Menomonie, Wis. – February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements of Black and African-Americans and recognize their contributions and central role in U.S. history. However, Eboné Bell, founder and editor-in-chief of Tagg Magazine, feels that many students don’t know or understand Black history and that most

MADISON, Wis. – The latest round of Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants has been awarded to 36 farmer groups by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Farmers will use the funds to work with conservation organizations to address soil and water issues specific to their local watersheds.

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released a storybook today highlighting the real-life experiences of individuals across the Badger State and emphasizing the need to pass Build Back Better for the relief and support it would provide families. “For too long, working families across Wisconsin have struggled to support themselves

MADISON- WI. — Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Leadership Team member Dan Jacobs of Dan Dan and Fool’s Errand joined over 160 Main Street Alliance member businesses to call for passage of Assembly 717, which would exempt from taxes Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants, and to call for swift replenishment of the fund for businesses

(Kaukauna, Wis.) – The Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District (HOVMSD) is moving ahead with plans for a major interceptor repair and maintenance project that will allow the utility to continue to seamlessly serve its customers, area residents and businesses. The project involves installing a liner inside the concrete interceptor pipe that carries sewage

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on Jan. 13, 2022 that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Green Lake County. The governor announced today he is extending the application deadline for the appointment. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2022. The

Dr. Dominique Pritchett will be the keynote speaker at a dinner as part of the Celebrating Black History Month – Health and Wellness Series on Thursday, Feb. 17. Pritchett is a therapist, speaker, mental wellness consultant and media contributor. She will lead an interactive conversation on moving from burnout to breakthrough, teaching

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Two Rivers is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of watermains and lead service lines throughout the City

Appleton, Wis. – Financial filings due today show that Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson has outraised fellow U.S. Senate Democratic candidate and New Yorker Alex Lasry in Brooklyn. Brooklyn, Wisconsin, that is (4 contributions totaling $500). Unlike other millionaire candidates who can afford to write themselves checks and who rely

Milwaukee, Wis. – February 1, 2022 – Ron Wimmer of Wimmer Photography in Wauwatosa, Wis. has earned the Master of Photography degree (M.Photog.) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The degree was presented to Wimmer by PPA president Mary Fisk-Taylor, M.Photog Cr, CPP, API, EA-ASP at the association’s annual convention,

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is set to receive $3,165,815 in federal funding. This grant will help reconstruct the existing aircraft rescue and firefighting building.    “Wisconsinites depend on our outstanding regional airports to connect with communities across the state, the country, and the world,”

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the appointment of Trisha Kilpin to lead the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS). A former Wisconsin teacher of the year, Kilpin comes to DOJ with over 30 years of experience as a school social worker

[Waukesha, WI] – In a video message to her supporters on Monday, Rebecca Kleefisch announced, as Governor, she will break up Milwaukee Public Schools into smaller, separate districts. Legislation was introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature on Friday. Kleefisch has previously said she favors policies that give parents more say in their children’s

MADISON – Today, Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced two bills to expand access to nurse aide training and address the nursing shortage. For years Wisconsin has experienced a nursing shortage, which has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As Wisconsin’s aging population is rapidly

WASHINGTON — Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), and Oversight Republicans sent a letter to Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) blasting Democrats’ for failing to hold a hearing and conduct meaningful oversight over the Biden Administration’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that starting tomorrow, Feb. 1, fire management crews will conduct prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state. The first prescribed burns of the season will be held Feb. 1 at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area in southeast Wisconsin. Forecasted

MADISON – Today, Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) and Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) introduced the Unlock the Vote bill Package aimed at protecting one’s right to vote, and fair representation. In Wisconsin, an estimated 65,000 Wisconsin residents are under some form of community corrections and cannot vote.  According to a recent study

MADISON, Wis. — As of this week, the February 15 spring primary election in Wisconsin is just two weeks away. This means that starting Tuesday, early in-person voting can officially begin. It also means it’s time to make your plan to cast your ballot. While two weeks ahead of an election

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined Trace Gallagher on Fox News to discuss recent reports that suggest Dr. Fauci and Dr. Collins may have suppressed information about the origins of COVID-19 for politically motivated purposes. Watch the full interview here, or read highlights of the conversation below. On early efforts to

MADISON — For the second quarter in a row Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes raised far and away the most money in the Democratic primary and once again outraised nearly the entire primary field combined. Mandela continues to lead with grassroots momentum this quarter: $1.23 million raised, outperforming his previous quarter $43.65 average donation