by [email protected] | May 11, 2026
Appleton mayor wants city to drop contract for automated cameras (APPLETON) Flock license plate recognition cameras will likely be going away soon in Appleton. Mayor Jake Woodford says one reason he wants to end this contract is because of inappropriate use, and...
by [email protected] | May 8, 2026
Wisconsin DHS credits new EMS training in reducing overdose deaths (UNDATED) Wisconsin health officials say new training for first responders is helping drive a sharp drop in overdose deaths statewide. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently wrapped up a...
by [email protected] | May 6, 2026
Sentiment against AI and data centers continues to grow in Wisconsin. Marquette Law School poll director Charles Franklin says polling last year showed an even split in people who thought data centers were worth the cost. “But by February, that had jumped up to...
by [email protected] | May 4, 2026
Outspoken brewery owner enters race for governor (MADSION) The owner of Minocqua Brewing company has entered the governor’s race. Kirk Bangstad announced his candidacy during a livestream from his brewery over the weekend. Bangstad says his decision came after...
by [email protected] | Apr 30, 2026
A Dane County beagle research facility is selling its dogs to a rescue group. Blue Mounds-based Ridglan Farms, which for years has bred beagles for medical testing, is selling over one-thousand of them to Florida-based Big Dog Ranch Rescue. The deal was brokered by...
by [email protected] | Apr 30, 2026
Ridglan Farms to sell beagles to rescue group (BLUE MOUNDS) A Dane County beagle research facility is selling its dogs to a rescue group. Blue Mounds-based Ridglan Farms, which for years has bred beagles for medical testing, is selling over one-thousand of them to...
by [email protected] | Apr 29, 2026
Second challenge to Wisconsin’s congressional maps rejected (UNDATED) A second challenge to Wisconsin’s congressional maps has been dismissed by a panel of judges. A three-judge Circuit Court panel has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s congressional...
by [email protected] | Apr 24, 2026
Wisconsin suing online prediction markets over alleged illegal sports gambling (UNDATED) Wisconsin is suing several online prediction markets, accusing them of illegally facilitating sports betting in the state. Attorney General Josh Kaul says companies including...
by [email protected] | Apr 23, 2026
Johnson praises Hegseth for flu vax rollback (WASHINGTON DC) A rollback on the U.S. military’s flu vaccine requirement gets a thumbs up from Ron Johnson. The Pentagon’s flu shot requirement had been in place since the early 1950s. War Secretary Pete Hegseth this week...
by [email protected] | Apr 14, 2026
Ready for world’s largest trivia contest (STEVENS POINT) The city of Stevens Point is preparing for Trivia weekend – and the economic boost that comes along with it. Mayor Mike Wiza says welcoming players from across the country and around the world for a...
by [email protected] | Apr 9, 2026
Following Rothman firing, committee set to hold hearing on Regents conformation (MADISON) Questions remain after the firing of Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman. Business group leaders and lawmakers say the move by the UW Board of Regents is difficult to...
by [email protected] | Apr 7, 2026
It’s time for the Spring Election and the Wisconsin Elections Commission is ready to handle any irregularities. Administrator Meagan Wolfe says recent statements and executive orders from the White House will not affect state elections. “Any federal bills...
by [email protected] | Apr 7, 2026
Elections Commission is ready for the Spring Election, says Wolfe (UNDATED) It’s time for the Spring Election and the Wisconsin Elections Commission is ready to handle any irregularities. Administrator Meagan Wolfe says recent statements and executive orders...
by [email protected] | Apr 2, 2026
WisDOT launches distracted driving campaign (WEST BEND) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds drivers “Buckle Up, Phone Down.” April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and this year’s WisDOT campaign brings back public service announcements...
by [email protected] | Mar 31, 2026
New law defines antisemitism in Wisconsin (MADISON) A new, highly debated state law codifies a definition of antisemitism in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers signed the legislation last week. Wisconsin will use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working...
by [email protected] | Mar 25, 2026
New MU poll finds increased attention on Wisconsin Supreme Court election (MILWAIUKEE) A new Marquette Poll finds increased voter engagement in the April 7 Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor leads Waukesha County Judge Maria Lazar 23%...
by [email protected] | Mar 24, 2026
One arrested for serious bus crash near Green Bay (GREEN BAY) A bus driver is in custody in connection with a charter bus crash Sunday which sent more than 30 people to the hospital. Brown County Jail records list 37-year-old Ghebry Figeuroa as booked in Sunday night...
by [email protected] | Mar 23, 2026
It’s time to start thinking about lawn care and gardening, and if you’re going to hire someone this spring, make sure you’re not getting fleeced. Wisconsin Consumer Protection division director Michael Domke says you should always get more than one...
by [email protected] | Mar 19, 2026
Evers signs postpartum Medicaid bill into law (UNDATED) Governor Tony Evers signs a bill expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin. The Democratic governor signed the bill in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Coverage will expand from 60 days to a full year for...
by [email protected] | Mar 18, 2026
Evers expected to sign PFAs bills (MADISON) The state Senate passed a pair of bills on Tuesday, ending a deadlock with Democratic Governor Tony Evers on how to address problems associated with so called “forever chemicals.” Evers had previously vetoed PFAs...
