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: Liners also emphasized his
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): The overwhelming majority so far were issued via DMV’s new online process, wisconsindmv.gov/specialplates.
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 “The mask
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
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2026 sturgeon spearing season opens Feb. 14
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season opening Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, on the Winnebago System. With one of the largest lake sturgeon populations in North America, the Winnebago System supports
Wisconsin Historical Society: Joseph Cochrane (Schooner) shipwreck listed in the National Register of Historic Places
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Joseph Cochrane Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on January 22, 2026. The schooner is located in Lake Michigan near Baileys Harbor, in Door County.
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: Wisconsin health professionals hold WE Energies accountable for harming community health in a new quarterly report, contrasting WE Energies’ Q4 earnings release
MILWAUKEE– Today, Healthy Climate Wisconsin released its inaugural Health Harms Report, revealing WE Energies’ record profits of $1.6 billion in 2025 are paid for by communities at the expense of their health and rising energy bills. “As WE Energies once again
WisDems: UPDATE: Following disastrous fundraising report from right-wing extremist Maria Lazar, WisDems and Taylor campaign on offense with over $3 million raised during pre-primary period
MADISON, Wis. — After Maria Lazar raised less than $200,000 during the pre-primary fundraising period, the WisDems and Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign announced raising a combined $3.3 million. This builds on the strength already shown in the last filing report, where
Cooke campaign: Pete Buttigieg endorses Rebecca Cooke for congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Mayor of South Bend, Ind., endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Rebecca knows firsthand why change is needed in Washington. She understands the importance
WisDems: Following disastrous fundraising report from right-wing extremist Maria Lazar, WisDems and Taylor campaign on offense with over $3 million raised during pre-primary period
MADISON, Wis. — After Maria Lazar raised less than $200,000 during the pre-primary fundraising period, the WisDems and Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign announced raising a combined $3.3 million. This builds on the strength already shown in the last filing report, where