Politics
Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold
State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Graham KilmerPension Overpayments Still Happening?
Retired sheriff's deputy notified he owes $9,000 for pension overpayments. Crowley's office says such errors are rarities in recent years.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Palestinians Feel Isolated From Politics
Israels's war on Gaza and upcoming election have made things worse.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Ava MenkesWOW Counties Turning Less Republican
Ozaukee and Waukesha now less red while Washington County resists the trend.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Bruce ThompsonWisconsin Joins New Federal Online Program for Filing Income Tax Returns
In its first year Direct File saved taxpayers using it some $5.6 million in tax preparation fees.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerHarris and Walz Rally Voters in Milwaukee
18,000 people jammed Fiserv Forum to cheer Democratic presidential ticket on a one-night break from Chicago’s DNC.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Sophie BolichCould Medicaid Expansion, Rural Incentives Reduce Labor Shortage?
Final report by Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce offers recommendations.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioVance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest
And Kenosha police union endorses Trump ticket, following lead of Milwaukee police.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerU.S. Agriculture Secretary Touts Climate-Smart Farming in Milwaukee Visit
At Central Standard distillery, Vilsack details impact of federal funding for smaller farms.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Sophie BolichWisconsin ‘Uninstructed’ Voters Among DNC Protestors in Chicago
Pushing for Kamala Harris to take more forceful stand to end the war in Gaza.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee School Board Recall Fails
Organizers fall far short of total signatures needed to trigger recall of four school board directors.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Graham KilmerTim Walz Surprises Wisconsin Delegation at DNC Kick-Off
Vice presidential candidate's appearance a sign of Wisconsin's importance in fall election.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio