PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Pine Island State Wildlife Area is currently closed until further notice due to major flood levels on the Wisconsin River in the Portage area, to protect public health and safety. The property will be reopened when flood waters recede and

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health and the Green Bay Packers have announced a multi-year agreement for the health system to serve as the Official Health Care Partner of the Green Bay Packers. The partnership is extensive. UW Health and the Green Bay Packers will participate in joint community initiatives and fan-focused events

Cop Killer; Street Ambusher Killed 2; Murderer Stabbed Victim 20 Times MADISON – On April 3, Governor Evers created the “Juvenile Life Sentence Commutation Process,” allowing him to release from prison juveniles who were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release. A review of Wisconsin Department of

The Republican State Leadership Committee and its affiliated PACs (“RSLC”) enter the second quarter of 2026 facing a political environment that is likely to be one of the most challenging for state Republicans in recent years. With national dynamics in a mid-term year increasingly shaping down-ballot races, state legislative contests

Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 14, 2026, United States District Judge Byron B. Conway sentenced Ruben Salgado-Espinoza (age: 51) to 169 months of imprisonment for conspiring to distribute cocaine and illegally re-entering the United States after being

Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Nael Jabbar (age 47) of Franklin, Wisconsin, pled guilty on April 14, 2026, to one count of wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1341, and one count of filing a false tax return, in

MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Dunn County Highway Department is undertaking several roadway and bridge improvement projects during the 2026 construction season, focusing on pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements and long‑term roadway durability. “The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has made a major investment to improve the county’s roadways,” said County Highway Commissioner

WATCH: Clark County Circuit Court judge and former district attorney enters race pledging to protect the rights and freedoms of all WisconsinitesNEILLSVILLE, Wis. – Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette today announced her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court, releasing a video highlighting her experience and commitment to protecting the rights and

In February, Wisconsin mental health provider, Rogers Behavioral Health, illegally fired three caregivers for simply saying that they and their co-workers were forming a union. This week, the National Labor Relations Board, sided with the union, the National Union of Healthcare Workers, rejecting Rogers’ attempt to prevent a vote and ordering

Milwaukee, WI — Incumbent Democratic State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. is announcing today his candidacy for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, continuing his service to the 12th District. After careful prayer, conversations with his family, and listening to the community, Rep. Goodwin made the decision to run at

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County continued its coordinated response and damage assessment efforts today following multiple rounds of severe storms that moved through the county on the evening of Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in the Village of Lisbon, near the intersection of Highway 164 and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) continues to support response to severe storms and flooding impacting most of the state. The SEOC was elevated to Level 2 on April 14. The SEOC has been communicating with county and tribal emergency managers and has received reports of

“Our educators at the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association deserve a contract that respects the incredibly important work they do to set our kids up for success. For decades, Republicans in the state legislature have undermined our public schools and prevented them from serving our kids. Now, Milwaukee Public Schools and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to stop the sale of 1,000-pound bombs and bulldozers to Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu continues to wage a war in Lebanon, breaking the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, killing hundreds of civilians, and extending the regional

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #289, declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state continue to experience and recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding, all of which are expected to continue throughout the week.   Gov. Evers signed the order today after traveling to Union Center in Juneau County to meet with local neighbors, emergency and

More than $2 million raised for immediate needs MADISON, WI (April 15, 2026) — During the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association’s seventh Day of the Badger event, April 14-15, more than $2 million was raised to help UW-Madison remain a world-class educational institution. Gifts of every size added up, with donors supporting more than

(Brown County, Wis.) – In accordance with the State of Wisconsin canceling its tornado drills, Brown County Emergency Management is canceling its annual tornado drills scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, due to this week’s severe weather events in several communities here in Brown County. Considering the active responses and