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

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced 95 schools statewide have earned Schools of Recognition honors. The awards celebrate exceptional efforts of educators, students, families, and school staff in ensuring educational success for all students, especially among those facing economic challenges. Launched in 2003, the Schools of Recognition

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to make a lasting impact during the month of April by participating in a Work Play Earth Day event. Annually, Wisconsinites have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through acts of service and outdoor recreation at

The News: WILL is proud to announce the addition of Rebecca Furdek as Deputy Counsel. Her hire reflects WILL’s continued growth and commitment to litigating high-stakes cases promoting free speech, economic liberty, and equal rights. In Rebecca’s new role, she will be instrumental in pushing back against government overreach in Wisconsin

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MADISON, Wis. –  For many, spring cleaning is a popular tradition for decluttering, resetting and refreshing spaces. A new survey by the American Cleaning Institute finds that 80% of Americans plan to spring clean this year, and while spring cleaning offers a fresh start to the warmer seasons, it is important to

MADISON, WI — Tony Castañeda, candidate for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District, calls for legislation legalizing marijuana and related products in the state of Wisconsin. “When I first arrived in Madison in 1974, Ben Masel was one of the first people I was introduced to,” Castañeda recalled. “We quickly became friends as

Today, State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) announced her re-election bid for the 97th Assembly District. Representative Duchow was first elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature in a 2015 special election. Throughout her decade of service, Representative Duchow has remained steadfast in her commitment to limit government oversight, maintain&nbs… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

First-of-its-kind project trains the future energy workforce MADISON, Wis. — Madison College celebrated a major sustainability milestone with an Earth Week ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new solar plus energy storage system at the Truax campus. The project serves as a model for high-performance buildings in cold climates, like Wisconsin, by combining

MPS’s 53% benefit rate is correct and validated by external audits. Both the rate and our proposals have been validated by our team as well as veteran school finance expert who has worked for some of the nation’s largest school districts.  Like other governmental entities, MPS uses a blended benefit

OCONOMOWOC, WI – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald announced the date and location of WI-05’s 2026 Congressional Art Show. Each spring, the Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives, recognizes and encourages the artistic talent of high school students throughout Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District. The Grand Prize-winning piece will

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) welcomes and strongly supports Milwaukee Alderman Alex Brower’s introduction of a resolution calling for the immediate release of Salah Sarsour and affirming his right to due process. The resolution is set to be introduced for immediate adoption at the Milwaukee Common Council meeting on Tuesday,

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The annual March for Life Wisconsin will take place from 2pm-4pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026, on the State Street steps at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison. The March for Life Wisconsin is a joyful and peaceful march to celebrate and protect every human life. Organizers expect the event

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously re-elected Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell, affirming her leadership following a term defined by historic budget outcomes, restored transit funding, and nationally recognized equity-driven policy.  Over the past term, Nicholson-Bovell led the adoption of a unanimous 2025 budget and a 17-1 2026 budget, advanced ke…

MILWAUKEE – At today’s organizational meeting, Supervisor Steven Shea (8th District) was unanimously re-elected by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to serve as First Vice Chair for the 2026–2028 term.   Supervisor Shea, now in his fifth term representing the south shore communities of Cudahy, South Milwaukee, Saint Francis, and part of

MILWAUKEE – On Monday, April 20, 2026, Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones was officially sworn in at the Milwaukee County Courthouse by the Honorable Lena C. Taylor as she began her fifth year of dedicated service as Milwaukee County Supervisor and was reelected to continue her leadership role as Second Vice Chairwoman

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared that under the newly passed “Gail’s Law,” Wisconsin women will be able to get medically necessary supplemental breast screenings or diagnostic breast examinations for those with dense breasts or who are at an increased risk of breast cancer fully covered by health insurance