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Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the Village of Dickeyville in Grant County was awarded a $645,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to assist in the redesign and modernization of Old Highway Road

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective July 16, 2025. Ms. Habeck joins the DATCP Board with decades of experience in organizational

MADISON, Wis. – For the 14th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Wisconsin Hospitals No. 1 in Wisconsin on its Best Hospitals list. This recognition reflects all the great work done every day at UW Health, according

APPLETON, Wis. (July 28, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber Regional Partnership, the economic development arm of the Fox Cities Chamber, has released its Q2 2025 Economic Development Report, detailing a busy and impactful quarter focused on business support, workforce development,

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced the distribution of $1,417,413,641 in shared revenue and property tax credit payments to local governments across the state on Monday, July 28, 2025. These payments are a crucial component of the

MADISON – Today, State Representative Russell Goodwin (D‑Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ announcement last week that he will not seek a third term: “Governor Evers has always struck me as a reasonable, practical leader who looked

EDITOR’S NOTE: The number of incidents where a seatbelt was worn was inaccurately stated. Since the original release, two more fatalities have occurred. For the most up-to-date information on ATV/UTV fatalities in Wisconsin, check the 2025 incident report. MADISON, Wis. – As residents

At today’s meeting of the Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee, Council members heard directly from the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Division about the ongoing challenges posed by the State of Wisconsin’s 2025–27 budget. Once again, the state budget fails to

DHS urges everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the state this year. A human case of WNV illness has been reported in a resident

DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement in response to Scott Walker’s announcement that he will not run for governor of Wisconsin again: “Even political opportunist Scott Walker knows he can’t defend his failed record of attacking workers, stripping

MADISON, WI – From Prairie du Chien to Wauwatosa, Senate Democrats are spreading their message of supporting Wisconsin families and putting Republicans on notice that their days in the majority are numbered. In the last few weeks, we have seen two

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 20 of her Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for answers on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), calling on the Administration to immediately cease funding for GHF and restore support for

Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will hold his next in-person listening session on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The listening session will be moderated by WCLO’s Tim Bremel.   The listening session is free and open to residents of

MADISON, Wis. — Late last week, Bill Berrien doubled down on his support for the tariffs that have been raising everyday prices for Wisconsinites, as well as the Big Ugly Bill that could jeopardize health care for roughly 270,000 Wisconsinites. Berrien, ignoring the devastation

Program is latest earn-while-you-learn solution aimed at workforce shortages MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) launched the state’s first Dental Assistant Registered Apprenticeship program on Friday, July 25, at Martin Dental in Altoona, Wis. The program is the

COMSTOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has concluded efforts to trap the black bear involved in a recent attack in Barron County. The sow and cub involved have not been observed since the attack.  The DNR, in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 12, 2025. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation

PRESCOTT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the cause of an explosion of a boat engine that caused the ejection of all 11 passengers on board into the Mississippi River near Prescott in Pierce County on

DE PERE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of De Pere, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2025. At

CONTACT: info@crowleyformke.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would not seek a third term: “Governor Tony Evers has been a steady, principled leader during some of the most