UW-Stout is celebrating National Giving Day with its third annual Stout Gives Back event on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Stout Gives Back is a 24-hour campaign for Blue Devils and others to unite and celebrate the university by giving back to an area of campus that is meaningful to them, whether that’s supporting

MADISON, Wis. – On June 11, 1999, the lives of two women were impacted forever. Their encounter was brief, but lifesaving and the two have not reconnected since that tragic day 22 years ago.   That day, Robin Kerl, then 24, had left the Walmart on Madison’s west side with

Milwaukee, Wis. – With many people shopping for gifts on a budget this holiday season, scammers are taking advantage of the demand for pricey gaming consoles by promoting fake deals for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and other in-demand systems. Be sure to use caution when buying a console online. How the

Milwaukee: Today, Citizen of Wisconsin released the following statement on the conviction of Ahmaud Arbery from Climate & Equity Director Rafael Smith:   “It says a lot about where we are in Wisconsin that a state in the old Jim Crow south is able to achieve justice five days after

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #142 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Nov. 24, 2021, in honor of Officer Daniel J. “Dan” Daly of Beloit, who lost his life in the line of duty due to complications

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that rural health providers in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District are set to receive over $28.4 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The ARP Rural payments are being distributed to providers and suppliers who serve rural Medicaid, Children’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces the retirement of Steve Ingham, administrator for the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. His last day will be December 16, 2021. “Throughout his tenure at DATCP, Steve understood that we serve as a resource to

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Angela Franks, professor of theology at St. John’s Seminary in Boston, will deliver the 14th annual Theotokos Lecture, “Mary as the Exemplar of the Body’s Poverty.” Hosted by Marquette University’s Department of Theology, the lecture will be held Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 3:30 p.m. in the Eisenberg

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Joe Biden spoke on his politically motivated efforts to provide relief for American families suffering because of his self-inflicted inflation crisis as we enter the holiday season. President Biden’s speech was filled with half-hearted measures that fail to address the root of the problem:

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Public Works will host a public information meeting on the County Trunk Highway F (Redford Boulevard) at Lindsay Road intersection project on Thursday December 2 at the City of Pewaukee City Hall, W240N3065 Pewaukee Road. The public is encouraged to join us from 5 p.m. to 7

Madison, WI – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) has introduced a joint resolution to amend the Wisconsin State Constitution and reform the legal procedure for how judges apply bail to individuals with criminal histories. Under current law, the Wisconsin Constitution provides that all persons are eligible for release prior to conviction

FITCHBURG – Representative Jimmy Anderson along with Representative Hong and Representative Moore-Omokunde are introducing legislation to ensure that Wisconsinites are treated equitably in regards to housing. The first bill in the package allows tenants to pay a reduced rent when the leased property is damaged or could harm the tenant.

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN – James Foss, Chair of the Wisconsin 1st Congressional District Democrats, offers the following statement in regard to the violence that took place during the Waukesha Christmas Parade just before Thanksgiving: “The Wisconsin 1st Congressional District Democrats are heartbroken to hear about the senseless act of violence that

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a virtual public comment meeting on the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Response Plan Review on Friday, Dec. 3 from 9-11 a.m. The meeting provides an opportunity for public input to the CWD Response Plan Review Committee

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable is leaving the Evers Administration. Commissioner Afable will leave his position next month and retire from public service. “Mark has been a part of our administration from the very beginning, and his dedication to expanding health insurance access, protecting a

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Patti Logsdon (District 9) and Shawn Rolland (District 6) are calling for Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to share the findings of his office’s internal review with Milwaukee County’s Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee. Supervisor Logsdon also serves as a member of the

Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing Face Covering Emergency Order #5, effective at 12:01am on November 27, 2021. The Order requires face coverings among people ages two and older when in most enclosed spaces open to the public where other people are present. The order will expire on January

Koreen’s Law aims to end dangerous insurance company requirement that medications be purchased through specific pharmacies   Madison, Wis., Nov. 23, 2021—Patients from across Wisconsin are sharing stories about disruptions to their health care caused by a health insurance policy that prevent their medications from being sourced from local health

DE PERE, WI — Rep. Gallagher today presented Army National Guard Veteran Ryan Lonergan with a certificate and Congressional Record highlighting his recognition as Northeast Wisconsin’s inaugural Veteran of the Year. Lonergan, who was selected for this award by a committee of local veterans and community leaders, was chosen because of his work

Milwaukee, Wis. – After a terrible and very public tragedy such as the Waukesha parade tragedy, people want to help in any way possible, and that often means contributing to fundraisers to help the survivors and the families of the victims. Sadly, scammers often take advantage of these moments of vulnerability to