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Bill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms

Bill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms

GOP proposal would block state regulators from approving projects without local signoff first.

Air Wisconsin Turns to ICE

Air Wisconsin Turns to ICE

Wisconsin company sold to CSI Aviation, a major player in Trump's immigration crackdown.

Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays

Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays

Projects big and small are encountering push back, state law change could empower municipalities.

Can Nanobubbles Clean up Wisconsin’s Lakes?

Can Nanobubbles Clean up Wisconsin’s Lakes?

Officials in Rome, WI using technology to eliminate toxic algae in three lakes.

Wisconsin Tourism Had Record-Breaking Year in 2024

Wisconsin Tourism Had Record-Breaking Year in 2024

New high of 114 million visits to state, $25.8 billion economic impact.

Wisconsin Used Most Water Ever Reported to Irrigate Crops in 2023

Wisconsin Used Most Water Ever Reported to Irrigate Crops in 2023

Drought conditions and rise of high capacity wells lead to historic level of irrigation.

New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects

New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects

As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.

Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.

Court Watch: 80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
Court Watch

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

Book Excerpt: How To End Prison Gerrymandering
Book Excerpt

How To End Prison Gerrymandering

It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'

Murphy’s Law: Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?
Murphy’s Law

Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?

Wisconsin’s a leader in counting prisoners to inflate rural areas and rob urban areas of representation.

41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks

41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks

Researchers checked 26 grocery stores around state, women more likely to wear a mask.

Plenty of Horne: Park Lafayette Developer in Federal Prison
Plenty of Horne

Park Lafayette Developer in Federal Prison

Warren N. Barr, 68, nets seven-plus year term in $22.8 million 2014 Chicago mortgage fraud scheme.

State’s Spring Wildfire Season Upon Us

State’s Spring Wildfire Season Upon Us

“99% of wildfires are caused by humans,” says DNR expert.