Politics
A Democrat Will Again Oppose Rep. Ryan Clancy
Challenger Bridget Maniaci promises more focus on local issues, not global conflicts
Jun 6th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Attacks ‘Dumocrats’ in Speech in Chippewa Falls, WI
'You take out the B, a lot of people don’t know, dumb has a b.'
Jun 6th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
UW Regents Elect New President and Hike Tuition
Kyle Weatherly is new board president. Tuition hike the fourth in four years.
Jun 6th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
State Reaches $3.75 Million Settlement in Prison Inmate’s Death
Family sued after Donald Maier died in Wausau prison due to malnutrition.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump’s $425 Million Coal Push Could Impact Wisconsin
Madison-based Alliant Energy hopes to extend life of two coal-powered plants.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Barnes Touts Statewide Experience in Run for Governor
Politics is a challenging 'endurance sport,' says best known Democrat running for governor.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Sewerage Commission Considering Audit of Veolia
Common Ground will support audit if independent and released before new contract approved.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement
Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Launches ‘Trusted Messengers’ Program
New nonprofit would provide 'civic information,' connecting citizens to supportive services.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Marriage With Parental Consent Is Still Legal in Wisconsin
297 teens aged 16 and 17 got married in last decade. Republicans oppose bill to change this.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Gus Pirlot
Convention Center CEO Faces Pivotal Vote After Office Is Emptied Out
Wisconsin Center District board schedules 'action item' on employment of CEO Marty Brooks.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kirk Bangstad, Brett Hulsey, Others Fall Short of Ballot Requirements
333 people in state filed nomination papers. Some lacked enough signatures to run.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
