Civic Media: A broadcasting legend announces retirement on live radio
Madison, WI (November 3, 2025) – After 44 years behind the microphone, Jane Matenaer, host of “Matenaer On Air” on several of Civic Media’s news/talk stations, announced her retirement this morning on her show. “When I started my radio career, my goal was to be a
Sen. Hutton: Evers’ veto a win for violent offenders
MADISON, WI —Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) reacted today after Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 76, legislation that would have placed safeguards on plea bargains in serious criminal cases and limited the use of deferred prosecution agreements. “Governor Evers’ veto is a
TC Energy: Completes Wisconsin Reliability Project
State’s energy future strengthened by company’s $700 million investment in growth and reliability TC Energy has officially announced commercial in-service of its Wisconsin Reliability Project (WRP), a $700 million natural gas pipeline initiative designed to enhance energy security and reliability,
One City Schools: Long-serving Dane County Executive joins board
Former Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, who led Wisconsin’s fastest growing county for 13 years, has joined the Board of Directors for One City Schools. Parisi served as the county’s chief executive from 2011 until 2024, overseeing the development and
Sen. Hutton: Evers veto secures flow of unfair UI payments
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 146, a bill that gives employers a few more days to respond to the state’s requests for information about new UI claims. “Improper payments
Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force: Equine therapy on display at MKE Urban Stables’ family-friendly Veteran open house event Nov. 15
MILWAUKEE — The benefits of equine therapy for Veterans, as well as their families, will be on display during “Veteran Fall Fest at the Stables,” an open house event at MKE Urban Stables. Geared toward families and Veterans, the free, fun event
Gov. Evers: Extends deadline for Kenosha County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on Oct. 14, 2025, that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025. The appointment will fill a
Dept. of Natural Resources: Launches online merchandise store
Sales Support Statewide Conservation And Environmental Education And Outreach MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of its official online merchandise store, featuring a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions.
Ebben campaign: New: Oneida County Sheriff Grady Hartman endorses Jessi Ebben in WI-07
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Oneida County Sheriff Grady Hartman. In a statement, Sheriff Hartman said “I support Jessi Ebben because she is a strong supporter of law enforcement. In Congress, Jessi
Wisconsin Hospital Association: New leaders elected to the WHA Board of Directors
Dr. Imran Andrabi, President & CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare, named 2026 Chair-elect MADISON, Wis. — Froedtert ThedaCare’s President & CEO Imran Andrabi, MD, FAAFM, was selected Chair-elect of the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Board of Directors during its Oct. 23 meeting
Wisconsin Lakes, Last Wilderness Alliance: Urgent action needed to stop AIS spread via wake boat ballast
Wisconsin Lakes and the Last Wilderness Alliance are calling for urgent state action to halt the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) via the ballast systems found in wake boats. AIS management already costs MILLIONS of dollars annually in Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers: Signs executive order declaring state of emergency, period of economic disruption due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and lapse in FoodShare benefits
Governor’s emergency order prohibits price gouging statewide as FoodShare benefits lapse, requires state agencies to respond and suspend any administrative rules hindering or delaying the state’s response MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #278 declaring a state of emergency
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding FoodShare lawsuits
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding two lawsuits affecting Wisconsin FoodShare, also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), fighting against the Trump Administration’s decision not to use available federal funding to extend food assistance into
Rep. Kitchens, Sen. Cabral-Guevara: School cellphone ban becomes law
MADISON, WIS.—Teachers will now be able to get the full attention of their students. On Friday, Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bill, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), which bans
WisDems: ICYMI: Right-wing candidates Maria Lazar and Tom Tiffany attend election-denier Michael Flynn event
More on Maria Lazar’s bizarre connections and a digital Tom Tiffany tantrum MADISON, Wis. — Reporting this week from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted that Maria Lazar and Tom Tiffany attended a fundraising event with election-denier Michael Flynn. Flynn, who was Trump’s first
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul issues statement on order in Snap benefits case
Federal Judge Issues Order Directing USDA to Use SNAP Contingency Funds MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement after a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts issued an order stating that the
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Bills to support public safety are signed into law
MADISON, WI – Today Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 159 and Assembly Bill 65 into law. Senate Bill 159 allows law enforcement agencies to equip their vehicles with visibility lights, while Assembly Bill 65 increases the penalties for entering a residence
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Tomorrow: 235,000 Wisconsinites will face sticker shock when they shop for their health care
November 1 marks the start date for ACA Open Enrollment For six straight weeks, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have refused to address the health care crisis they created. As millions of Americans begin shopping for health care tomorrow during
Rep. Johnson: Hosted an emergency food drive and press conference on FoodShare benefits at Living Faith Food Pantry
VIROQUA, WI — This afternoon, Representative Tara Johnson (D – Town of Shelby) held an emergency food drive and press conference at Living Faith Food Pantry in Viroqua. She was joined by Becki Rider (Food Pantry Manager of Living Faith
Indivisible South Shore, Birds on a Wire: Stop the healthcare shutdown
Milwaukee County, WI — November 1, enrollment in the Affordable Care Act opens and Constituents in the 1st Congressional District are going to find their healthcare costs increasing making coverage unaffordable. It is estimated that there are 250,000 people in