BALDWIN, Wis. ― Western Wisconsin Conservation Council held its annual meeting on Dec. 12 to share research findings and discuss outcomes from 2024. In its seventh year, this farmer-led watershed conservation group has experienced continued growth and progress in advancing sustainable agricultural practices. The meeting focused on research outcomes based

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Kenosha County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident

Madison, WI – On December 16th, 2024, a shooting occurred at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI. Today, Rep. Allen, released the following statement: “Acts of violence, regardless of who commits them, how they are committed, or for what reasons, are senseless tragedies. We grieve for all the victims

When Elle Snesrud takes the commencement stage at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for her Dec. 21 graduation ceremony, it will not only be to accept her diploma and shake the hands of administration as she walks. Before the reading of graduate names begins, Snesrud has an important job to

WISCONSIN – Organizations from across the state signed onto a letter calling on the Wisconsin State Legislature to protect the voting rights of Wisconsin voters and reject harmful legislation that will create barriers and disenfranchise eligible voters.  [read the full letter] Casting a ballot is a fundamental right for all

Madison, WI – In the 2023-2024 legislative session, the legislature reached an agreement on a pair of bills to keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050 in exchange for state investments in the stadium renovations. As a result of this legislation, the Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District board was tasked

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), House Freedom Caucus Chairman U.S. Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.), and 25 of their Senate and House colleagues in a letter to Senate Majority Leader-Elect John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson, expressing their full support for a two-step reconciliation

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released a statement today celebrating the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District’s (the District) vote today to approve a new lease agreement for American Family Field, ensuring the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball (MLB) remain in Wisconsin through 2050. The District’s historic vote today comes just over a year after Gov. Evers, on Dec. 5, 202… Please log in to

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding Wisconsin residents to check their current property tax bill for the lottery and gaming credit. The credit provides direct property tax relief to qualifying taxpayers on their property tax bills displayed as a reduction of property taxes due. Lottery proceeds are paid

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has announced the 2024-25 edition of the Growing Wisconsin magazine is now available. The magazine celebrates the Year of the Worker. “Governor Tony Evers declared 2024 as the Year of the Worker, and throughout the

Public Comment Period Now Open Through Jan. 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is extending the public notice period for the proposed Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for Wind Energy and Cave Bats. The new deadline for public comment is Jan. 15, 2025, to provide additional time

WILL’s recent lawsuit and work with the Legislature highlighted the need to act and protect law-abiding fisherman The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) applauded the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) for suspending an unconstitutional administrative rule that violated the Second Amendment

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from three trail expansions in Door County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the Wisconsin Department of Justice has negotiated an agreement with Milwaukee landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his property management company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc., to resolve the landlord/tenant enforcement action the State filed on November 15, 2021. The agreement has been

              Law enforcement agencies have announced a focused county-wide effort starting Dec. 20 to discourage driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs during the holiday season. The Wisconsin State Patrol, Dane County Sheriff’s Office, and twenty local police departments are working in partnership

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Mayville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes treatment upgrades at well #2, well #3 and well #5 in the city

Find all the event details and feature stories about the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s fall commencement in one place. Get to know our featured graduates from each college, and find out who the special honorees will be on Dec. 21.  The Sonnentag to host first commencement ceremonies Dec. 21 The

More than $9.3 million investment will support nine affordable housing developments, 485 housing units statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today the results of the latest round of competitive funding for the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and Infrastructure Access loan programs… Please log

Also: Views of the economy improve, though personal finances are unchanged Public split on Trump cabinet appointments, while a large majority think Senate should take time to hold hearings Majority is concerned that tariffs will hurt the economy and divided on whether Trump policies will increase inflation More than three-quarters

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a spill of crude oil from a pipeline along Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 in the town of Oakland, about four miles east of the village of Cambridge in Jefferson County. On Nov. 11, the DNR received a report from