MILWAUKEE – Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced her endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón to be Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court Justice. “Judge Pedro Colón knows how the law actually works in people’s lives, and he has the record to prove it. What has always set him apart is his deep sense of

MADISON, Wis. – There is a school in Wisconsin that has been around for more than a century, but the general public is likely unaware of its existence.  Pediatric care began at the University of Wisconsin in 1920 when the first children’s hospital opened on campus, and teachers have been part

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced a $1.6 billion proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year that prioritizes bringing resources closest to students while addressing the district’s $46 million deficit. The balanced budget will be presented to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thursday, May 7,

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has voted to join a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s ban on out-of-state petition circulators, arguing the restriction violates constitutional rights and limits ballot access. The lawsuit, being prepared in coordination with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and other plaintiffs, seeks to overturn the

TOWN OF UNION, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Union in Eau Claire County, Wis. on the morning of Monday, May 4, 2026. At approximately 7:25 a.m. Monday, two Eau Claire

MADISON, Wis. – Federal, state and local officials began joint preliminary damage assessments (JPDAs) last week after severe storms and flooding in April that caused devastation and destruction in communities across the state. This coordinated effort marks a critical step to determine the extent of damage and validate initial damage assessments

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WAUWATOSA — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced Jonathan Etter as the first of five 2026-27 Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made as part of a schoolwide surprise celebration at Wauwatosa East High School. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with Herb Kohl Philanthropies, selects five Teachers

The 57th Annual Municipal Clerks Week is May 3 – 9, 2026.  Municipal Clerks Week was initiated in 1969 by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and endorsed by all its members throughout the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries. It is a time of celebration and reflection on the importance