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Celebrating his 67th birthday, He Urges Public to Bring Ear Protection for his Singing Madison, WI—Wisconsin Democratic Governor candidate Brett Hulsey will kick off his Make Wisconsin Happy Tour at the iconic Madison jazz club, Café CODA, 1224 Williamson Street, Wednesday, April

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) today announced the 2026 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. More than 6,800 people responded to the 2026 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Kimberly-Clark Marinette (Marinette) is transitioning from Tier 1 to Tier 2 in the Green Tier program. This move places them among an elite group of companies that display

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Joshua Dale Cline, 29, Jim Falls, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 6 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. The prison term will be followed by

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced the recipients of two 2025 Climate Champion awards, recognizing local businesses that are leading by example in sustainability and climate action. The awards were presented last week as part of

LA CROSSE, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff introduced the Democrats’ Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages to his home district and discussed the need for more affordable housing across La Crosse and our state. The ‘Health and Housing’ and ‘Families First’ legislative packages,

The Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America (MADSA) will be hosting a Labor and Community Pancake Breakfast 9am – 11am, May 1st, 2026, at The Crossing 1127 University Avenue, in preparation for Madison May Day 2026. The breakfast is open

Theatre, music and community take center stage in the 2026–27 lineup, from youth productions to late-night cult classics Marinette, WI — Bayshore Arts Center, located on the UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus, announces their 2026-2027 Season, the 60th Season of theatre, music and

MADISON, Wis. (April 28, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed District One Court of Appeals Judge M. Joseph Donald as chief judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, effective April 22, 2026. District Four Court of Appeals Judge Rachel

Today, a panel of three circuit court judges issued a ruling dismissing Law Forward’s Dane County Circuit Court lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s congressional map as an anti-competitive gerrymander that violates the constitutional rights of Wisconsin voters. Law Forward, working in partnership

Gairitt Schad was already on state probation when he committed federal crimes MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Gairitt Schad, 28, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District

The News: A three-judge panel today granted WILL’s motion to dismiss, ending a lawsuit brought against Wisconsin’s current congressional maps.  Two separate lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional maps were filed, and both were assigned to three-judge panels. WILL (and others) intervened in both

MADISON, Wis. (April 28, 2026) — Lisa M. Lawless of Milwaukee has been elected president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin, defeating Anna Muñoz in voting that concluded April 24. Lawless, with Husch Blackwell LLP, will begin a one-year term as

Children who live in financial hardship are significantly more likely to be bullied, have anxiety and depression, and develop substance use problems. And those who face chronic financial hardship and experience poverty in their early years are especially at risk

MADISON, Wis. — In recognition of Workers’ Memorial Day, held annually on April 28 to honor workers who have been killed or injured on the job, A Better Wisconsin Together is standing with Wisconsin workers and calling attention to an alarming

TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN, WI… Local farmer and longtime Johnstown resident Scott Fleming issued the following statement regarding his run for the 15th Senate District:  “As a farmer, agronomist, proud father to two high school boys and a Johnstown board supervisor,

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County will once again stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and take a visible stand against sexual violence in recognition of Denim Day, observed globally on the last Wednesday of April. The recognition aims to amplify the Denim Day message: no

The university supports more than 287,000 jobs and helps drive private-sector growth MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s core mission has long held that the work of the university should benefit the entire state. A newly released study now

MADISON, WI – Madison Housing Week is returning with a renewed call for community connection, bold ideas, and collaborative action around the future of housing in the city. This year’s theme, “Rooted and Rising,” asks a timely question – As