JANESVILLE, Wis. — Blackhawk Technical College held its Fifth Annual Golden Brick Awards on June 9 to honor community members, industry partners, alumni, faculty and staff who have reached higher in pursuit of excellence. The sports-themed event recognized the winners as MVPs and included trading cards featuring each winner. “You

According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything — from food and utilities to gas and building materials — becoming more expensive under Trump, the share of small businesses who plan

MADISON, Wis. — While Trump’s USDA threatens access to SNAP retailers in rural Wisconsin, the USDA also recently announced that starting in November, retailers who accept SNAP benefits must carry seven types of food in each category of dairy, vegetables or fruits, grains and protein. This is nearly impossible for small retailers

NEW NORTH, June 9, 2026 – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW), a regional nonprofit providing employment and financial wellness services funded by retail of donated items, has been named as the winner of the 2026 New North Workplace Excellence Award. It was selected through a multi-phase evaluation process that is

MADISON, Wis. – June 9, 2026 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC) is deeply saddened to share that its President and CEO, Michael Johnson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7th, 2026. Michael Johnson was an extraordinary leader and tireless advocate for young people whose impact transformed the organization

APPLETON, WI — Mark Scheffler for Congress campaign calls a press conference for 3:00 p.m. this afternoon at Houdini Plaza in Appleton to issue the following statement and to take questions from the media: “Last week, the Secretary of the Brown County Republican Party and one of my Democratic primary challengers asked

MADISON, Wis. – Tune in to wiseye.org to watch live coverage of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s convention on June 13 and 14. On-demand video will be available following the conclusion of the events on wiseye.org. CLICK TO WATCH 2026 WISDEMS STATE CONVENTION – DAY 1CLICK TO WATCH 2026 WISDEMS STATE CONVENTION –

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers a special license plate from Iola Car Show, Inc. This organization coordinates the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet which has been held annually for more than 50 years and serves as a fundraiser for approximately 120

Milwaukee, Wis., June 9, 2026 – Reflecting the community’s extraordinary generosity, especially during times of hardship and change, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation issued $96.9 million in grants in 2025, the largest annual amount in its 110-year history, according to preliminary data.* Grants awarded by the Foundation are made possible by the

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is praising today’s news that Milwaukee County’s tourism industry generated a record $4.431 billion in total economic impact in 2025, contributing to Wisconsin’s fourth consecutive record-breaking year for tourism.   According to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Milwaukee County welcomed $2.507 billion in direct visitor spending in

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, in a Spectrum News 1 report, State Senator Jeff Smith (D-31) laid out his legislation that would grant renters in manufactured homes protections against private equity. The protections include affording residents the right to buy the mobile/manufactured home park if a third party makes an offer, requiring rent notices

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after seeing the Wisconsin Department of Tourism have another record-breaking year in 2025: “As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Tourism, I was thrilled to see the strong results highlighted in the 2025 economic impact report for Wisconsin tourism. This

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has earned an “A” grade from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future teachers to teach elementary students to read. The June 9 report from NCTQ spotlights UW-Eau Claire for excellence in meeting the standards set by literacy experts

MADISON – A majority of Wisconsin employers say the state’s business climate is headed in the wrong direction, with their responses underscoring growing concerns about taxes and the state’s workforce, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined manufacturers’ association and state chamber of commerce –

Seven Democratic candidates to face off in ‘WISN 12 Commitment 2026’ debate ahead of the state’s gubernatorial primary election MILWAUKEE, WI (June 9, 2026) – WISN 12 will host and broadcast a live debate on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The debate, part of the

OSHKOSH (6/8/2026) —The Oshkosh Chamber has once again earned the prestigious 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the highest designation awarded to chambers nationwide. The recognition reflects the Chamber’s commitment to organizationalexcellence, strong governance, sound financial and operational practices, and meaningful impact on the business community it serves.

MADISON, Wis. – As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies drive demand for reliable, high-speed internet, the current state of broadband access across Wisconsin will be the focus of the Tech Council’s June 30 luncheon in Madison.  Panelists will discuss where Wisconsin stands today when it comes to broadband access, where

Public Citizen, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Main Street Alliance, and the Coalition for New Trade are hosting a public town hall on trade and tariffs at Brix Cider at 119 S. 2nd St. in Mt Horeb on Tuesday, June 16 at 5:30 pm as part of a national “Building a Fair

MADISON – Seven small businesses in Wisconsin will receive up to $675,000 to commercialize their innovations, thanks to the SBIR Advance program’s latest round of funding. The state matching grant program provides assistance to companies in the process of completing a project in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business

Monroe, Wis. – Josh Mittness, candidate for Wisconsin’s 50th Assembly District, has officially qualified for the August 11, 2026, primary election ballot after submitting more than the required number of verified nomination signatures. Outside of the Tommy G. Thompson Center in Madison, Mittness reflected on the progress he’s made in