PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced that Timothy Garret Lund, a part-time Emergency Medical Technician employed, at the time, by the Port Washington Fire Department, has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography. The criminal complaint,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect young wildlife by observing them from a safe distance and letting them grow up in their natural environment. “Many of Wisconsin’s native wildlife species, such as rabbits, squirrels, opossums and songbirds, have multiple litters or clutches

Twenty-one members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force recently returned to Wisconsin following a 14-day deployment in Central Texas. The state’s urban search and rescue task force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1) sent an initial team of five people and three canines on July 8, just

WEST ALLIS — Gov. Tony Evers announced today the Wisconsin State Building Commission met at the Wisconsin State Fair and approved a total of approximately $110.2 million in key projects statewide.   “I’m proud we were able to approve these critically important projects, including making necessary improvements to our state agencies

Building Commission funds improvements in Peninsula State Park and Collins Marsh WEST ALLIS… Senator and State Building Commission member André Jacque (R-New Franken) announced the Commission today approved $5.2 million to upgrade shower and restroom facilities at the Tennison Bay Campground in Door County’s Peninsula State, and to replace gates in

Madison – Yesterday, Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist for Communicable Diseases at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, conducted a press conference regarding reported measles cases in Oconto County. During the Zoom event, a bill authored by Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara

Participation in Operation Deer Watch and the Game Bird Survey requires no registration, and observations can be recorded using a mobile device. / Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Wisconsinites can become community scientists by participating in Operation

MADISON, Wis – This week, over fifty Texas Democratic legislators exited their state to deny quorum and prevent Republicans from redrawing of Texas’ Congressional maps. In retaliation, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) issued arrest warrants for those members. Rep. Randy Udell (D-47) showed his support for these legislators at a

Legislation advanced out of Senate on bipartisan majorities, teeing up for negotiations with the House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after including several key priorities for Wisconsin businesses, farmers, servicemembers, and veterans in Senate-passed legislation to fund

Yesterday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden met with 50 business leaders in Wisconsin Rapids to discuss the commonsense results delivered in the One Big Beautiful Bill.  Derrick Van Orden helped pass the One Big Beautiful Bill which lowers taxes, creates jobs, bolsters benefits that hardworking Wisconsinites rely on, and makes Wisconsin more safe.

MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 34,000 high school seniors from 467 schools across Wisconsin recently received admission offers from the Universities of Wisconsin under the second year of Direct Admit Wisconsin, UWs President Jay Rothman announced today. That’s an increase of 155 schools and at least 9,000 students compared to 2024. Under the

Change marks first improvements to this code in a decade Madison, Wis. – A modernized Wisconsin Commercial Building Code will take effect September 1. That’s when the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) will publish the new, upgraded code, which establishes standards for commercial buildings in the state, including multi-family residential buildings. Through this

MADISON, WI – A new study from the Wisconsin Policy Forum confirms what union leaders and workforce experts have known for years: Wisconsin’s apprenticeship system is a thriving national leader in training the next generation of workers.  The study, “Mastering Apprenticeships,” highlights a nearly 80% increase in registered apprenticeship participation since 2013 and ranks Wisconsin

The News: WILL submitted recommendations to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) today, urging an overhaul of the state’s school report card standards. WILL’s analysis highlights DPI’s track record of inflating ratings that masks a decades-long stagnation in student achievement. These efforts come after years of DPI making unilateral changes to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for Cured and Smoked Teriyaki Beef produced by Holmen Locker & Meat Market in Holmen. This alert is due to the product being misbranded and containing undeclared allergens. The aforementioned product contains

[Madison, WI] – In a bold move to defend public health and demand accountability, Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) is joining lawmakers from Iowa, Minnesota, and North Dakota in filing a formal complaint against Canada over the wildfire smoke that continues to drift across the U.S. border. The joint letter (attached), submitted

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — In case you missed it, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, released his latest ad on Wednesday, titled “ALL IN ON WISCONSIN,” highlighting his plan to work with President Trump to bring jobs back to Wisconsin and take the fight to

MADISON, WI – AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Wisconsinites age 50-plus who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of others in their community. “We are excited to shine a light on Wisconsinites who are

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today secured a preliminary injunction preserving billions of dollars in disaster mitigation funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, and blocking the Trump Administration from spending those funds on other purposes.    “Resources that are meant to

The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is warning Wisconsinites of increased bank fraud and encourages citizens to continue their efforts to spot scams by criminals seeking to obtain bank account or personal information. With greater frequency, Wisconsin banks see a variety of fraud activity targeting consumers, including recent attempts by bad