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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved critical incident investigation in the City of Madison, Dane County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024.

CONTACT: execmedia@danecounty.govor 608-800-1127 MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement regarding the passing of former President Jimmy Carter who passed away yesterday at the age of 100. “President Jimmy Carter exemplified the true essence of servant leadership.

Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to join the DNR at one of several First Day Hikes scheduled at state properties on New Year’s Day. Participating in a First Day Hike

For more information contact:Rep. Chuck Wichgers – (608) 237-9182 Madison – State Representative Chuck Wichgers announced Monday that Janel Brandtjen will be coming on as a new staff member in his office for the 107th legislative session beginning January 6th.

Contact: Chavonne Ludick  Janesville, WI (December 30, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced the nomination of twelve high school students from Wisconsin’s First District for appointments to attend U.S. Military Service Academies. “Each year we have exceptional students apply for a

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #249 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in honor of the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who

For further Information Contact:Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (608) 237-9152 FOND DU LAC – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on his 2025-2026 Committee Assignments: “As we turn our attention to the New Year, I want to

For more information, contact:WisDOT Office of Public Affairs608-266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Wisconsin DMV served nearly 2.3 million customers in person, added innovations The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conducted nearly 2.3 million* transactions at its 80 DMV Customer

Contact: 414-208-4739info@doradrakeforwi.com Milwaukee, WI – Dora Drake, the State Senator for the 4th Senate District, makes this statement: “I am honored to have the privilege of being sworn in as the new State Senator for the 4th Senate District for the Special

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today reflected on his and the Evers Administration’s work over the past year to serve Wisconsinites in every corner of the state and highlighted his administration’s 2024 accomplishments as the year comes to an

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away today, December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. “Former President Carter was a committed and dedicated

Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following the passing of President Jimmy Carter: “President Jimmy Carter was a visionary leader and a singularly good person, and his remarkable lifetime of

Contact: Jessie Geraci-Perez(608) 220-1514 JGeraci-Perez@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. – UW Health is among 22 employers in Wisconsin recognized as a Vets Ready Employer in 2024 by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and its Office of Veteran Employment Services. The annual award

CONTACT: Paul Gorman | ng.wi.wiarng.mbx.wi-pao@army.mil | 608-242-3053To view html content with hi-res photos, copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://wi.ng.mil/News/View/Article/4016897/  by Paul Gorman NECEDAH, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy held a graduation ceremony for 86 cadets from

The MacIver Institute was recently recognized for its support of an effort by key conservative groups from across the country to reduce the corporate tax rate and eliminate the capital gains tax on inflation in the upcoming session of Congress.

MADISON, Wis. – This holiday season, Opportunity Wisconsin is giving back by supporting community organizations helping their neighbors in need across the state. Opportunity Wisconsin staff has volunteered their time and the organization has donated goods to toy drives ahead of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Burnett County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated his administration’s efforts to bolster Wisconsin’s workforce throughout the Year of the Worker. In January, Gov. Evers delivered his sixth annual State of the State address and declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin. During the address, the governor announced new efforts by the Evers Administration

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Kwanzaa.  Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers. Today, we’re wishing all

Tim Cullen was of the people and for the people. The people were the fine folks of Janesville, Wisconsin. Tim for over 50 years in or out of office had representative democracy as part of his soul. He leaves us