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ASHLAND — Conservative businessman, corporate attorney, and fifth-generation Ashland native Paul Wassgren announced today that he is suspending his campaign for the 7th Congressional District in order to assist Republican efforts throughout Wisconsin and to expand his involvement with the Catholic
THE REFUND YOU WON’T BE GETTING This week, the Trump administration launched an online portal to refund money back from tariffs the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional. There’s just one catch: it’s not for you. The portal — known as CAPE,
MADISON, Wis. – Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton has endorsed Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court, citing Brunette’s commitment to protecting fundamental rights and freedoms and her experience on the bench. “Supreme Court justices provide the essential backstop
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, during Earth Week, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins expressing his concerns with the USDA’s proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule, which would impact nearly 70,000 acres of land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Gov. Evers, who has made
Contractor representative reminds drivers to see more than a vest, see a person Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman yesterday joined the Wisconsin State Patrol and a contractor representative to urge people to drive safely in work zones
MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, the Milwaukee Common Council took a historic step in prioritizing community safety and youth empowerment by officially passing a resolution to designate the last week of April as Youth Victory Over Violence Week. Sponsored by Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, the
MILWAUKEE – For the fourth year in a row, overdose and opioid overdose deaths are on the decline in Milwaukee County. On Tuesday, April 21, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by Dr. Ben Weston, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) applauds the Milwaukee Common Council for passing a resolution calling for the immediate release of Salah Sarsour and affirming his right to due process under the Constitution. The resolution passed with a decisive vote
GREEN BAY, Wis.— UW-Green Bay asked, and the Phoenix community showed up. Friends, alumni and community partners came together and raised $262,604 during the third annual UW-Green Bay Giving Day marking a 28.2% increase over last year and underscoring the powerful role
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), together with Walleyes for Tomorrow, has announced the continuation of the walleye reward tag study in the Bay of Green Bay and its major tributaries. The Bay of Green Bay and its tributaries support a
Menomonie, Wis. – Girl Scouts and turkeys and zombies! Oh, my! Animation and digital media and video production seniors are busy wrapping up their capstone projects before setting their cinematic monsters loose at the 4th Annual Unspooled Film & Animation Festival
Today, we mark the passing of Dan Bice, a one-of-a-kind journalist who never flinched, never coasted, and never let powerful people get comfortable. For decades at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, he asked the questions others wouldn’t, chased facts others missed, and
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Superior on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, 2026. At 9:47 p.m. Tuesday evening,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in celebration of Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Forest Appreciation Week, today released Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge 2025 Annual Report. The report shows that Wisconsin planted nearly 12 million trees and conserved more than 7,800 acres of
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Devin Remiker, spoke with reporters about how Democrats from across the state are not taking a beat after Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s massive 20 point win and are gearing up
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the Newville boat launch in Rock County, effectively immediately. High water levels on the Rock River have made this launch unsafe to use, and members of the public should
MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of the passing of Dan Bice, political journalist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “For more than 30 years, Dan Bice was a pillar of Wisconsin’s political landscape.
