MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Washburn County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Dennis Stuart’s resignation, effective June 12, 2026. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. The

MILWAUKEE – The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25, 2026, at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave. WHAT: The annual Memorial Day ceremony and observance on the Milwaukee VA grounds is outdoors and will honor fallen Veterans, their families, and those prisoners

Madison, WI, May 20, 2026 — The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WORH) is introducing EMS F.O.R.W.A.R.D., a detailed plan to address the issues highlighted in the nationally-recognized EMS Week, running May 17–23, 2026. Developed by WORH’s Rural EMS Outreach Program Manager, James Small, the initiative draws on decades of field experience and technical support

Brown County Celebrates America 250 with History Telling Plaque (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, along with Parks Director Matt Kriese and the Wisconsin Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), held a dedication ceremony as part of its celebration of America 250 for a new Liberty

MILWAUKEE — Today, former Governor Jim Doyle endorsed Judge Pedro Colón for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I have known Pedro Colón for many years. I’m proud to endorse him for the Wisconsin Supreme Court”, said Governor Doyle. With over 15 years of experience on the court and 10 years in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced he’ll be introducing the Tax the Grift Act, a bill to tax all payouts from President Trump’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” at 100 percent so that all taxpayer funding goes back to the Treasury rather than into the hands of Trump allies.   “Donald Trump just

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Dep​artment of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 27, 2026. Potato growers have until June 15, 2026, to vote on the following

[Superior, WI…]  Members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors came out strongly today for former 73rd State Representative Angie Sapik in her bid for the 25th State Senate seat. Board members included leaders who are supporting the former state assembly member from Douglas County.  Sapik was elected to the

Wisconsin Democrats including Emily Berge, Rebecca Cooke’s primary opponent in the 3rd congressional district, signed onto a letter emphasizing their support of sex-change surgeries for minors.  Local elected officials that have endorsed Rebecca Cooke also signed onto the letter. The letter ends, in part, with, “we also call on healthcare providers,

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in celebration of the older adults who have helped shape Milwaukee County through their leadership, service, and dedication to our community. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” is a reminder of the importance for seniors to proactively manage

UW-Stout construction management students competed against the nation’s top students during Associated Builders and Contractors’ hallmark annual event, the Construction Management Competition, held this spring in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ABC competition gives students a glimpse into the real world of construction, testing their project management, estimating, safety, quality c… Please log in

MADISON, Wis. — As a member of Congress, MAGA gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany voted to overturn the 2020 election results and still refuses to acknowledge the verified results of the 2020 election to this day. Now, Tom Tiffany is standing silent as Donald Trump takes nearly $2 billion in public tax dollars for a

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to plan ahead and be patient on Wisconsin roads and in work zones across the state. According to AAA, more than 744,000 people will travel on Wisconsin roads this holiday weekend. Peak

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll on Tuesday, May 26, at 12:01 a.m. CDT, via electronic distribution and web posting. There will not be an in-person release for this poll. * Please note that this release is Tuesday, rather than the traditional

WISCONSIN – This past week has seen a renewed focus on the results of Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election.  When asked if President Biden won in 2020, a leading candidate for governor stated “the problem with the 2020 election was the improprieties that happened.” Meanwhile, FBI officials continue to probe results that have been audited

MARSHFIELD, Wis. – More than half of deer ticks tested by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute from its citizen science tick study were found to carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) in the spring of 2024 to investigate tick species

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led 14 of her Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to prioritize American workers during the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and stand up to China. The lawmakers laid out a comprehensive plan and called on the Trump Administration

MENOMONIE, Wis. —   A  U.S. Marine Corps rifleman will be the featured speaker at the annual Evergreen Memorial Day Ceremony, a longstanding local tradition honoring those who gave their lives in service to the nation. Ther service begins at 9:30 a.m.  Monday, May 26, at Evergreen Cemetery. This year’s featured speaker will be Marine Corps veteran…

Commencement season is being celebrated across the Universities of Wisconsin throughout May, and May 20 will mark a special milestone in public higher education in the state. Today, eight graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will accept their bachelor’s degrees in professional studies — graduates who have earned their

Washington, DC – The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction Report, a series of regulatory actions for state and local governments to increase efficiency and ease regulatory barriers to housing construction and affordability. “HUD is encouraging our state and local partners