Milwaukee Co. Supv. Taylor: Celebrates reopening of Bender Park Boat Launch following critical restoration work
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor joined Milwaukee County Parks officials, community members, and local partners today to celebrate the official reopening of the Bender Park Boat Launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bender Park. The reopening follows
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Highlights emission reductions in county operations
MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley highlighted the continued progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from County operations, as part of an annual Climate Action 2050 (CA50) Plan update report. The Milwaukee County Office of Sustainability reported a 48% decrease in
Leaders We Deserve: Endorses 4 new State Legislature candidates
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Leaders We Deserve, the grassroots organization co-founded by David Hogg to elect young progressives across the country, endorsed the following rising stars: Tyler Smith (TX-HD-138, age 26), Jacob Martinez (AZ-LD-09, age 24), Claire Heinrich (MO-HD-110, age 27),
Planned Parenthood: Launches first-in-the-nation partnership with the Clinton Foundation to expand access to life-saving overdose aid kits
Madison, WI — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) today announced a first-in-the-nation partnership with the Clinton Foundation’s Overdose Respond Network to bring Overdose Aid Kits (O.A.K.s) to communities across Wisconsin—expanding access to life-saving tools and meeting urgent public health needs with compassion and care. Overdose
Common Ground: Former Veolia worker sounds the alarm: widespread, gross mismanagement at MMSD plants
Whistleblower Greg Gryskiewicz, as promised, has documented MMSD’s and Veolia’s gross mismanagement as he personally experienced it during his 14-year career working in various roles to maintain and operate MMSD’s wastewater treatment plants in a 37-page document: No doubt that
Democratic Governor Association: Tom Tiffany still won’t admit 2020 Election wasn’t stolen
At a campaign event on Monday, Congressman Tom Tiffany yet again refused to answer whether the 2020 election was stolen, while also endorsing a conspiracy theory-driven investigation of Wisconsin election officials. After voting against certifying the 2020 election and signing on to
Discover Whitewater Series: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a title sponsor for the 14th Annual Discover Whitewater Series
WHITEWATER – May 19, 2026 – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater renews their title sponsorship for the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, Fit Kid Shuffle, and 5K Teams event! The University has supported the event ever since its inaugural
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce: Announces Winner of 2026 Wisconsin statewide National Civics Bee Competition
Eau Claire, WI — On Saturday, May 9, the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the Wisconsin statewide competition of the 2026 National Civics Bee, bringing together outstanding middle‑school students from across the state to demonstrate their civic knowledge,
Fond Du Lac Festivals: Walleye Weekend announces their 2026 Co-chairs
May 19, 2026 (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin) – Fond du Lac Festivals is excited to kick off the start of summer with Walleye Weekend (June 12th – 14th, 2026). 2026 marks Walleye Weekend’s 47th year as the largest free family-friendly
U.S. Bank & Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation: Provide equity injections to 17 Wisconsin small businesses
MILWAUKEE, WI – U.S. Bank in partnership with the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) presented 17 small businesses across Wisconsin with equity injections on Thursday as part of their “Journey to Growth” program. Award recipients, U.S. Bank executives, economic development partner
WisDems: ICYMI: Van Orden the congressman isn’t as independent as Van Orden the candidate promised
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Up North News exposes the extent to which D.C. and wealthy donors have changed Derrick Van Orden in a short period of time from a candidate who ran on bipartisanship to a congressman who needs little convincing
Roys Campaign: First to file, ready to win in November
MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys turned in nomination papers collected by grassroots volunteers from every corner of the state to become the first gubernatorial candidate to qualify for the ballot yesterday beating the June 1 deadline by 12 days. The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Announces more than $15 Million for Wisconsin to Address PFAS in drinking water
CHICAGO (May 19, 2026) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced more than $15 million in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Wisconsin communities that need it most. This
Dept. of Justice: Janesville man sentenced to 5 years for receiving child pornography
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Adam Gurney, 30, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced earlier this month by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 5 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. The prison term will be followed by
Gov. Evers: Announces Wild Rice Stewardship Council members
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has appointed 24 individuals to serve on the state’s new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, created by the governor via Executive Order #277 on Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October 2025. Members include representatives from each of the 11 federally recognized Tribes… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
UW-Eau Claire: Veteran navigates winding road to degree completion at UW-Eau Claire
When Jacob Oberg prepared to graduate with a bachelor’s in professional studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, attending the commencement ceremony on May 16 was not part of the plan. The U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran lives in
Mount Mary University: Named a top college for academic innovation
May 19, 2026 (Milwaukee)—Mount Mary University was named one of the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation by Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s longest-running publication for advancing best practices in higher education. The award is a prestigious national distinction honoring colleges and universities that embrace creativity and transformative initiatives within their teaching, learning, re… Please
ACLU: Releases speedy trial toolkit
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin released a speedy-trial toolkit to help incarcerated Wisconsinites access the resources they need to assert their rights in the legal system. The guide is intended for individuals facing criminal charges who are not represented
Brunette Campaign: Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. – Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney today endorsed Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court, praising her record as a prosecutor and her deep understanding of how the justice system affects people and
Wisconsin National Guard: Wisconsin caregivers explore military mental health and culture
MILWAUKEE – Approximately 70 attendees gathered at the Medical College of Wisconsin Kerrigan Auditorium May 12 to participate in the training seminar, Tier One: Introduction to Military Experience Culture and the Military-Connected Experience, offered by Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP). The