State Sees 22% Increase in Electric Vehicles
Higher gas prices fuel interest but lack of charging stations, other issues still slow growth.
May 23rd, 2022
Court Rules Cedarburg Schools Must Address Racial Harassment
Ozaukee County judge finds district did not properly investigate complaints.
May 3rd, 2022
A Big Year for Maple Syrup Producers
A chill spring means a lot of sap is running in Wisconsin.
Apr 30th, 2022
Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Up 200% In State
Increase in last four years may be linked to COVID-19, health experts say.
Apr 16th, 2022
Interior Department Renaming Sites With Offensive Native American Names
28 lakes, creeks, rivers and other geographical features in Wisconsin being renamed.
Apr 7th, 2022
Election Clerks ‘Are People That You Know’
Municipal and county associations launch ads to restore faith in elections process.
Apr 5th, 2022
Bald Eagles Now Reside In Milwaukee
Pair of eagles have nest in county park. Bald eagles now found in all 72 counties in state.
Apr 4th, 2022
Anti-Semitism In State Near Record High
At 'dangerous' level, up 459% since 2015, report finds.
Mar 27th, 2022
Evers Calls Vos’ Election Fraud Claims Dumb
Governor calls claims 'repugnant' says speaker is 'ratcheting up the false narrative.'
Mar 18th, 2022
Farrow, ‘Margaret Thatcher of Wisconsin,’ Dies At 87
First women Lt. Governor in state history had five-decade career in public service.
Mar 9th, 2022
State Has Large Racial Gap In Homeownership
Racial gap much larger outside the city of Milwaukee.
Mar 8th, 2022
Lakefront Raising Money for Ukraine
New beer label doesn't mince words with description of Russian president.
Mar 4th, 2022
Bill Blocks Competition on Transmission Lines
Does bipartisan proposal insure access to reliable power or favor established state utilities?
Feb 7th, 2022
Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Increasing healthcare access could help address racial health disparities.
Dec 9th, 2021
Hospital Leaders Sound Alarm On COVID Surge
Case levels the highest in a year. 'We are full. Period.'
Dec 7th, 2021
Marcus Theatres Tries Vaccine-Only Movies
Pilot program at two theaters for only vaccinated audiences has good results.
Dec 6th, 2021
Officials Urge People To Get Flu Vaccine
With mask mandates and social distancing phasing out, surge in flu cases expected.
Nov 15th, 2021
Wheel Tax Revenues Tripled Over Last Four Years
Local governments statewide are relying on the tax for transportation costs.
Nov 4th, 2021
Kaul Proposes $115 Million Plan to Fight Crime
Legislative package includes statutory changes, violence prevention and community policing.
Nov 2nd, 2021
High Speed Rail for Milwaukee, Madison?
Cities identified in federal study as key links in expanded rail network in Midwest.
Oct 30th, 2021
Fire, EMS Workers Struggle to Meet Needs
Increased call volumes and problems maintaining staff across the state, report finds.
Oct 30th, 2021
GOP Bills Prohibit Social Media Censorship
Legislation allows media outlets, residents to sue for censorship.
Oct 22nd, 2021
Milwaukee Might Bid for 2024 Republican National Convention
City already planning to bid for the Democratic National Convention.
Oct 14th, 2021
Catalytic Converter Thefts Prompt State Legislation
New bill would require ID and proof of ownership upon sale.
Oct 11th, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Reduced Deaths, Hospitalizations
It says 5,500 infections and 700 deaths among Wisconsin seniors likely prevented.
Oct 6th, 2021
Evictions Rising Following End of Moratorium
Wisconsin saw the highest number of eviction filings this year in September.
Oct 1st, 2021
Bars and Restaurants Bouncing Back
Report finds post-pandemic surge in business, but not enough workers.
Sep 27th, 2021
Report Addresses Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls
Wisconsin has 86,000 indigenous people, but little data on those who disappeared.
Sep 26th, 2021
GOP Bill Moves State Elections Commission to Wausau
Opponents note this moves the commission away from the majority of state population.
Sep 17th, 2021
