State Launching Vaccine Appointment Website
It launches in February. Anyone can sign up, those ineligible will go on wait list.
Jan 30th, 2021Bucks VP Alex Lasry Gets Vaccinated by “Pure Happenstance”
Lasry offered vaccine by wife's uncle when doses were close to expiring.
Jan 29th, 2021Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment
Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.
Jan 14th, 2021Gallagher Assails GOP Push to Nullify Election
Wisconsin congressman calls it a 'dangerous idea' that would 'destroy the idea of American government.'
Jan 5th, 2021Wisconsin-Made App Helps You Recycle
Smartphone app makes it easy to buy products that are recycled, and improve compositing.
Dec 30th, 2020State’s Outdoor Recreation a $7.8 Billion Industry
State officials want to capitalize on pandemic-driven increases in outdoor recreation.
Dec 26th, 2020Johnson, Tiffany Join Trump’s Effort to Overturn Election
Rep. Tom Tiffany signs onto Texas lawsuit and Sen. Ron Johnson calls hearing on election "irregularities."
Dec 11th, 2020Wausau Hospital Sends COVID-19 Patients Home, Saving Space for Critically Ill
Aspirus Wausau is sending COVID-19 patients home to make room for sicker patients.
Nov 19th, 2020Trump Lawsuit Against TV Station Dismissed
Campaign’s claim of defamation for ad run by Rhinelander TV station dismissed by federal court.
Nov 17th, 2020Biden Lead in State Helped by Key Counties
Biden wins 77% of Dane County; Trump margin in Ozaukee, Waukesha counties lower than in 2016.
Nov 4th, 2020Hospitalized or Quarantined Can Still Vote
Options include finding someone to deliver your ballot or using curbside voting.
Nov 2nd, 2020Some Wisconsin Hospitals Close to Full Capacity
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are at an all-time high across the state.
Oct 30th, 2020Could Hmong Voters Decide State Election?
They’re the largest Asian American group in Wisconsin, with varied views.
Oct 26th, 2020“Think I’m Doing This for My Health?”
Trump comes to Janesville. "We win Wisconsin, we win the whole ballgame."
Oct 18th, 2020Trump Will Rally In Janesville
Airport rally tonight in county where COVID-19 cases up 48% in last week.
Oct 17th, 2020Michigan Militia Has Ties to Wisconsin
Trained in Cambria and connected to Three Percenters group with Wisconsin members.
Oct 13th, 2020Trump Announces $13 Billion Farm Aid
The president announced the new relief during rally in Wisconsin.
Sep 18th, 2020Jill Biden Hears From Moms in Green Bay
Virtual event focuses on challenges of virtual schooling.
Sep 9th, 2020Jacob Blake Speaks from Hospital Bed
“Nothing but pain,” but “stick together… Change your lives out there."
Sep 6th, 2020Activist Arrested in Kenosha Joins Curfew Lawsuit
Lawsuit argues that curfew was only enforced against those protesting police brutality.
Sep 3rd, 2020MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump
Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.
Aug 11th, 2020Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate
State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.
Aug 10th, 2020Most Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes
Many Districts Plan For Some Virtual School, Especially For Older Students
Jul 29th, 2020Pandemic May Decimate State Aid to Local Governments
New report shows the state may have to cut revenue sent to local governments.
Jul 23rd, 2020Pence Attacks Biden During Wisconsin Visit
Biden campaign called it damage control for Trump's "historic failure of leadership."
Jul 18th, 2020Johnson Opposes More Economic Stimulus Funding
Won’t back “even a dime more” until issues with past funding fixed, Republican Senator says.
Jul 14th, 2020Wisconsin To Have Nation’s COVID-19 Testing Center
Marshfield Clinic wins $22.5 million grant to do testing for multiple studies on virus by CDC.
Jul 7th, 2020State Sees Decline in Contested Local Elections
Report also finds trends toward lower voter turnout and civic engagement.
Jul 5th, 202061% of State Residents Support Protests
And Biden now leads Trump by 8% in state, latest Marquette poll finds.
Jun 24th, 2020State’s DACA Recipients Vow to ‘Push On’
Saved by Supreme Court decision, some say they will fight for more immigration reform.
Jun 22nd, 2020Wisconsin Police Union Supports Reforms
State’s largest police union supports chokehold ban, “bad cop” registry.