For the tenth year, providers recognized for protecting children’s health through vaccination The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced its annual BigShot awardees, celebrating 162 Wisconsin health care providers who are committed to protecting children’s health by ensuring
KENOSHA, WI – Kenosha Police Captain James Beller has been secured the endorsement of the State’s third-largest municipal police force’s association, the Kenosha Professional Police Association. KPPA President Rusten Sheskey informed Beller the Board voted unanimously to endorse him for
ASHLAND — Conservative businessman, corporate attorney, and fifth-generation Ashland native Paul Wassgren announced today that he is suspending his campaign for the 7th Congressional District in order to assist Republican efforts throughout Wisconsin and to expand his involvement with the Catholic Church. “This election has never been about a position or
THE REFUND YOU WON’T BE GETTING This week, the Trump administration launched an online portal to refund money back from tariffs the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional. There’s just one catch: it’s not for you. The portal — known as CAPE, or Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries — allows companies that
MADISON, Wis. – Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton has endorsed Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court, citing Brunette’s commitment to protecting fundamental rights and freedoms and her experience on the bench. “Supreme Court justices provide the essential backstop to protect our fundamental rights, including personal healthcare rights, all
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, during Earth Week, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins expressing his concerns with the USDA’s proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule, which would impact nearly 70,000 acres of land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin. Gov. Evers, who has made building strong government-to-government relationships with Native Nations in Wisconsin, respecting
Contractor representative reminds drivers to see more than a vest, see a person Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman yesterday joined the Wisconsin State Patrol and a contractor representative to urge people to drive safely in work zones this construction season. Each year, more than 2,000 crashes happen
MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, the Milwaukee Common Council took a historic step in prioritizing community safety and youth empowerment by officially passing a resolution to designate the last week of April as Youth Victory Over Violence Week. Sponsored by Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, the resolution formalizes the city’s commitment to supporting non-violent conflict resolution
MILWAUKEE – For the fourth year in a row, overdose and opioid overdose deaths are on the decline in Milwaukee County. On Tuesday, April 21, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by Dr. Ben Weston, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner Office, and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) applauds the Milwaukee Common Council for passing a resolution calling for the immediate release of Salah Sarsour and affirming his right to due process under the Constitution. The resolution passed with a decisive vote of 12-0, with 3 members not present, reflecting strong and unified
GREEN BAY, Wis.— UW-Green Bay asked, and the Phoenix community showed up. Friends, alumni and community partners came together and raised $262,604 during the third annual UW-Green Bay Giving Day marking a 28.2% increase over last year and underscoring the powerful role UW-Green Bay plays in strengthening the region it serves. Giving
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), together with Walleyes for Tomorrow, has announced the continuation of the walleye reward tag study in the Bay of Green Bay and its major tributaries. The Bay of Green Bay and its tributaries support a world-class walleye fishery that has grown in popularity in recent
Menomonie, Wis. – Girl Scouts and turkeys and zombies! Oh, my! Animation and digital media and video production seniors are busy wrapping up their capstone projects before setting their cinematic monsters loose at the 4th Annual Unspooled Film & Animation Festival on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, at University
Today, we mark the passing of Dan Bice, a one-of-a-kind journalist who never flinched, never coasted, and never let powerful people get comfortable. For decades at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, he asked the questions others wouldn’t, chased facts others missed, and held a bright, unrelenting light on public life in Wisconsin.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Superior on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, 2026. At 9:47 p.m. Tuesday evening, a Superior Police Department officer, Ibrahim Carson, with 1 year and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in celebration of Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Forest Appreciation Week, today released Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge 2025 Annual Report. The report shows that Wisconsin planted nearly 12 million trees and conserved more than 7,800 acres of forestland in the state in 2025 as part of Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge, bringing
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Devin Remiker, spoke with reporters about how Democrats from across the state are not taking a beat after Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s massive 20 point win and are gearing up to defeat Republicans in November. While Wisconsin Republicans like Tom
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the Newville boat launch in Rock County, effectively immediately. High water levels on the Rock River have made this launch unsafe to use, and members of the public should avoid visiting the launch until water levels recede. The launch
MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of the passing of Dan Bice, political journalist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “For more than 30 years, Dan Bice was a pillar of Wisconsin’s political landscape. His commitment to nonpartisan, honest reporting set the standard for
For the tenth year, providers recognized for protecting children’s health through vaccination The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced its annual BigShot awardees, celebrating 162 Wisconsin health care providers who are committed to protecting children’s health by ensuring they are up to date on childhood vaccinations that prevent
KENOSHA, WI – Kenosha Police Captain James Beller has been secured the endorsement of the State’s third-largest municipal police force’s association, the Kenosha Professional Police Association. KPPA President Rusten Sheskey informed Beller the Board voted unanimously to endorse him for Kenosha County Sheriff. Beller remarked: “I’m grateful to KPPA for