea
Democratic governor candidate and Wisconsin state Senator Kelda Roys is floating a ticket resale bill that bans resale more than 10% above the face value of the ticket.
Mary Beth Danielson: Is there freedom of speech in Muskego?
The arrest and trial of a retired librarian for expressing his views should chill us all.
R.J. Johnson: A republic at the edge
Our democracy feels like it’s standing at the edge of something vast and dark. Not because of abstract arguments or political theater, but because the instruments of violence that a free society keeps tightly controlled are being offered up as tools for domestic political warfare.
Bill Barth: Time for a revolution of the rational
The government shutdown is the result of disagreements between grown adults who are acting like 3-year-olds.