Bill Kaplan: Social Security can be saved despite Ron Johnson
Americans are anxious and fearful. Lifting the Social Security payroll tax cap would be an important step in reassuring all Americans.
Chuck Melvin: Meteoric jump in US national debt can no longer be ignored
Instead of paying attention to serious economic issues, we’re building a ballroom, alienating our allies and solving a voter-fraud problem that doesn’t exist.
James E. Causey: World wants better map depiction of Africa. America said no.
The U.N. vote called for maps that better reflect Africa’s true size. The U.S. was the only country to vote against it.
Brad Pfaff: It shouldn’t take an attack to unite us
As we reflect on 9/11’s 25th anniversary, it is important to remember that there is more that unites us than divides us. We must come together, for the common good, again.
Dave Zweifel: Sept. 12, 2001: the day we came together
Even Congress came together, and politicians put down their swords to rally Americans against a new enemy. People began speaking to each other. Perhaps this is what we should remember.
Wisconsin Historical Society, Old World Wisconsin: Five new spinetingling experiences debut at Old World Wisconsin’s Halloween Legends & Lore
Popular evening event opens on October 9 for six nights only! EAGLE, Wis. – Mysterious legends, Victorian traditions and eerie tales take center stage when Old World Wisconsin opens for Halloween Legends & Lore. Held on six Friday and Saturday
James Wigderson: Remembering September 11
Now, 25 years later, I still have trouble making sense of it all.
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Rejecting division: Wisconsin organizations call for voters to vote no on anti-equity amendment
As organizations committed to protecting the rights of all Wisconsinites, we write against the harmful constitutional amendment on the November ballot. We strongly urge voters to oppose this amendment and vote no. Most Wisconsinites believe that no matter our background, race,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Dedication planned for historical marker at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area
SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend a special ceremony at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Sept. 26, 2026 to celebrate the dedication of an official state historical marker at the property. The event is organized
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: Wisconsin celebrates Disability Voting Rights Week September 14-18
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (DVC) is excited to announce September 14-18, 2026, has officially been proclaimed Disability Voting Rights Week in Wisconsin. Disability Voting Rights Week is a national, nonpartisan initiative to build the power of the disability vote
UW-Milwaukee: Will reimagine how to transfer knowledge from lab to marketplace with $6 million NSF grant
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has received a four-year, $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to rethink how the university moves research discoveries from the laboratory into practical use. Led by Ilya Avdeev, director of the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
Tiffany recounts plane crash: ‘We are just really fortunate’
Recounting the Saturday night crash, Tiffany said they were on the final approach to the airport in Wausau when the power went out suddenly. It was seconds later that Boltz made the water landing and the two climbed out of the plane as it began to submerge.
‘UpFront’ looks at fundraising effort for 9/11 memorial
A new $4 million fundraising campaign is underway to dramatically expand the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum as the nation paused to remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks after 25 years.
LeaderEthics: Former federal appellate judges to visit La Crosse Sept. 17 to discuss rule of law and 2026 election
LA CROSSE, WI — Two former federal appellate judges will make a special visit to La Crosse on Thursday, September 17, bringing an important message about the rule of law, the judicial system and the integrity of the November 2026 election. Judge
Tiffany campaign: Recounts emergency plane landing in Lake Wausau, thanks first responders
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany on Sunday addressed the emergency plane landing in Lake Wausau that sent him and the pilot to the hospital Saturday night, thanking the pilot and first responders whose actions helped bring both men to safety. “We