Madison, WI  (July 22, 2025)  – Congress has slashed funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, or CPB. The independent agency distributes funding to help support a variety of noncommercial radio and TV stations, including NPR, PBS, and many Tribal and independent community broadcasters across the country. Created in 1967, the

PSC Encourages Utility Customers to Call PSC’s Consumer Affairs Bureau for Assistance   MADISON – With the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory for east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin on July 23, 2025, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is reminding customers of utility disconnection laws and providing tips to

MADISON, Wis. — Recently, the Trump Administration submitted a request to the Wisconsin Elections Commission asking to provide them with Wisconsin’s current voter registration list, including both inactive and active voters, potentially revealing sensitive information. Representative Snodgrass issued the following statement: “Time and time again, the integrity of Wisconsin’s elections

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-partisan, non-profit service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates across twenty-nine states issued the following statement following vandalism in the Little Village Neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois this weekend. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “Forward Latino is outraged by the hateful vandalism that

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Priscilla A. Prado released the following statement regarding suspicious activity at her residence: “Late last night, a disturbance occurred at my residence. Authorities have been notified and are actively investigating this situation. I am grateful that no one was injured. “This has been a deeply unsettling experience,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers that less than two weeks remain to apply for bobcat and fisher permits or a chance to hunt sharp-tailed grouse this fall. The harvest of bobcat and fisher is regulated through a special permitting system, and harvest permits are awarded

MILWAUKEE, WI, July 22, 2025 – At a time when digital threats are escalating and data breaches dominate headlines, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is offering a new, fully online Cybersecurity Certificate designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills to protect critical information.  This flexible,

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have reintroduced Dillon’s Law, a bipartisan bill that incentivizes states to empower “good Samaritans” to save lives in critical moments. The legislation encourages trained individuals to administer epinephrine in schools during emergencies. Currently, the administration of this medication

Bipartisan bill inspired by Sturgeon Bay, WI veteran who served in Operation End Sweep to clear mines from Vietnam WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal.

MINERAL POINT, Wis. — The Midwest Independent Publishers Association has awarded former Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Tom Loftusa Silver Medal in its 2025 Midwest Book Awards in Autobiography/Memoir for his Little Creek Press book, “Mission to Oslo: Dancing with the Queen, Dealmaking with the Russians, Shaping History!” Told with wit and

Milwaukee — On Wednesday, August 6, a coalition of 11 Milwaukee organizations, facilitated by the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC), will gather between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Ezekiel Gillespie Park, located at 2478 N. 14th St., to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) with its theme entitled,

Madison — Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) and Sen. Chris Larson (D–Milwaukee) introduced legislation to bring common-sense accountability to how the Wisconsin State Legislature hires private attorneys and spends taxpayer dollars. The bill, LRB-3546, would require a vote of approval by the full Assembly, Senate, or Legislature before entering into contracts

PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN — July 17, 2025As local hospitals close their doors and school funding remains uncertain, Lisa White knows western Wisconsin deserves better representation in Madison. The accomplished businesswoman and lifelong Grant County resident officially announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 17th State Senate District back in February. She is bringing

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 15. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance for communities, tribes, nonprofits, schools and businesses throughout Wisconsin. Food

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Over the weekend, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, visited several county fairs throughout western Wisconsin.  WATCH HERE OR BELOW:  From WKBT: “Berrien said his top priorities are to support business as well as lower taxes and state spending. He’s also in support

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Snapshot Wisconsin is celebrating two major milestones: the project’s 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos. Snapshot Wisconsin is a community-based science program that utilizes a statewide network of volunteer-managed trail cameras to monitor Wisconsin wildlife. An… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal. Currently, participants in Operation End Sweep, a mission to clear dangerous mines from Haiphong harbor and surrounding waters in

Menomonie, Wis. – Tucked right off Highway 29 near Chippewa Falls is a small family farm bursting with scent and color in June and July. Pondview Lavender Farm, owned by University of Wisconsin-Stout operations and management Lecturer Bob Sworski, welcomes folks to pick lavender during the harvest season. Recently, an agricultural

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) Court Watch released a report detailing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 term on Tuesday, analyzing the new path taken by the Court’s progressive majority. The report breaks down the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-25 term, its dynamics, and what it means for

GREEN BAY, Wis.—Artificial intelligence (AI) and a radical shift towards software-driven technologies are driving the need for a new breed of software professionals. Businesses need talent that bridges the skills gap between traditional software engineering and modern generative AI applications. To meet this regional workforce need, the University of Wisconsin-Green