This Fall, 81 school districts across Wisconsin will go to referendum for a total of nearly $2 billion just to afford basic necessities and provide our kids with a state-of-the-art education. But Wisconsin public schools – which are ranked among the best in the nation academically – shouldn’t have to

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to share updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 18th in a series of public input

Today, Darrell Brooks was found guilty by jury trial of all charges including six counts of 1st degree murder. Rep. Scott Allen released the following statement: “I wish that today’s judgment could bring back the lives of those lost nearly a year ago, but, of course, it will not. The verdicts

he Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders passengers to wear their helmets and seatbelts while out riding this fall. So far this year, 17 people have died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin. Most crash victims were not wearing seat belts or helmets. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway

MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced the Grand Marshal of the upcoming Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade will be Anna Mae Robertson, Milwaukee resident, and WWII veteran. Robertson was a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in 1943. Robertson’s Battalion, also known as the “Six Triple Eight,”

Madison, Wisconsin:  The Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) today announced Senator Van Wanggaard as Senator of the Year.  “Senator Wanggaard has been a steadfast supporter of the men and women of law enforcement throughout his entire legislative career,” stated WTA Executive Director Matt Johnson.  “In a time when communities are looking to

Madison – Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Mandela Barnes for election to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin today. The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is a grassroots advocacy organization with more than 107,000 members across the state. “Lieutenant Governor Barnes has shown with his

Washington, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA Action and A Better Wisconsin Together Political Fund announced a $275,000 joint digital ad campaign urging Wisconsinites to vote. The ads warn of the GOP’s long-term plan to force Donald Trump into power in 2024 should they win control of vital states this year. The

DELAFIELD — The Delafield Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in the state to participate in a life-savingprogram that provides safe firearms storage for veterans at risk of suicide. “Live Today — Put It Away,” a program affiliated with the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force andthe

MADISON, Wis. – Some of the most active entrepreneurs, investors and service experts from Wisconsin and beyond will take part in informative panel discussions during the first day of the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The in-person conference, which continues Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, will also feature

OSHKOSH —  On Tuesday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Ranking Member Jim Risch of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senators Ben Cardin, Bill Cassidy, Dick Durbin, Tom Cotton, Tim Kaine, Kevin Cramer, Jeff Merkley, Mike Crapo, Chris Van Hollen, Chuck Grassley, Jim Inhofe, Rick Scott, Marco

Bangor, LaCrosse County WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Bangor Commercial Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2022. The Bangor Commercial Historic District is a collection of retail and service buildings within the downtown commercial corridor in the small

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the A.O. Smith Corporation Headquarters in the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2022. The A.O. Smith Corporation Headquarters Historic District is comprised of four remaining buildings of the original headquarters and factory complex from

MADISON, Wis. – From decorations to costumes to trick-or-treating, Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids.             With most Halloween celebrations back to normal this year, a UW Health Kids expert wants to keep the scares in the haunted houses and out of the

Ten pro-democracy groups and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway are co-sponsoring a Vote Early Day press conference as part of National Vote Early Day with thousands of organizations across the nation this Friday, October 28. The event will be held on the steps of the Madison Municipal Building at 215 Martin

Family Promise of Washington County (FPWC) operates an adult homeless shelter – Karl’s Place on E. Water Street, and a family shelter –The Promise Center, on Elm Street in West Bend. They are planning to expand their footprint and services on E. Water St. to operate entirely out of this

Wisconsin’s potential liability to the Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC) if a Kenosha casino project is opened would be significantly reduced because of a gaming compact amendment approved by then Gov. Scott Walker in 2018, according to a new analysis prepared by the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) and released today

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced the state of Wisconsin has received a $15 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to go to DWD to help bolster the early childhood education workforce and boost access and improve the sustainability of quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education for

County Supervisors Ryan Clancy and Juan Miguel Martinez have introduced 31 amendments to the 2023 Milwaukee County budget, each of which would invest in vital human services for county residents. “We know that funding services such as transportation and parks is a higher priority for our community than policing and

Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, released “Believe,” a new ad highlighting how he will fight for American workers and reminding Wisconsin voters that Ron Johnson has spent his 12 years in the Senate enriching himself and his donors. “Believe” is part of a multi-million dollar ad campaign on