Politics
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
City Will Pay Family of Woman Run Over By Police Vehicle
But council member objects to morality of state law capping payout at $250,000.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Some Wisconsin Communities Dropping Flock Surveillance
Citing privacy concerns, Dane County, Appleton, Oshkosh, 4 other communities drop contracts.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
President Trump Coming to Wisconsin
Visiting state on Friday to campaign for Wisconsin Republicans like Tom Tiffany.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
