Wisconsin Watch
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
Wisconsin to Cut FoodShare, Medicaid for Thousands of Refugees
New rules required by Trump administration target 7,200 legally present immigrants in state.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
ICE Ramps Up Arrests in Milwaukee
Sending shock waves through immigrant neighborhoods. Biggest effort in city under Trump?
Jun 30th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
How a Driftless Area Data Center Deal Fell Apart
Big talk of $2 billion, 500-acre proposal faces some support and louder opposition.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Wisconsin’s Lead Pipe Count Is Falling. But The Search Isn’t Over.
56% of Whitefish Bay's pipes made of lead. Statewide 180,000 pipes still not analyzed.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu
Sextortion Cases Rising in Wisconsin, Families Taking Action
They're speaking to schools, advocating for new legislation, suing social media companies.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Astrid Code
