Madison, WI—Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his decision to not seek reelection for a 6th term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  His departure signifies the conclusion of a distinguished period of public service to the State of Wisconsin.  “It has been an honor to represent the 26th Assembly District

(De Pere, Wisc.) De Pere’s newest restaurant is now open! Savour on Broadway, the upscale-casual restaurant located in the Mulva Cultural Center, is open and ready for guests to enjoy its menu of cultural cuisine. Executive Chef Bernard Beronio’s menu is a reflection of the Mulva Cultural Center’s mission of bringing world-class

COLUMBUS- This week, Representative William Penterman became the first candidate in Wisconsin to turn in his declaration of candidacy and enough nomination signatures to guarantee his appearance on the ballot. Penterman is running in the new 38th Assembly District which includes much of Dodge and Jefferson Counties.  “I am extremely

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, by planting a tree and learning about their value. Arbor Day, an annual observance promoting tree planting and care, has been celebrated in Wisconsin on the last Friday of April

Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer, Rule EL 4, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy organization with more than 8,000 members and activists in every

Green Bay, WI – Student’s graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs in May will hear from two visionary speakers. CEO of the Regenstrief Institute Dr. Rachel Patzer will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; President of College of Menominee Nation Cristopher Caldwell will speak at the

Approximately 230 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers, mostly from the 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, trained shoulder to shoulder with roughly 75 law enforcement officers — many from the Milwaukee Police Department and metro area, as well as others from Marathon and Wood counties and the city of Janesville — as

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WAUSAU, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Zion Lutheran Church in the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 2024. The church is a part of a complex located at 709 N 6th Street in the city of Wausau, Marathon County. Frank A. Abrahamson

TOWN OF WIOTA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Daniel and Catherine Welty Barn in the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 2024. Constructed around 1850, the barn is located on a 13-acre farm in the Town of Wiota, Lafayette County. The Daniel

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Lakeview Hospital in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, on the National Register of Historic Places. The former hospital located at 1749 Prospect Avenue was added to the National Register on April 18, 2024. Three osteopaths opened Lakeview Hospital in 1944 within a

BAILEYS HARBOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Peoria Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 2024. The schooner is located 0.15 miles northeast of the marina in Lake Michigan, near the Town of Baileys Harbor, Door County. Peoria is a schooner constructed in

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Katrina Shankland today announced she’s earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin State American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The WI AFL-CIO joins 12 other labor unions in Wisconsin that are supporting Katrina Shankland for Congress. “The

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MADISON, WI – In the fall of 2023, Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC)’s Matt Noone collected acorns from a 250-year-old Red Oak tree at Malcolm Shabazz City High School in Madison. On Monday, April 22, students at the school planted those acorns and are now eagerly waiting for trees

(Onalaska, WI) – Onalaska resident Ryan Huebsch announced today he will again run for the State Assembly in the Coulee Region’s 94 th District. Huebsch was the Republican nominee in 2022 against Steve Doyle, coming up just short in the closest election for the seat in nearly 30 years. “As

Madison, WI… Senator Joan Ballweg, sitting senator for the 14th Senate District and candidate for re-election, released the following statement today in regard to the closure of UW-Richland. “When it was announced in 2022 that classes would end at the UW-Richland campus, communities across the state took notice. So did the

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Dane County – Safe Communities Madison-Dane County and the African American Opioid Coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, invite the public to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safely turn in expired unused, or unwanted prescription drugs at 18 collection sites around Dane County

State Senate candidate Jamie Wall is proud to announce the endorsement of Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Jamie Wall is a practical problem-solver who can find common ground,” said Kaul.  “As a State Senator, he’ll work to keep communities in Wisconsin safe, to protect our environment, and to defend reproductive