Jun 14th, 2020FPC Commissioner Blasts Tear Gas Use
Police Chief Alfonso Morales says "the media" makes it seem like they used it more than they did.
Jun 12th, 2020Small Town Protests See ‘Thrilling’ Response
"Everyone's coming together" at protests in Wausau, Sturgeon Bay and across the state.
Jun 8th, 2020Special Election Will Have In-Person Voting
Tuesday’s 7th District election in Northern Wisconsin will use many safety measures.
May 11th, 2020Wisconsin GOP Leaders Make No Election Changes in Special Session
And appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to block absentee balloting extension.
Apr 4th, 2020State Unemployment System Overwhelmed
Callers can’t get through, 1.5 million calls last week to Department of Workforce Development.
Apr 1st, 2020State’s Election Clerks Prepare for COVID-19
Officials plan for worker shortages, potential polling place closures.
Mar 11th, 2020Wisconsin Ginseng Festival Cancelled
Coronavirus cited for cancelling Wausau event that attracts 2,000 international visitors.
Mar 10th, 2020Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation
Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.
Feb 25th, 2020Two Bald Eagles Illegally Shot, Killed
Federally protected species, but two slain in rural Wisconsin, investigation ongoing.
Feb 25th, 2020State’s Maple Syrup Industry At Risk
Climate change will cause loss of sugar maple trees, hurting $7 million syrup industry.
Feb 17th, 2020State’s Hmong Leaders Fear Deportation Plan
Trump Administration reportedly negotiating with Laos to allow deportations.
Feb 11th, 2020Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Wisconsin
Wisconsin resident recently traveled to China, becomes 12th case in US.
Feb 6th, 2020Irrelevant If Trump Broke Law, Johnson Says
Wisconsin’s Republican Senator is voting against impeachment of president.
Feb 5th, 2020Evers Assigns “Homework” to Legislators
Urges a legislative session long enough to pass bipartisan bills on water quality, homelessness, other issues.
Jan 10th, 2020Milwaukee Legislators Target Racial Inequality
'Disrupting Disparities’ proposals by African American lawmakers include criminal justice reforms.
Dec 25th, 2019Wausau May Legalize Snowball Fights
National media mockery nudges city to end 58-year-old ordinance that bans throwing snowballs.
Dec 24th, 2019Which Republican Is More Trumpian?
GOP candidates for state's 7th congressional district spar over who’s more like Trump.
Dec 13th, 2019Shootings by Police Up in 2019. Why?
16 fatal shootings by cops in Wisconsin. Experts point to key causes.
Nov 25th, 2019Grothman Backs Bill on Payday Lenders
Wisconsin congressman says lenders' business model based on ‘ripping off’ customers.
Nov 15th, 2019‘Fair Maps’ Groups to Train Activists
Anti-gerrymandering summit will be held Saturday in central Wisconsin.
Nov 8th, 2019Polluted Wells Issue is Urgent, Legislator Says
Rep. Shankland, member of Water Quality Task Force, says state funding needed to help families.
Oct 26th, 20197th Congressional Special Election’s Dates Set
Evers sets February 18 primary, May 12 general election for district Sean Duffy has vacated.
Oct 20th, 201918 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots
Around 30 Wisconsin districts use Native American imagery, mascots or nicknames.
Oct 1st, 2019An Upcoming Battle in Trump Country
Duffy’s resignation in state’s northern congressional district gives Democrats hopes they can win it.
Sep 19th, 2019State’s Smaller Cities Embrace Bike Share
Wisconsin Rapids leads the way. City of 18,000 has logged 1,000 rides.
Sep 7th, 2019Lack of Freight Trains Damaging Roads?
More freight trains could remove 350,000 trucks from northern Wisconsin roads, analysis finds.
Sep 3rd, 2019Parties Eye Candidates For Duffy’s Seat
Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Rep. Nick Milroy consider run for Congress.
Aug 27th, 2019Blackwell Gives At Risk Youth A Better Future
Blackwell was thrust into a political battle when Trump administration announced closure
Jun 24th, 2019Baldwin’s Bill Would Save Job Corps Centers
Trump Administration wants to close or privatize 120 job training centers for disadvantaged youth.
Jun 10th, 2019State Lagged Nation in Income Growth
Report ranks Wisconsin 33rd in average growth in personal incomes since Great Recession.
May 10th, 2019