Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors
Survivors would have legal protection from assailant even after the offenders probation ends.
Jul 22nd, 2021
Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe
GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.
Jul 21st, 2021
Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage
Wisconsin, like much of the country, needs blood donors.
Jul 15th, 2021
State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority
DNR can place restrictions on high capacity wells, large livestock farms to protect water.
Jul 9th, 2021
Picnic Costs Are Up Thanks to Meat Prices
Those hamburgers are costing you compared to pre-pandemic prices.
Jul 2nd, 2021
Climate Advocates Want Electric Car Infrastructure
Press conference held promoting stricter emissions standards and infrastructure investments.
Jun 25th, 2021
Petition Challenges State’s Last Nuclear Plant
Physicians group charges Point Beach plant has caused "50 years of carnage" to fish, fish larvae and birds.
Jun 23rd, 2021
State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative
Program involves a network of public and private entities to support sustainable home-ownership.
Jun 10th, 2021
Severe Drought Hits Southeast Wisconsin
Precipitation as much as 7 inches below normal.
Jun 5th, 2021
Milwaukee Archdiocese Not Cooperating with State Investigation
Archdiocese questions attorney general's authority for statewide investigation into clergy abuse.
Jun 4th, 2021
Every Adult Should Be Vaccinated, Experts Stress
Including those who recovered from COVID-19. They still need protection.
May 19th, 2021
Most of State Has High Risk of Fire
Wisconsin has had 600 wildfires in 2021, most fire-prone year in nearly a decade.
May 15th, 2021
Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy
Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Apr 24th, 2021
Evers, Democrats Push PFAS Contamination Bill
Democrats reintroduce bill funding testing and remediation for harmful forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2021
Home Bakers Sue State Over Restrictions
Producers say state unfairly limits sales, some home businesses are ‘downright bullied.’
Feb 24th, 2021
Largest State-Owned Solar Project Approved
2.4-megawatt solar array will provide 17% of UW-Platteville’s energy.
Feb 13th, 2021
Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold
Shelters need more funding for staff and space to safely house people during a pandemic.
Feb 12th, 2021
Food Bank Leaders Applaud Federal Aid
U.S. Department of Agriculture announced another round of funding for Farmers to Families food program.
Jan 11th, 2021
State Farmers’ Net Income up 41% in 2020
High crop prices, pandemic assistance drives up income.
Jan 2nd, 2021
Understaffing Taking Its Toll on Milwaukee VA
Nurses, workers exhausted by staffing demands, employees union says.
Dec 19th, 2020
Wisconsin Dry Ice Industry Preparing For Vaccine
New vaccine will require large quantities of dry ice for shipping.
Dec 11th, 2020
Pandemic Spreads to State’s Veterans Homes
47 deaths in homes as virus spreads from surrounding communities.
Nov 24th, 2020
Fitzgerald Wins Big, Kind By 3% for Congress
All incumbents for Congress in state reelected, Fitzgerald replaces Sensenbrenner.
Nov 4th, 2020
Census Ends After Court Overrules Deadline Extension
Some worry the abrupt ending will leave out hard to reach communities.
Oct 16th, 2020
Health Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic
Top epidemiologist say state needs more contact tracing staff, expanded testing to slow virus spread.
Oct 6th, 2020
Absentee Ballot Applications Causing Confusion
Check the Wisconsin election website to see if you've already requested a ballot.
Sep 4th, 2020
Homeless Shelters, Advocates Expect Wave of Evictions
COVID-19 is complicating their response to people losing housing.
Aug 20th, 2020
Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment
Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.
Jul 24th, 2020
State Overpaid $21 Million for Unemployment
Audit Bureau finds unknown number of participants received incorrect unemployment benefits.
Jul 15th, 2020
Kickapoo Coffee Now Wonderstate Coffee
Drops Indigenous name amid national reckoning about race after “being called out.”
Jul 6th, 2020
State Landlord Group Wants Evictions Delayed
Wisconsin Apartment Association pushes tenant repayment plans, working with state rental assistance.
Jun 10th, 2020
State’s Beef, Pork Farmers Getting Squeezed
Prices for beef and pork plummet as meatpacking plants slow production, yet retail prices rising.
