Greenleaf, WI — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) visited Brickstead Dairy earlier today to announce his newest bill, the bipartisan Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created (REAL) Butter Act, co-led with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY). This legislation would promote transparency, protect consumer choice, and support Wisconsin dairy farmers. “Billionaire food experiments are no

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College is expanding its performing arts academic offerings this fall with a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts, providing students with an additional pathway for immersive, specialized training in theatre. Designed for students seeking deeper specialization in theatre, the BFA combines professional training with concentrations

EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced two settlements with WRR Environmental Services Co., Inc. (WRR) totaling $325,000. The settlements resolve civil environmental enforcement actions against the company for alleged violations of its air pollution control permits and the State’s air pollution control and

The News: Today, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge blocked enforcement of Milwaukee’s 10:00 p.m. food truck curfew while the case continues through litigation. The order follows a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) on behalf of The Fatty Patty food truck and its owner, Abdallah

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- June 22, 2026 — Xcel Energy today filed a proposal with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, establishing transparent rules ensuring that any new large electric customers pay 100% of the cost needed to serve them. If approved as filed, Xcel Energy’s proposal would ensure that these potential

VIROQUA, WI – Today, Missy Hughes announced the suspension of her campaign for Governor, and her endorsement of Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez in the August 11th Democratic Primary, releasing the following statement: “A close friend recently shared that “sometimes the greatest power is found in giving your power away.”I entered this race

LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke’s moderate act is collapsing. Cooke is once again embracing the support of the far-left activists driving today’s most extreme agenda. Today, The Federalist published an article slamming Cooke for touting an endorsement from The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), drawing attention to her alignment

Gallup released a new poll revealing that fewer than half of Americans could consistently afford their health care. Conducted in 2025 after Trump and congressional Republicans made the largest health care cuts in American history to bankroll tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations on Wall Street, the poll found

Madison – Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced that Tomorrow’s Home Foundation has earned the department’s $80,000 Manufactured Home Rehabilitation and Recycling Grant.  The funding supports the critical repair and responsible recycling of manufactured homes in Wisconsin.  “Manufactured homes provide thousands of Wisconsin residents and families with an affordable housing option,” Sec. Hereth stated. “The Tomorrow’s

RHINELANDER, Wis. — WJFW Newswatch 12 will host two live debates in July featuring candidates seeking to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The first debate, featuring Republican candidates, will take place on Tuesday, July 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Confirmed participants are Michael Alfonso, Jessi Ebben, and Niina Baum. Kevin Hermening has not committed

Out of touch Democrat Rebecca Cooke is touting the endorsement of a group that advocates for “biological males competing in women’s sports” and “gender mutilation for trans-confused children.” “Radical Rebecca Cooke continues to show her true colors by aligning herself with far-left groups. Commie Cooke is too extreme for Western

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare a Rapid Disaster Declaration in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred this spring, which caused widespread destruction throughout the state of Wisconsin. Based on joint damage assessments conducted by SBA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state, county, and

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 22, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) today announced a landmark $27 million gift from Tim and Barbara Michels and the Michels Family Foundation to the MCW Cancer Center — this represents the largest personal gift ever to the MCW Cancer Center. In recognition of this transformational investment, MCW’s

GREEN BAY, WI — June 2026 — June is Family Reunification Month, a time to recognize and celebrate families who have worked hard to safely reunite after involvement with the child welfare system. At CASA of Brown County, Family Reunification Month serves as an important reminder that the ultimate goal of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 22-28, and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and supporting the Endangered Resources Fund. Most of Wisconsin’s pollinators are bees (Wisconsin has over 400 native species, including 21

The U.S. Department of Justice released an opinion last week that argues core civil rights laws—the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead decision–do not require states to integrate people with disabilities into the community. U.S. DOJ’s new opinion is contrary to decades of interpretation and

MENOMONIE, Wis.  — The Dunn County Board of Supervisors is considering plans for a new highway storage building and other improvements to address safety and other concerns at the county’s current facilities.  In a recent board presentation, County Manager Dan Dunbar said cramped and outdated storage conditions at the current facility at 3303 U.S. 12 in Menomonie are hazardous for Highway Department employees and complicate operations. Limited indoor storage capacity forces equipment, materials and vehicles

Voucher Students are only 7% of all Wisconsin K-12 Students.  As courts continue dismantling race-based student aid programs, the Milwaukee voucher program stands out as a legally sound, proven alternative for delivering educational equality to minority students.  Almost 80% of Milwaukee voucher students are minority, and the average family income of students in many of our schools is

Twenty years ago, as she cried on a bus, Kim Wudi’s future was at a crossroads. She had just experienced the highlight of her life, coaching in the NCAA volleyball tournament, but was headed back to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for possibly the last time after the Blugolds lost

RAYMOND, Wis. — Assembly Representative Tip McGuire (AD-64, D-Kenosha) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. McGuire issued the following statement: “As someone with real experience facing the challenges of working families, Mitchell understands what people in our district are up against. We don’t need economic elites to