MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to take advantage of its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 and share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. Winter Free Fishing Weekend gives families, friends and newcomers an opportunity give fishing a try or

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trad​e and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 23, 2026. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock sector.

Milwaukee, WI — January 12, 2026 — Enough is Enough ~ A Legacy for Erin, a grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to preventing injury and death from reckless driving, has released its THIRD report highlighting troubling sentencing trends in Milwaukee County courts. Since launching its Court Watch MKE initiative in June 2024,

Since launching his campaign for Governor, former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes has been crisscrossing the state on his “Wisconsin Way” tour, a statewide effort to discuss how rising costs are affecting Wisconsin families, farmers, and small businesses. This weekend, Lt. Governor Barnes traveled to Chippewa, Douglas, and Ashland counties to

AI-Assisted Film and Video Production class to open summer 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assisted Film and Video Production course will launch at University of Wisconsin-Stout in summer 2026. The course, possibly a first-of-its-kind in the Universities of Wisconsin, was developed by a video production faculty

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Rodriguez urges lawmakers and local leaders to adopt safeguards, transparency standards, and accountability measures as ICE activity escalates in Wisconsin MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez today called on Wisconsin legislators, county officials, mayors, and local councils to take immediate action to protect public safety, civil rights, and the integrity of

Support from communities across Wisconsin fuels early campaign growth BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, local elected official Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign reported raising a total of $43,339 from 165 contributions on its January Continuing Report and reports having $36,239 cash on hand. As a candidate in the Democratic Primary for Wisconsin

CONTACT: info@erictoney.com Raises Nearly $450,000 Since Announcing Campaign in October FOND DU LAC, WI – Republican Attorney General candidate Eric Toney today announced a fundraising haul of $446,000 since launching his campaign in October, the largest amount raised by a non-incumbent candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General in their first reporting period. Toney’s

Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly Environment Committee held a public hearing and considered AB 635, the Water Quality Notification Act. Representative Billings introduced this legislation and released the following statement. “I was proud to testify in favor of the Water Quality Notification Act because everyone in Wisconsin deserves to know

Van Orden’s vote last month has already led to health care cost increases for Wisconsinites On January 1st, nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites saw their health care prices go up because Van Orden let ACA tax credits expire Van Orden’s website calls for the repeal of the ACA In July, Van Orden voted in favor

40% of Wisconsinites Won’t Be Able To Watch Packers-Bears Playoff Game on Broadcast Due To Amazon’s Exclusive Streaming Rights Mandela Barnes: “Amazon And The NFL Are Ripping Off Wisconsinites To Grow Their Own Pocketbooks.” WATCH HERE Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released a new video slamming Amazon and the National Football League for blocking millions

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Kewaunee County.  Early Friday morning, Jan. 9, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from an agricultural field to an intermittent stream that connects to Rio Creek. The cause of the spill

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Kewaunee County.  Early Friday morning, Jan. 9, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from an agricultural field to an intermittent stream that connects to Rio Creek. The cause of the spill

MADISON, WI – Representative Benjamin Franklin today congratulated Robinson Inc. and The Lawton Standard Co., both based in De Pere, on being named finalists for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, recognizing their excellence, innovation, and lasting contributions to Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector. “Robinson Inc. and The Lawton Standard Co.

MADISON – Today, State Senator Kelda Roys sent letter to the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation calling for an independent third-party investigation into the tragic murder of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota and for a suspension of ICE raids until our communities can be assured they are properly trained to obey our

MONROE COUNTY, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a stipulated judgment against Spring Valley Holsteins, Inc., a medium-sized dairy farm in Norwalk, Wis., and its operator, Alan Ferries. The defendants agreed to pay $120,000 to resolve alleged violations related to a fish kill in Moore Creek and an

Madison, WI – Legislation authored by Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) and Sen. Rob Hutton (R- Brookfield) that would cut Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime pay received a public hearing Thursday before the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means at the State Capitol. Assembly Bill 461 creates a state income tax

RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, on the heels of the US House’s bipartisan vote to extend ACA credits, ER nurse Mitchell Berman, slammed Congressman Bryan Steil for voting against it.  “As an ER nurse, I see every day what happens when people can’t afford the care they need. Bryan Steil wants Wisconsinites

Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in the absence of WisconsinEye coverage of legislative activity: “As our legislative activity resumed this week, the loss of WisconsinEye’s service to Wisconsin residents is being felt by us all. While I’m confident this unfortunate situation will eventually