BABCOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 18 for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area. This unique opportunity will provide selected trappers with a high-quality trapping experience while simultaneously helping the DNR achieve its furbearer management goals on the 9,150-acre property.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Today, Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley released the following statement after raising over $1.5 million in the first 24 hours of the campaign: “I am humbled by this level of supportso early in our general election campaign. Despite an affordability crisis caused by MAGA extremist congressman Tom Tiffany backing

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Aug. 12, 2026 – The 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction generated $405,036 to support Wisconsin State Fair junior livestock exhibitors, continuing a tradition of investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders. Hosted by the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation in partnership with Wisconsin

RAYMOND, Wis. — New polling from Impact Research finds a dead heat in Wisconsin’s First District, as ER Nurse Mitchell Berman trails Bryan Steil by just 1 point in the initial vote: 49 percent to 48 percent. “This polling shows what Mitchell has been hearing directly from Wisconsin voters on

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius is inviting families to enroll their students in kindergarten through grade 12 for the upcoming school year at an MPS Enrollment Day event on August 20 at Wick Playfield. MPS data shows that registrations for the next school year have increased significantly

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) led the entire bipartisan Wisconsin Congressional delegation in support of Wisconsin’s request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) with Wisconsin Emergency Management following the devastating EF3 tornado that struck the Fox Valley on July 27. The tornado caused widespread destruction across Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, and Fox Crossing. It remained on

On Tuesday, August 11, Wisconsin held its primary election. The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) experienced a one-hour delay in reporting that did not impact the election results. In response to media inquiries, MEC is outlining what happened in the Q&A below. What happened? At the conclusion of the City of

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today launched a new seven-figure statewide advertising campaign airing across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The new ad, titled “Geez, That’s Crazy,” contrasts Tiffany’s common-sense agenda to raise academic standards, lower property taxes, and support law enforcement with David Crowley’s record in

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — KC Streich today announced the public launch of AI for Wisconsin, an independent civic write-in campaign for Governor of Wisconsin built around open, accountable, and empowering AI-assisted governance. Following a private development and campaign-design phase, the campaign is making its public goals, governance model, operating principles, and current

Altoona, Wis. – Michele Magadance Skinner issued the following statement after Tuesday’s partisan primary: “Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote Tuesday and to everyone who has supported this campaign. I’m grateful for your confidence and your support. “There have been plenty of attempts to distract from

MADISON– Representative Robyn Vining received the Legislative Award from the Wisconsin Dermatological Society (WDS), a statewide organization that supports the education of dermatologists, and addresses issues affecting skin health of the people of Wisconsin. The annual Legislative Award recognizes a state lawmaker for their policy leadership and work to advance WDS

MILWAUKEE— Last night, Wisconsin made history by choosing David Crowley as the Democratic nominee for Governor. Today, Wisconsin Black Democrats stand with David as he takes this historic victory into the general election. From growing up in one of the nation’s most incarcerated ZIP codes to serving as Milwaukee County Executive,

MILWAUKEE, WI — Following David Crowley’s victory in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball has moved the 2026 Wisconsin governor’s race from Toss-Up to Lean Democratic, citing Crowley’s ability to build a broad coalition and the changing political environment in the battleground state. Crowley enters the general election

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coalition had not successfully challenged

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Wisconsin and 48 state financial agencies in 47 states have reached a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers for improperly imposing “force-placed” insurance costs on borrowers who already had active homeowners’ insurance policies. Under the terms of

New reporting from Politico details how Derrick Van Orden refuses to return campaign cash from alleged domestic abuser Max Miller and even diminished the credible allegations leveled against him. Van Orden “refused to discuss the matter” and is refusing to return the cash. Politico: “Van Orden, asked Tuesday night about

State Fair Park, West Allis – Today, the State Building Commission met at the 175th Wisconsin State Fair to consider dozens of projects across Wisconsin. Representative Jill Billings, a member of the State Building Commission and the Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee, released the following statement: “I am proud

MARENGO, Wis. — The Town of Marengo has completed a collaborative initiative designed to help communities prepare before disasters strike—not simply recover after they occur. The project produced two practical resources that are now available to be shared with communities throughout Ashland County and across Wisconsin: – The Town of

MEQUON, Wis., August 12, 2026 — The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District for Brad Smith, making Smith the Democratic nominee who will face incumbent Congressman Glenn Grothman in the November general election. Nearly 70,000 voters participated in the Democratic primary, an unprecedented turnout

WEST ALLIS — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met at State Fair Park and approved a total of approximately $374 million in key building projects at state-owned facilities and properties statewide. This includes projects such as replacing a fire response ranger station in Crandon, reconstructing the dam at