U.S. Attorney Schimel: Milwaukee man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for armed robbery
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 29, 2026, Chief United States District Judge Pamela Pepper sentenced Dametri G. Horton (age: 34) to 12 years’ imprisonment for his commission of an armed
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats seek to flip script on gun rights, target GOP’s Tiffany
“I never thought the day would come when a Republican president, a Republican candidate for governor, and Republican candidates for Congress would try to take that right away from me in order to justify the murder of an American citizen”
Lazar campaign: Fundraising surges with “grassroots army,” raising nearly $200,000 in just four weeks
[Waukesha, Wis] — Judge Maria Lazar’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today a massive acceleration in momentum, raising nearly $200,000 in just the last four weeks. This surge is fueled by a rapidly expanding grassroots network of citizens
Gov. Evers: Slams Trump Administration for again denying federal disaster request for Wisconsin communities impacted by August severe weather
Trump Administration refuses to provide explanation or justification as to why Wisconsin’s request for FEMA assistance was again denied MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for once again denying Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for Door,
Wisconsin Restaurant Association, Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association: Joint statement regarding conferences and workshops held by government agencies
Conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities are important to all types of organizations, including state agencies. When state agencies hold meetings and events, they are contracted at special rates – well below market value – for state employees, with strict
Dept. of Transportation: DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio: Norman Gilliland announces retirement after 42 years on Wisconsin Public Radio
Legacy will continue with ongoing locally programmed and hosted classical music program MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 9) — An important and beloved voice in Wisconsin classical music, Norman Gilliland has announced that he will retire from Wisconsin Public Radio. His last
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Bankers recognized for over 50- and 60-years of distinguished service
Wisconsin Bankers Association Announces 50- and 60-Year Club Inductees MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) honors eight individuals on joining its 50-Year Club and two individuals on joining its 60-Year Club in 2025. These bankers have made exceptional contributions
Law Forward: New ruling will allow case against City of Madison for failure to count absentee ballots to proceed
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, a Dane County Circuit Court judge denied motions to dismiss Ayodabo et al. v. City of Madison et al., the class-action lawsuit over the City’s failure to count 193 absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election. Scott
Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition: Legislators set for pivotal moment this week – Wednesday – to protect WI patients
Assembly Hearing on Cole’s Act & Potential Floor Votes in Both Chambers Would Pave the Way for Wisconsin to Become the 27th State to Ban PBM Copay Accumulators MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin lawmakers will face a defining moment this Wednesday
Liners campaign: David Liners campaign launch
MILWAUKEE On Saturday, February 7, David Liners launched his campaign for the State Assembly in Wisconsin’s 21st District. “I’m running because we can’t afford business as usual,” said Liners. Among the priorities of the campaign are: Fully funding public schools
Dept. of Transportation: New blackout and retro license plates top 10,000 in first month
In the first month since their debut, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles has issued just over 10,000 Blackout and Retro license plates (10,694): Blackout plates totaled 9,493 and nearly half of those were personalized (4,634)
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Pothole Pete and commie Cooke, a match made in heaven
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI. – Pete Buttigieg, the failed mayor and out-of-touch Transportation Secretary, just made it official: he’s throwing his full support behind Commie Cooke in her third attempt to claim Wisconsin’s Third Congressional seat. BUTTIGIEG’S RADICAL RECORD WASTED more
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association: Urgent call to action to oppose PFAS legislation
The Green Bay Innovation Group and the Wisconsin Paper Council are working with a coalition of manufacturing organizations to oppose PFAS enforcement legislation which is rapidly making its way through the Legislature. Our coalition is united against Assembly Bill 131
Fredrickson campaign: Jeremiah Fredrickson launches campaign for 92nd Assembly District
ELK MOUND, Wis. – Today, Jeremiah Fredrickson, owner of Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, formally announced his candidacy for the 92nd Assembly District. Fredrickson released the following statement: “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the 92nd Assembly District. As
WisDems: ICE has come to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, new reporting revealed that ICE crossed the Mississippi and infiltrated Hudson and Baldwin, Wisconsin. Even before ICE put boots down in the state, local residents in St. Croix were calling out their un-American militant campaign that forced multiple
Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards 2026 surface water grants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced approximately $6 million in grant funding to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout Wisconsin. This grant program provides cost-sharing for projects that restore and protect
Wisconsin Potato & VegetableGrowers Association: Wendy Dykstra becomes first woman WPVGA board president
At a brief meeting held immediately following the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Annual Meeting, February 5, in Stevens Point, the WPVGA Board of Directors elected Wendy Dykstra of Alsum Farms Inc., Friesland, as its first-ever woman President
Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association: Presents annual industry awards
In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 4, 2026, in Stevens Point. The WPVGA Associate Division Business Person of
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America: Ready for statewide governor’s race as Madison DSA joins in endorsing Francesca Hong
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are working to support a statewide race for governor after both that chapter and Madison DSA voted to endorse DSA member Francesca Hong in her bid for that office. “Working people have seen