Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 29, 2026, Chief United States District Judge Pamela Pepper sentenced Dametri G. Horton (age: 34) to 12 years’ imprisonment for his commission of an armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm. On May 7,

“I never thought the day would come when a Republican president, a Republican candidate for governor, and Republican candidates for Congress would try to take that right away from me in order to justify the murder of an American citizen” — Hunter and Sportsman Wayde Lawler MADISON, Wis. — New

[Waukesha, Wis] — Judge Maria Lazar’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today a massive acceleration in momentum, raising nearly $200,000 in just the last four weeks. This surge is fueled by a rapidly expanding grassroots network of citizens seeking an independent, common-sense voice on the bench. Judge Lazar

Trump Administration refuses to provide explanation or justification as to why Wisconsin’s request for FEMA assistance was again denied MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for once again denying Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after severe storms

Conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities are important to all types of organizations, including state agencies. When state agencies hold meetings and events, they are contracted at special rates – well below market value – for state employees, with strict adherence to state policies. Wisconsin is fortunate to have resorts,

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID. While Wisconsin residents are required to

Legacy will continue with ongoing locally programmed and hosted classical music program MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 9) — An important and beloved voice in Wisconsin classical music, Norman Gilliland has announced that he will retire from Wisconsin Public Radio. His last broadcast of “Midday Classics” will be June 19 on the

Wisconsin Bankers Association Announces 50- and 60-Year Club Inductees  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) honors eight individuals on joining its 50-Year Club and two individuals on joining its 60-Year Club in 2025. These bankers have made exceptional contributions to their institutions, as well as to the customers and

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, a Dane County Circuit Court judge denied motions to dismiss Ayodabo et al. v. City of Madison et al., the class-action lawsuit over the City’s failure to count 193 absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election. Scott Thompson, counsel for the plaintiffs, released the following statement on

Assembly Hearing on Cole’s Act & Potential Floor Votes in Both Chambers Would Pave the Way for Wisconsin to Become the 27th State to Ban PBM Copay Accumulators MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin lawmakers will face a defining moment this Wednesday as the Assembly Health, Aging and Long-Term Care Committee holds

MILWAUKEE On Saturday, February 7, David Liners launched his campaign for the State Assembly in Wisconsin’s 21st District.  “I’m running because we can’t afford business as usual,” said Liners.  Among the priorities of the campaign are: Fully funding public schools while lowering property taxes, by making corporations and the wealthy

In the first month since their debut, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles has issued just over 10,000 Blackout and Retro license plates (10,694): Blackout plates totaled 9,493 and nearly half of those were personalized (4,634) Retro plates totaled 1,201 and nearly half of those were

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI. – Pete Buttigieg, the failed mayor and out-of-touch Transportation Secretary, just made it official: he’s throwing his full support behind Commie Cooke in her third attempt to claim Wisconsin’s Third Congressional seat. BUTTIGIEG’S RADICAL RECORD WASTED more than $80 BILLION in woke DEI grants PLEDGED TAXPAYER-FUNDED TRANSGENDER

The Green Bay Innovation Group and the Wisconsin Paper Council are working with a coalition of manufacturing organizations to oppose PFAS enforcement legislation which is rapidly making its way through the Legislature. Our coalition is united against Assembly Bill 131 and Senate Bill 128 which exempt government entities and targets

ELK MOUND, Wis. – Today, Jeremiah Fredrickson, owner of Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, formally announced his candidacy for the 92nd Assembly District. Fredrickson released the following statement:  “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the 92nd Assembly District. As a lifelong Wisconsinite, I am proud to call this state

MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, new reporting revealed that ICE crossed the Mississippi and infiltrated Hudson and Baldwin, Wisconsin. Even before ICE put boots down in the state, local residents in St. Croix were calling out their un-American militant campaign that forced multiple businesses to close out of fear.  “The chaos, fear, and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced approximately $6 million in grant funding to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout Wisconsin. This grant program provides cost-sharing for projects that restore and protect surface water. Surface water is defined as all water open

At a brief meeting held immediately following the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Annual Meeting, February 5, in Stevens Point, the WPVGA Board of Directors elected Wendy Dykstra of Alsum Farms Inc., Friesland, as its first-ever woman President for 2026. Dykstra (District 3) succeeds John Bustamante (District 2)

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 4, 2026, in Stevens Point. The WPVGA Associate Division Business Person of the Year Award was presented to Penney Hammer of Progressive

The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are working to support a statewide race for governor after both that chapter and Madison DSA voted to endorse DSA member Francesca Hong in her bid for that office. “Working people have seen that the system doesn’t work for them,” Milwaukee DSA Co-Chair