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 governor dated July 8, 2026, FEMA said the impact to infrastructure in these communities, in addition

(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

MADISON, WI (July 13, 2026) —  As global tensions rise and shift, UW Now Live will explore some of the hot spots that are shaping the world’s future. From a rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa to a fragile ceasefire framework between the U.S. and Iran, and the ongoing war in

Alder John W. Duncan, District 1, is resigning from the Madison Common Council, effective July 31, 2026.  “My last day as your alder will be Friday, July 31, 2026. My husband and I have decided to move from Madison. While we are excited for this next step, leaving this community

“The public is getting far too familiar with hearing Sara Rodriguez apologize. One year ago, Rodriguez launched her campaign claiming Gov. Evers gave her a special heads-up that he was not running for re-election. We soon learned from Gov. Evers that her claim was false. In the past year, we

MILWAUKEE, WI — Democratic candidate for Governor Joel Brennan released the following statement following Sara Rodriguez’s press conference about her campaign: “Sara Rodriguez failed to answer many serious and mounting questions about her campaign’s mismanagement and, more importantly, failed to take responsibility for what unfolded on her campaign. Wisconsinites deserve competence and

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health and Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam have officially reached an agreement to bring the medical center into the UW Health system of care. This milestone reflects steady progress and disciplined planning, according to Carey Gehl, chief strategy officer, UW Health. “This is an important milestone,” she

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) released the following statement upon the conclusion of their four-day Congressional delegation to Cuba: “I went to Cuba thirty years ago, three and a half years ago, and now today,” said Rep. Pocan. “As a

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary-designee Keith Sonderling, slamming the department’s recent letters to states, including Wisconsin, dated June 17 and July 6, in which he threatened to withhold critical funding needed to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse and support Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance (UI) program based on misleading data and substandard analysis to accuse Wisconsin of allowing rampant fraud and failing to protect taxpayer dollars.   This is the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Ginseng Board of Wisconsin election results. Robert Kaldunski and Aaron Kaiser, both of Edgar, began three-year terms on the board on July 1, 2026. About the Wisconsin Ginseng BoardThe Ginseng Board of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of the annual Board of Curators Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations across the state for exceptional work aligned with the organization’s mission to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.  The Board

LA CROSSE / EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Community Action Wisconsin (CAW), a new grassroots organizing effort, announced today that it has turned in over 13,000 signatures to city clerks in La Crosse and Eau Claire to place Local Healthcare Action Plan measures on the November 2026 ballot. The citizen-led effort

The final 3rd CD Democratic Primary Debate Forum will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14 from 6:30pm-8:00pm in Eau Claire. The forum will be held at the Business Education Center of Chippewa Valley Technical College. 620 W. Clairemont Ave. Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke will both be in attendance.  This is