Politics
MMSD Discussed No-Bid Contract Extension With Veolia in 2023
Sewerage district eventually chose competitive bid process. Veolia's work now at issue.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Jim Troupis Says He Can’t Get Fair Trial in Madison
Faces 11 criminal counts of forgery for 2020 false electors scheme, wants a change of venue.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
Two parties challenge candidacy of numerous candidates.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Call for State Birth Control Protections
Warning that 'extreme forces' in the state and nation want to make birth control illegal.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?
Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Politicians Deal With Fallout of Fired CEO’s Campaign Contributions
And a campaign finance investigation could follow
Jun 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Takeover of We Energies Will Get City Hall Hearing
Potential benefits, challenges of city takeover pushed by Ald. Brower will be discussed.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Muslim Leader’s Health Deteriorating in Immigration Lockup
Salah Sarsour has lost 30 pounds, not getting needed diabetes treatment, his lawyers say.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Trails Nation in HPV Vaccine Rate
Can cause cancer in teens. Only half of Wisconsin youth aged 13 to 18 have gotten vaccine.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
We’re Changing, County Transit Officials Say After Scathing Audit
New bus system leader says 'we're making progress' on finances and transparency.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Education Leaders Frustrated With DPI Over Reading Program Funds
'We got rolled, gaslighted,' Howard Fuller says of Department of Public Instruction.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
