MILWAUKEE  — To mark Oral Cancer Awareness Month, free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 30 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.  No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Matousek Auditorium of the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a final decision on a proposed variance to the management of Newport State Park. After reviewing public input on the proposed variance, the DNR has decided to approve it. The variance will allow the construction of an outdoor educational amphitheater

In a newly released Fact Sheet, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) calls for more attention to boys’ mental health. American society stigmatizes talking about male mental health. Boys are discouraged from identifying and sharing their feelings. The pressure to meet these unhealthy expectations can be overwhelming and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the close of another successful snowmobile season.  Although snow conditions proved challenging at times, Wisconsin continues to rank among the top snowmobiling states in the country, with more than 200,000 registered machines for each license year. This season, thanks to the

MADISON – Wisconsin public school teachers should have benefits at least as good as those offered to part-time legislators, according to State Representative Andrew Hysell. This week, Representative Hysell announced plans to introduce legislation to require the Department of Employee Trust Funds (DETF) to study what it would take to

President Trump, as a part of his tariff the planet agenda, has begun to announce that companies have already committed to investing hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in the United States as a result of his trade policies. The problem is, we here in Wisconsin remember all too

When Miles Plant graduated with a bachelor’s of music in applied piano from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2015, he knew that a music industry career was the goal, but he did not yet know what it might look like. Even after graduate school, Miles says the exact path

Contact: Michael Donatello Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised $860,000 for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2025. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign also reported over $2.75 million cash on hand.  After the announcement, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement:  “I’m honored by

MADISON, WI (April 14, 2025) — One City Advocates, an affiliate of One City Schools, today released “Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: Black Education in Madison (1960-2025),” a comprehensive report documenting six decades of efforts to address educational disparities affecting Black students in Madison’s public schools. The research, authored by One City

MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Samuel Karns as the 2025 Elementary School Principal of the Year.  Karns serves as principal of Todd Elementary School, a 4K-5th grade building in the School District of Beloit. In just three years, he has guided the school from a “fails

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Madison… The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) is publicly supporting a Wisconsin state budget request by Representatives Dave Steffen (R-Howard) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) for local law enforcement during the upcoming NFL draft April 24th through April 26th. The two legislators are seeking $1.25 million through the state budget

Madison, WI — Former Republican State Senate Majority Leader Dale Schultz and former Democratic Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney have announced the formation of United Wisconsin, a new cross-partisan organization committed to preserving and promoting the values that have historically made Wisconsin special.  “Central to United Wisconsin’s mission is our belief that it is

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 17 of her colleagues to press the Trump Administration for information on how their reckless tariff policy will impact farmers across the nation. “We write with great concern about the impact of the Administration’s reckless tariff agenda

MADISON, Wis. – Looking for great travel value? Why not discover a state’s true character by embarking on a historic journey? The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to announce the opening dates for the state’s 11 historic sites. Road trippers who become members will enjoy free admission to these sites,

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William Garcia will run to become the next chair of the Democratic party of Wisconsin. William Garcia currently serves as the Chair of the 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin, and has served 5 years as the chair of the La Crosse County Democratic Party. He is also the Secretary/Treasurer

Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol on US 12/18 in Dane County from April 14 through April 16. The State Patrol’s primary mission is public

MADISON, Wis. – Elevated fire danger resulted in 63 wildfires burning 135 acres this past weekend, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing to suspend burn permits in 24 counties where the DNR has burn restriction authority as fire danger remains “high” and “very high” in many areas