MADISON — Tourist towns along the Lake Michigan shoreline love to proclaim the giant body of water “Unsalted and Shark-Free.” The slogan is plastered on t-shirts, magnets and bumper stickers — but, according to a new study, only one of those claims holds water. Combined, the Great Lakes make up

MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin today applauded the decision by the Oneida County Jail to reverse its policy that had banned incarcerated people from receiving physical mailed correspondence. The decision was made after the ACLU called the practice a violation of the First Amendment rights of incarcerated people and

Madison, WI– Main Street Alliance and Live Event Venues across Wisconsin are celebrating the announcement this AM by the office of Gov. Tony Evers of 204 event venues across Wisconsin receiving $27 million in grant support. The COVID-19 pandemic has badly hurt many industries across our state but none more than businesses who’s

BELMONT — Gov. Tony Evers awarded more than $27 million in grants to 204 event venues and live event small businesses throughout the state as part of his $140 million investment to support Wisconsin’s tourism and entertainment industries. “These businesses play a critical role in building a strong economy as they bring

This week, local news outlets across the country continued to report on the many benefits of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including repairing and rebuilding the nation’s roads, bridges, and airports, replacing lead pipes and service lines, improving access to affordable, high-speed internet, strengthening resilience to climate change, creating good-paying,

MADISON, Wis. – As part of its ongoing efforts to raise investor awareness, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today issued an investor advisory discussing Decentralized Finance (DeFi), a relatively new blockchain-based set of financial services gaining popularity and acceptance. The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies is one of the main drivers

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, in partnership with Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), announced the implementation of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) for the Silver Alert program. WEAs can now be sent for certain Silver Alert cases. “Wisconsin DOJ and law enforcement agencies across the state are committed to

[Waukesha, WI] – Governor Tony Evers has officially received a complaint to remove Milwaukee DA John Chisholm from office for his role in allowing the man responsible for the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack to remain out on bail. Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement on the complaint, demanding that Evers take action:  

Oshkosh, Wisconsin – The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation announces the addition of Kathy Griese to the position of Director of Economic Development. In this role, Kathy will oversee Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) and Access Capital for Greater Oshkosh along with entrepreneurial support and project facilitation. Kathy’s position will

Variants, unvaccinated could push health systems to the breaking point             MADISON, Wis. – UW Health experts expect high case numbers of both COVID-19 and influenza this winter and they urge the public to get vaccinated for both and a return to adherence to public

MADISON – With the child tax credit set to expire, putting nearly 10 million children at risk of falling back below the poverty line, Wisconsin State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski today called for immediate action from Congress. “The child tax credit has lifted tens of thousands of Wisconsin children

Nearly 150 Omicron cases have been identified in Dane County as of December 21. This indicates rapid growth of Omicron from the initial three cases that were first identified five days ago on December 16. The number of Omicron cases is expected to continue rising quickly as more cases are

JANESVILLE, Wis. – Dec. 20, 2021– Spectrum representatives today presented donations to the Janesville and Edgerton police departments to support their community policing efforts. Spectrum’s $7,000 donation to the Janesville Police Department will facilitate specialized policing training for more than 50 officers. Spectrum’s $5,000 donation to the Edgerton Police Department

Midwestern vendors invited to submit their products for potential Hy-Vee distribution, focus will be on diverse suppliers WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 21, 2021) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it will host its fifth “Best of Local Brands” summit in February to expand and enhance the product offerings at its