May 5th, 2020
Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally
The organization will support struggling dairy farmers and local food pantries.
Apr 16th, 2020
State’s Cheesemakers Against the World
26 countries and 36 states will compete at 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison.
Feb 10th, 2020
State Lost 10% of Dairy Farms in 2019
Low milk prices blamed for record breaking loss of farms.
Jan 7th, 2020
More Banks May Serve Hemp Businesses
Survey shows those willing to provide loans has risen from 17% a year ago to 48% today.
Jan 6th, 2020
State’s Egg Producers Set New Records
Demand for cage-free eggs helps drive 19% increase in production in 2019.
Jan 4th, 2020
New Group Promotes Ethical Political Leadership
LeaderEthics Wisconsin offers 2020 Citizen’s Guide, hopes to battle disinformation.
Jan 2nd, 2020
Big Property Tax Hikes Hitting State
Report predicts highest increases in a decade, driven by state’s school districts.
Dec 19th, 2019
Green Groups Sue Public Service Commission
Two PSC members who okayed transmission lines had ties to utilities pushing project, suit charges.
Dec 12th, 2019
China Tariffs Hurting Farmers, Kind Says
Congressman pushes Trump to settle trade war, help farmers losing out on export markets.
Dec 8th, 2019
Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary
Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.
Nov 5th, 2019
Hemp Growers Assail State Regulators
Delays by state in testing fields means some growers lose valuable crops.
Oct 14th, 2019
Organic Valley Now 100% Renewable
Largest food company in the world to get 100 percent of its energy from renewables.
Sep 3rd, 2019
Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC
State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.
Aug 30th, 2019
State’s Exports Down in 2019
But survey shows 67% of businesses support Trump tariffs.
Jul 23rd, 2019
Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans
Governor’s task force holds meetings across Wisconsin to understand crisis, find answers.
Jun 16th, 2019
Monarch Butterfly Population Could Increase
Numbers traveling from Mexico higher this year. Efforts to replenish habitat, reduce pesticide use needed.
May 28th, 2019
Alcohol Abuse Causes Foster Care Placements
Adults drinking takes toll on children, cited in 80% of foster care placements in one county.
May 25th, 2019
Cross Says Budget Process Causes Competition
UW System president says various campuses competing to get scarce funds for new facilities.
May 22nd, 2019
State Grows Non-Polluting Jobs
Report finds 2.4% increase in renewable energy and energy efficiency jobs in 2018.
Apr 11th, 2019
Baldwin Wants More Federal Help With Flooding
State’s flooded areas need more help and changes in federal flood insurance needed, says Senator.
Apr 7th, 2019
Life Harder for Less Educated Workers
New report finds they have higher out-of-pocket medical expenses, lower life expectancy.
Mar 28th, 2019
Evers Says GOP Discouraging Private Donors
Legislators' rejection of capital budget may scare away private donations to university projects, governor says.
Mar 23rd, 2019
New Project Doubles State’s Solar Output
Dairyland Power Cooperative will purchase 149 megawatts from Jefferson County solar farm.
Mar 19th, 2019
Farmers, Environmentalists Applaud Water Quality Trading Bill
GOP bill would create a clearinghouse to trade credits from reducing water pollution.
Feb 28th, 2019
Ron Johnson Calls for Ending Tariffs
Study shows Wisconsin could lose 14,000 jobs from Trump’s tariffs.
Feb 8th, 2019
Evers Demands Respect for State Employees
First executive order prohibits discrimination in state employment, second calls on agencies to respect all employees.
Jan 9th, 2019
Federal Shutdown Impacts State Businesses
Wisconsin businesses booked more than $4.3 billion in government contracts in 2018.
Jan 7th, 2019
Many Wells Contaminated in SW Wisconsin
Survey finds almost half of private wells tested in the area are contaminated
Jan 4th, 2019
Regents Okay Pay Hike for UW Staff
UW System officials say uncompetitive pay causing faculty turnover.
Dec 8th, 2018
State Enjoys Low Food Prices for Holiday
Survey of grocery stores finds fourth straight year of price declines.
Nov 21st, 2018
Southwest Wisconsin Swings Democratic
Four key counties that helped elect Trump switched to Evers, Baldwin.
Nov 8th, 2018
