MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have coordinated efforts since 2019 to survey black-necked stilts, a migratory shorebird that has established a breeding population at Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area, and the most

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Patti Logsdon today applauded the Committee on Parks and Culture’s approval of legislation modernizing County policy governing partnerships between the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture and nonprofit support organizations.   The ordinance updates Chapter 13 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances … Please log in to access subscriber content.

[Madison, WI] Rep. Callahan has been appointed by the Joint Legislative Council to serve as the Chaiman of the Study Committee on Cemeteries. This study committee will focus on recodifying and updating language in Wisconsin’s cemetery laws, as well as reviewing current laws regarding abandoned cemeteries and burials on noncemetery

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced over $890,000 in worker training grant awards through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program to assist nine organizations in training more than 340 workers in healthcare, customer service, technology, and manufacturing to help fill critical workforce needs.  “Makin… Please

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has secured a major legal victory for property owners in Sister Bay after the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the Village’s four-bedroom cap for vacation rentals operates as an illegal “back-door prohibition on renting.”  The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel, Luke Berg, stated, “The Village of

WAUKESHA, Wis. — The Honorable Michael P. Maxwell has been appointed Presiding Judge of the Waukesha County Circuit Court, a leadership role that will assist in overseeing the administration and operation of one of Wisconsin’s busiest circuit court systems. Judge Maxwell has served on the Waukesha County Circuit Court since first

Omid Razmpour, a 2020 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire nursing graduate, did not set out to become an entrepreneur. Nor did he set out to build an analytics framework and technology platform designed to overhaul the nursing management system in one of the nation’s major healthcare and health education systems —

On Tuesday, July 21, the Young Democrats of Wisconsin and the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin will host the only Democratic Primary Forum for WI State Treasurer. The forum will be from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Concordia Ballroom, 1129 La Crosse St. in La Crosse. Register to attend the forum live

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today that federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for eligible workers in Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Marathon, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, and Winnebago Counties and the Oneida Nation due to

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Centers in Marathon, Milwaukee, and Outagamie Counties to assist businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding occurring April 13 – 23. Beginning Monday, July 13, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand a… Please log in to

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces the first confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the state this year. Mosquitoes collected from Milwaukee County have tested positive for WNV and a wild bird from Bayfield County tested positive for the virus. This is a sign that there are mosquitoes in

De Pere, Wis. –  Katie Baney announced today that she has received the official endorsement of the National Rifle Association, making her the only candidate in Wisconsin’s First Senate District race to earn the organization’s endorsement. The endorsement recognizes Baney’s long-standing commitment to defending the Second Amendment and her years

MADISON – Building on a successful digital campaign, Wisconsin Conservation Voters announced today a door-to-door canvassing effort across southeast Wisconsin.  Starting this week, organizers will knock on 25,000 doors in southeast Wisconsin to talk with We Energies ratepayers about rising utility costs and community action. The effort is backed by

Port Washington, Wis. – The Responsible Energy Alliance, a citizen coalition (“REA”), filed an expedited motion Monday with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (“PSC”), asking the regulatory agency to revoke its December 15, 2025, determination that American Transmission Company’s (“ATC”) application to build new extra-high- voltage transmission lines through

Washington, D.C. — The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) is continuing its “States Don’t Wait” campaign with the release of its second spot, “Pact,” running across the same five battleground states this summer as part of the organization’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The new ad draws a direct line from

WASHINGTON — Wisconsin has the nation’s third-highest Black homicide victimization rate according to the 20th edition of the Violence Policy Center’s (VPC) annual report Black Homicide Victimization in the United States. Both Wisconsin and Illinois had a Black homicide victimization rate of 38.6 per 100,000 in 2024.  Using the most recent data available from the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for Bayfield, Manitowoc, Marathon, and Racine counties and Hazard Mitigation statewide after severe storms and flooding caused severe damage to public infrastructure in April. In a letter sent to the govern… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

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(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will close its Summer Academy, Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) and indoor Milwaukee Recreation sites Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15 due to heat, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced in consultation with Milwaukee Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Totoraitis.  “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our

Marinette, WI — Bayshore Arts Center, located on the UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus announces Theatre on the Bay’s production of The Music Man – Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy. The Music Man is a classic, family-friendly story that has been entertaining audiences since 1957.  The Music Man takes the stage July 17-26, 2026, for