MADISON, Wis. — February may be the shortest month of the year, but that didn’t stop Derrick Van Orden from compulsively tweeting more than 600 times. His online tantrums ranged from groveling praise for Donald Trump after the State of the Union — even though Trump went out of his way to

MADISON, WI – Today, Dane County is mourning the loss of Bill Lunney, a towering figure in the county’s parks and conservation community whose life was defined by public service. For 30 years as Chair of the Dane County Park Commission, Bill transformed the Dane County park system into one of

Program has earned national credentials, international reach during its first four years Menomonie, Wis. – Just four years after it was created, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Bachelor of Science cybersecurity program ranks as one of the best in the nation, recently landing at No. 14 among the Top 25 programs

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke issued the following statement on war with Iran:  “My heart breaks for the families of the service members who have been lost or suffered injuries, and all of us are praying for no further loss of American life.   “Republicans were elected to handle our

MADISON, Wis. — Judge Maria Lazar continues to align herself with Wisconsin’s most extreme right-wing networks in her bid for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, headlining an event tonight alongside a local Moms for Liberty operative, Rebecca Witherspoon. Moms for Liberty is a far-right group whose agenda includes banning books, censoring curriculums, and attackin…

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will once again offer $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative announced today. Edge is proud to award the children of its members who exemplify the voice of milk through their education, career aspirations and future goals. Applications are

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Dane County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The

Madison, WI — A new statewide initiative, Wisconsin Forests FIRST (Forest Industry Roadmap and Strategies for Tomorrow), has officially launched to develop a strategic plan and long-term roadmap to ensure Wisconsin’s forests remain healthy while supporting a resilient, sustainable, and competitive forest products industry. Wisconsin Forests FIRST is funded through

Ellen and Joe Checota and the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) announced the launch of the largest scholarship program in MATC history. The Second Ellen & Joe Checota MATC Scholarship Program will provide comprehensive support to students in need who are enrolled in the MATC trade and technical programs.   The Second Checota MATC

GREEN BAY, Wis.— From entry‑level roles to the executive suite, leadership in transportation is shaped by moments of change, challenge and long‑term decision‑making. Those themes will take center stage on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 when Union Pacific Railroad executive Kenny Rocker shares insights from his three-decade career in rail and

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through year-end 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of December 31, 2025, there were 116 state-chartered commercial banks serving Wisconsin residents. At year-end 2025, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stood at

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her Digital Coast Act passed out of the Senate. This bipartisan bill, which is co-led by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), will help coastal communities better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels, and plan for future economic development. The bill reauthorizes the

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. During the 2026 the Year of the Neighbor, ensuring our neighbors have access to clean, safe water has to be a top priority. Whether it’s kids in the classrooms, families at home, or our farmers or agricultural industries, Wisconsinites should be able to trust that the water coming out of

MADISON, Wis. — March 2, 2026 — After years of vision, collaboration, and community leadership, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 6, welcoming the public to experience a long‑awaited space created to honor Black culture, history, and future generations. The Grand Opening

WISCONSIN — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of timely screenings in fighting CRC, Guardant Health is working with healthcare providers throughout Wisconsin to expand access to its Shield blood test, the first and only blood test approved by

MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is celebrating two observances proclaimed by Governor Evers: National Consumer Protection Week and National Weights and Measures Week. DATCP’s Bureau of Consumer Protection and Bureau of Weights and Measures work year-round to protect Wisconsin consumers from fraud, unfair

During National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8, 2026), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges residents to review and enhance the security of their online presence. Within the last year, DMV has seen a proliferation of phishing attempts where scammers, posing as WisDOT DMV, text

Clinton, WI: State Senate candidate Ellen Schutt announced today that she has earned the endorsement of Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August. She is running to succeed Senator Steve Nass, who announced his retirement last month.  “Ellen Schutt is exactly the kind of principled Republican we need in the State Senate,” said

After exhausting diplomatic options, President Trump took decisive action against Iran following the regime’s sustained aggression and pursuit of nuclear capabilities which continued to endanger the United States and our allies. 48 hours later, Commie Rebecca Cooke is still SILENT. Apparently, Cooke’s DC consultants, who are trying to get rid of Democrat

The Daybreak Fund has launched its 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP), offering at least $1.3 million to nonprofits, tribes, and tribal organizations advancing climate resilience, water protection, and environmental equity in the Lake Michigan Basin in Wisconsin and Lake County, Illinois. Established in 2023, the Daybreak Fund is a collaboration of