UW-Whitewater: Is a title sponsor for the 13th annual Discover Whitewater Series
WHITEWATER – August 13th, 2025 – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater renews their title sponsorship for the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and Half Marathon Teams event! The University has supported the event ever since its inaugural race in
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Trump tax bill creates major opportunity to expand educational opportunities for Wisconsin families
The News: WILL unveiled a new report detailing how Wisconsin can unlock a major stream of education funding for Wisconsin families – all at no expense to the state. The opportunity comes from the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
UW-Green Bay: Athletics names former Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy as its inaugural executive in residence
Green Bay, WI —The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced today that former Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy is joining the Phoenix as its inaugural Executive in Residence. Murphy will have an office in the Kress Events Center Athletics offices
Rodriguez campaign: Community leaders across Wisconsin endorse Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez for governor
Only declared Democratic candidate quickly building broad coalition of support ahead of 2026 election MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, the only declared Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, today announced her second wave of endorsements from community leaders across the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Eligible hunters: sign up for fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
Deadline To Apply Is Sept. 15 Thousands of acres of land are available for this year’s hunt, which will take place Oct. 4-12, 2025. Eligible hunters should contact sponsors directly to participate in the 2025 hunt. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON,
Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, Venture Dairy Cooperative: Court rules that Wisconsin Dairy Groups’ suit against Attorney General Kaul can move forward
Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Last Friday, the Calumet County Circuit Court ruled that a lawsuit brought by the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative against Attorney General Kaul can move forward. The court rejected the Attorney General’s request to
State Senate Democratic Committee: Mike Van Someren announces campaign for Wisconsin’s 33rd Senate District
DELAFIELD, WI – Mike Van Someren, lifelong Wisconsinite, attorney, husband, father of two, and former Badger lineman has officially launched his campaign for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 33rd District. In a video announcement on TikTok, Van Someren shared why he’s stepping up
Cooke campaign: ICYMI: The Cap Times: As GOP abandons rural Wisconsin, will Democrats step up?
Rep. Van Orden’s record shows he’s fighting for the ultra-rich, not Western Wisconsin EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – In today’s The Cap Times column, John Nichols highlights the strong contrast between Rebecca Cooke’s plans to provide economic opportunity for Western Wisconsin and Congressman Derrick
Wisconsin Technology Council: Incoming Tech Council president Brickerman featured Sept. 18 at W·O·M·E·N reception
MADISON, Wis. – Former partner with gener8tor and incoming Wisconsin Technology Council president Maggie Brickerman will speak Thursday, Sept. 18 at the annual W•O•M•E•N reception in Madison. Brickerman will talk about her background, her vision for the future of the Tech Council and more during
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public input on Franklin Lake walleye rehabilitation project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to meet with DNR staff and partners in person on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the VFW post in Eagle River, Wisconsin, for a public
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Humane officer training offered September 22-26 in Madison
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites those seeking appointment as humane officers and certified law officers seeking training in handling animal welfare complaints to join DATCP for the 2025 Humane Officer Training Program.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help count migrating chimney swifts this fall
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group are seeking volunteers to participate in Swift Night Out to count chimney swifts between mid-August and early September. Monitoring chimney swift populations helps us
National Conference of State Legislatures: Representative Shelia Stubbs selected to serve on National Conference of State Legislatures’ Executive Committee
Washington, D.C. — Wisconsin State Representative Shelia Stubbs was recently selected to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Executive Committee. The NCSL Executive Committee is the governing body of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Comprised of 63 elected members,
Wisconsin Historical Society: Mackenzie House listed in the National Register of Historic Places
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Mackenzie House in the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1966 in Madison, Dane County. The Mackenzie House is
Dept. of Natural Resources: Waukesha Service Center now reopen
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Waukesha Service Center at 141 NW Barstow Street in Waukesha County will resume its normal business hours today, Aug. 13. The office is open from 8:30 a.m.
Milwaukee Anti-war Committee: Aims to educate Milwaukee about Ireland and Palestine this week
Milwaukee, WI – Ahead of the start of Irish Fest, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) will be educating the public about connections between Ireland and Palestine, through social media and in person outside of Irish Fest. MAC wants to use
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement on federal police in D.C. and Sam Sharpe Jr.
The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist Political Repression (MAARPR) firmly opposes the Trump administration’s decision to deploy federal police and National Guard troops to the streets of Washington, D.C. and potentially other cities across the country. The targeting of Washington, D.C.—a
NFIB Wisconsin: New survey: Small business optimism rises
Main Street Business Owners Report Improving Conditions in July MADISON, WI (August 12, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98. Contributing most to the rise in the Optimism Index
Protect Our Care: CBO further confirms Trump-GOP bill devastates American health care, ripping away coverage from more than 15 million people
Washington, D.C. — Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress made the largest cuts to health care in American history, and now the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has confirmed the bill will strip health care from more than 15 million people.
Waukesha County Emergency Management: Flooding update
Waukesha, WI – August 12, 2025 – Waukesha County continues its coordinated response to the historic flooding that has impacted multiple communities across the county this week. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains fully open and is working closely with