MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #295 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 23, 2026, as a mark of respect for the emergency medical services (EMS) professionals who have given their lives in the line of

MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today delivered the first-ever State of the County Address in Dane County history, outlining the administration’s accomplishments over the past year and sharing a strategic vision for the future focused on environmental leadership, justice reform, economic development, and community services. Speaking at 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. — While voters in the third congressional district spend most days worrying about the cost of gas and groceries, new reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner highlights Derrick Van Orden’s history of prioritizing violent rhetoric over listening to his constituents. Van Orden has yelled at teenage pages, a teenage librarian, attended the January

Fond du Lac, WI — Marty Ryan announced today that he has successfully filed nomination papers with the Wisconsin Elections Commission to appear on the ballot for Wisconsin’s 60th Assembly District as a Republican, submitting the maximum 400 signatures allowed by law. “I want to thank everyone who signed our

MADISON, Wis. — Following the dismissal of the Department of Justice’s request for access to Wisconsin’s unredacted voter rolls and voters’ private information, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Wisconsinites are now safe from having their privacy invaded and sensitive personal information handed over to the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements on I-39 from US 51 to County V in Madison, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Vienna Town Hall, 7161 County I,

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this month, Derrick Van Orden attended a roundtable discussion with VA Secretary Doug Collins to try to hide behind his record of failing veterans. At the event, Van Orden stood by as Collins attempted to deceive veterans by saying the VA was hiring despite cutting 30,000 VA jobs

Court Blocks Unlawful Federal Access to Private Wisconsin Voter Information in United States v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, Forward Latino, Common Cause, and Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, Inc. applauds today’s ruling in United States of America v. Wisconsin Election Commission, Forward Latino, Common Cause, and

Last year, Trump Admin cut 2,000 research grants for cancer, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease and more WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education questioned National Institutes for Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on President Donald Trump’s

MADISON, Wis. – WisconsinEye President & CEO Jon Henkes joined WORT FM News Producer Faye Parks to explain how state lawmakers and private donors can help the network stay afloat. “We are still optimistic and hopeful that the legislature will provide some level of partial support, so that WisconsinEye can

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted statewide voter file MADISON, Wis. —  In a major victory for voters, a federal court has dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit — an unprecedented overreach into state election administration — seeking to force Wisconsin to hand over the complete, unredacted electronic voter registration

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted statewide voter file MADISON, Wis. —  In a major victory for voters, a federal court has dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit — an unprecedented overreach into state election administration — seeking to force Wisconsin to hand over the complete, unredacted electronic voter registration list of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy more time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands.  Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of

MILWAUKEE — Confirmed antisemitic incidents in Wisconsin surged to 174 in 2025, an 83% increase from 2024 to 2025, according to the 2025 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released today by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Milwaukee Jewish Federation.  This sharp increase marks 2025 as a statistically distinct year and signals a

KING, Wis.—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers

UNION GROVE —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 24, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s

SPOONER—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 23, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers and

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted transportation stakeholders Thursday for the spring meeting of the Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC). WiNDAC meets twice year to discuss transportation needs for the population of Wisconsinites who don’t drive. The latest meeting highlighted WisDOT’s non-driver mapping tool. The interactive map produces estimates o… Please

Former WFBF Pres Enjoys Deep Support Across the District  BREAKING NEWS — Kevin Krentz, local dairy farmer and former President of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF), today filed 500+ nomination signatures for his campaign for the 57th Assembly District. Krentz served as President of WFBF from 2020 until 2023.