MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Up North News exposes the extent to which D.C. and wealthy donors have changed Derrick Van Orden in a short period of time from a candidate who ran on bipartisanship to a congressman who needs little convincing to vote in lockstep with Republican party leadership. In 2025

MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys turned in nomination papers collected by grassroots volunteers from every corner of the state to become the first gubernatorial candidate to qualify for the ballot yesterday beating the June 1 deadline by 12 days. The primary election will take place August 11 and the general

CHICAGO (May 19, 2026) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced more than $15 million in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Wisconsin communities that need it most. This new funding is part of a comprehensive, lifecycle-based strategy to address

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Adam Gurney, 30, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced earlier this month by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 5 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. The prison term will be followed by 10 years of supervised release. Judge Conley also ordered Gurney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has appointed 24 individuals to serve on the state’s new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, created by the governor via Executive Order #277 on Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October 2025. Members include representatives from each of the 11 federally recognized Tribes… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State

When Jacob Oberg prepared to graduate with a bachelor’s in professional studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, attending the commencement ceremony on May 16 was not part of the plan. The U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran lives in Maryland with his wife and their two young sons. Making

May 19, 2026 (Milwaukee)—Mount Mary University was named one of the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation by Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s longest-running publication for advancing best practices in higher education. The award is a prestigious national distinction honoring colleges and universities that embrace creativity and transformative initiatives within their teaching, learning, re… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin released a speedy-trial toolkit to help incarcerated Wisconsinites access the resources they need to assert their rights in the legal system. The guide is intended for individuals facing criminal charges who are not represented by an attorney. It includes sample motions, a glossary of

MADISON, Wis. – Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney today endorsed Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court, praising her record as a prosecutor and her deep understanding of how the justice system affects people and communities across the state. “I’ve spent my career working alongside

MILWAUKEE – Approximately 70 attendees gathered at the Medical College of Wisconsin Kerrigan Auditorium May 12 to participate in the training seminar, Tier One: Introduction to Military Experience Culture and the Military-Connected Experience, offered by Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP). The continuing education seminar presented mental health professionals and other community

MADISON, WI – May 19, 2026 -The Dane County Park Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. to review proposed 2027 park fees. Community members may attend in person or virtually via Zoom.  Each year, the Park Commission reviews and updates the fee structure for

Alongside more than 100 of their peers, three UW-Stout students were honored as Outstanding Student Leaders of the Year at the annual Leadership Awards on May 6, for their commitment, involvement and service around campus and the Menomonie community: Brett Bender, a computer networking and information technology major from Rio Melody Lueck, a graphic design

WHITEHALL, Wis. – The Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office collaborated with Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and New Horizons on May 18th to help spotlight the rights and resources readily available to victims. Through a series of eight silhouettes inside the courthouse, observers could scan a QR code that linked directly to

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has successfully secured a major settlement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), triggering the end of race- and sex-based programs that harmed American farmers for decades. Following a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Wisconsin dairy farmer Adam Faust,

Oshkosh, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Winnebago County Democratic Party Office located in Oshkosh, WI on May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM to meet with community members, discuss key issues affecting Wisconsin families, share his vision for responsible

[MADISON, WI, May 19, 2026] As Transgender and Gender Diverse legislators from across the state of Wisconsin, we understand the importance of working with community partners. We also rely on our partners to make decisions that care for our constituents and community members, especially when it comes to the need

The community is invited to join City leaders and neighbors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Country Grove Park at 3:30pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event celebrates a new park shelter, futsal court, and relocated basketball court in this nearly 45-acre community park located on Madison’s far southwest side.  The master plan process for

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced $60 million to expand access to high-speed internet in unserved communities through the State Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The grant funding is available to organizations, telecommunications utilities, or a city, village, town, or county partnering with a teleco… Please

State Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) today announced he is endorsing marine veteran Kevin Hermening in the 7th congressional district Republican primary. “When our community, our state, and our nation was in need – Kevin Hermening has always answered the call. From serving locally as President of his school board, as a

While we appreciate that Corey Zetts and the MMSD Commission finally announced an independent audit, we have several concerns. Zetts is short on details. She does not specify a timeline, scope, level of access, nor whether she will commit to publicly releasing the full report.  Damaging public trust, Zetts and