Wisconsin Watch
The Corey Ruiz Shooting and Police Training
UW Law School professor has interviewed police and studied police training videos. He sees a problem.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
Why Madison Suburb of DeForest Shot Down $12 Billion Data Center Project
No developer had offered such wide-ranging community investments and protections. Yet it was rejected.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process
Town chair in Columbia County said process must be public; company didn't pursue a deal.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Wisconsin Immigrant’s Case Sees Appeals Court Overrule Mandatory Detention Rule
Case affects hundreds of detainees in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin; likely heading to US Supreme Court.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Can UW Health Apprenticeships Become a National Model?
Program's leaders think so. Program started in 2018 has graduated 1,000 apprentices.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
Student Loan Defaults Surge in Wisconsin, U.S. After Federal Reprieve Ends
Over 1 in 7 state borrowers now in default, big increase since Trump ended SAVE repayment plan.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Natalie Yahr and Brittany Carloni
Four Congressional Primary Races to Watch in Wisconsin
Two pit Democrats against each other, two are Republican contests in Aug. 11 election.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Audrey Lopez-Stane and Zoey Elwood
One Nonprofit Closing Leaves 10 Counties Scrambling on Homelessness
Green Bay nonprofit New Cap closes, leaving huge gap in homeless shelters, services.
Jul 19th, 2026 by Astrid Code
In a Wisconsin Land Rush, Data Centers Made Them Millionaires
But some sellers are dissatisfied, and nearby residents aren’t happy either.
Jul 13th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
Wisconsin Regulators Refuse To Loosen Data Center Rules, Oracle Files Lawsuit
Oracle argues requirement could cost it $100 million per year. Rule designed to protect other customers.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
How Inconsistent Standards Disenfranchised Some Voters in Mequon
City followed policy that Wisconsin Elections Commission said was illegal.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact
Including the sundae, hamburger, Dungeons & Dragons and an underground railroad ship.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni, Zoey Elwood and Audrey Lopez-Stane
