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Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 18, 2026 – The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has launched a new online directory designed to share the impact of area nonprofits with community members interested in making a difference. The only tool of its kind in the region, Community

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that two wild deer in Washington County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). The deer were found dead near the village of Richfield and

Milwaukee — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin today announced its endorsement of David Crowley, Josh Kaul, Sarah Godlewski and JoCasta Zamarripa — in Wisconsin’s 2026 elections, backing a statewide slate of candidates committed to protecting reproductive freedom and abortion access. “Wisconsinites

Five volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin were among 150 nationwide recipients of a $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), helps local fire departments purchase needed

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and comment on its annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, which outlines the department’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility throughout Wisconsin’s transportation system – including roadside facilities,

MADISON, Wis. – August 18, 2026 – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 81% of Wisconsin voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), in partnership with the Department of Administration’s Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), is announcing the grant application period opened August 17 for government agencies at risk of a cybersecurity incident due to the age

MEQUON, Wis. — As the Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues reviewing returns from Wisconsin’s August 11 primary, one signal stands out: turnout points to extraordinary enthusiasm for new representation in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, and the campaign believes that

Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. The debate will be conducted by teams of broadcasters from stations

The union plaintiffs in the case to restore collective bargaining rights to Wisconsin public service workers filed a Petition for Review with the Wisconsin Supreme Court earlier today and have released this statement: “We are confident in the merits of

KENOSHA, Wis. — This weekend, Opportunity Wisconsin hosted a free community BBQ at Anderson Park in Kenosha, bringing together local residents, advocates, and community leaders to highlight how Rep. Bryan Steil’s votes in Congress are driving up costs for working

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today announced its endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. “The momentum across Wisconsin is clear – voters are ready for leaders who will hold corporate polluters accountable, stand up to

MADISON – Oracle this morning dropped its lawsuit against state monopoly utility regulators, in a significant win for Wisconsin and the We Energies customers represented by the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin. “CUB is pleased that Oracle has dropped its

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin Democrats concluded their 19-stop, 5-day “Forward for Wisconsin” tour during which Democratic leaders, including special guests Gov. Tony Evers and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, barnstormed the state to get voters fired up to elect David Crowley as

MADISON, Wis. — As part of a multistate coalition, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) secured a victory after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts struck down a key provision of a Trump administration final rule that would have

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Shawn Rolland is encouraging members of the community to assist in the search for Bryan Adorno, a District 6 resident who has been reported missing. According to Adorno’s fiancée Maggie, he was last seen on Friday, August 14. His vehicle, a white 2026 Toyota

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will extend tentative job offers to licensed teachers on the spot at a community job fair taking place August 20 on Milwaukee’s west side, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today. The Milwaukee All Professions Career Fair will take place

GREEN BAY, Wis. — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner welcomed the Museum Task Force’s recommendation that the Neville Public Museum and the Children’s Museum of Green Bay remain independent institutions, while calling for the next stage of the process to give

MILWAUKEE — Following today’s recommendation by the ad hoc committee to select Jacobs Solutions for the district’s next wastewater operations and maintenance contract, community advocates demand the full MMSD Commission reject Jacobs’ bid when final action is taken in September.  Jacobs’

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is currently accepting public comments on the draft Strategic Energy Assessment (SEA). The SEA is a report published every two years that provides data and technical analysis to evaluate Wisconsin’s current