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6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot
19 of 25 circuit court races in Wisconsin are uncontested. Which counties have races?
Apr 6th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate
Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Immigration Plummets, Slows Wisconsin Population Growth
Down by 63% in state in 2025 and by 65% in Milwaukee County.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Led Nation in Union Membership Decline
Wisconsin now a below-average state, report finds.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson
Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race
Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Sheriff, Clerk Of Courts Win Large Pay Hikes
Supervisors back 15% raises but question process, data used to justify salaries.
Mar 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes
Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
68 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Face Decline in Public School Students
Decades-long trend has districts across state considering closing, merging schools.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending
With court majority not at stake turnout in April election expected to be lower.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Who Pays For The Legislature’s Lawyers? New Court Fight Seeks An Answer
Law Forward asks a Dane County judge to rein in private legal contracts at the Capitol.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Will New Postmark Rule Affect Absentee Ballots in Wisconsin?
ACLU warns it could affect voters who register to vote by mail.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire
Will finish her term but won't be on 2027 ballot, setting up open race for high court.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
How Wisconsin Companies Are Benefitting From Data Center Boom
Orders stacking up for industrial companies.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor
Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Steven Walters
ACLU Asks Court to Enforce Program for Incarcerated Mothers
State law requires program for women inmates with children under 1 years old.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard
Bill Hikes State Funding for Demonstration Charter School
Encouraging innovative education or taking funding from public schools?
Feb 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up
Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Measles Confirmed in UW-Madison Student
Health officials warn of 5 locations where the public was exposed last week.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan
Gov. Evers Blasts Madison in Lawsuit Over Uncounted Absentee Ballots
City gets blowback for arguing absentee voting is a 'privilege', not a 'right.'
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%
All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Falls Through Ice Increasing on Wisconsin’s Lakes
7 deaths in four years. Taking walks on frozen lakes a growing trend.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Jess Miller
Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse
Claims it violates 14th Amendment if they rule on his law license suspension.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges
Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Immigration Crackdown Straining System, Causing Delays
Delayed background check leaves Wisconsin mother stuck in detention center.
Dec 27th, 2025 by Paul Kiefer
Wisconsin Ratepayers Owe $1 Billion on Shuttered Power Plants
Will ramp-up for energy-hungry data centers end with more 'stranded assets'?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
Republican Attacks Misleading on State Stewardship Program?
Data shows just 1.13% of all state land conserved by Knowles-Nelson program.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Prosecution Rests Case in Dugan Trial
Its final witnesses today add to prosecutors' case. Defense will call witnesses, present its response Thursday.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Allies Troupis, Roman Will Stand Trial in False Electors Case
A Dane County judge finds probable cause to proceed with a criminal trial.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Ron Johnson Asks US DOJ to Intervene in Wisconsin False Electors Case
Senator wants charges against Republican Jim Troupis to be dropped.
Dec 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund
'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'
Dec 9th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds
Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case
But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Too Restrictive on Civil Commitments for Mental Health?
A higher legal bar than most states. Some experts say law too restrictive.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence
With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?
This will be the first time the state has used judicial panels to consider redistricting lawsuits.
Nov 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts
Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?
Nov 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Courts Left With Loose Ends When ICE Detains Criminal Defendants
Bail forfeited, defendants don't get their day in court, victims don't get to testify.
Nov 23rd, 2025 by Paul Kiefer
Janesville Moves Forward With Data Center Plans
Council approves letter of intent despite residents speaking out against idea.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Trump Pardons Wisconsin’s 10 Fake Electors
Full list of 77 includes many who tried to overturn 2020 election.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How National Flight Reductions Will Impact Wisconsin Travelers
No airports in Wisconsin directly hit, but ripple effects from reductions.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Residents Experience Sticker Shock on New Insurance Rates
Tax credits to offset premiums are set to expire unless Congress intervenes.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Family Sues Tesla Over Crash That Killed 5
Surviving children claim Tesla knew about problems with battery fires, doors.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier
His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare
Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
The Debate Over Data Centers
Controversial for local communities. Candidates for state office may have to pick sides.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Residents Running Out of Time to Get Solar Tax Credits
Trump administration is ending tax breaks on solar panels and electric vehicles.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa
Justice Crawford Recuses From Gableman Proceedings
Liberal justice’s recusal leaves court evenly divided on whether to suspend Gableman's law license over 2020 election investigation.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Hundreds of Wisconsin Teacher Misconduct Cases Shielded from Public
DPI has investigated hundreds of cases, many involving 'grooming.'
Oct 16th, 2025 by Danielle DuClos
Small Business Owners, Employees Express Concerns About Surging Health Care Costs
During Sen. Baldwin's roundtables, individuals discuss their experience with ACA subsidies.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race
Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Man Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Wisconsin Capitol
Individual, 33, is accused of violating probation, making a terrorist threat
Sep 29th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate
Democrats are targeting three Republican incumbents.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Referee Recommends Michael Gableman Lose License For 3 Years
Report outlines 10 ethics violations against former Supreme Court justice.
Sep 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Requests Briefs On Whether Redistricting Lawsuits Should Continue
Liberal firms argue state law requires justices to appoint judicial panel to hear redistricting cases.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Environmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers
They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Diane Hendricks Now Richer Than Menard!
Time to marvel at the incredible wealth of Wisconsin’s richest people.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute
Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.
Sep 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Why Evers’ Prison Overhaul Plan Died
Ambitious plan to modernize state prison system was 'pencil whipped' to death.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Steven Walters
UW-Madison Part of a Wave of Active Shooter Hoaxes Across US
'By the time the truth gets out it’s a hoax, people are frightened to death.'
Aug 28th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Dane County Judge Won’t Dismiss Case Against Fake Trump Electors
Kenneth Cheseboro, Jim Troupis, Mike Roman face 11 criminal charges.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Henry Redman
It’s Back to School for Kids. But What Will It Cost?
Parents are spending up to $858 per child on school supplies and clothing.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Primaries Let Voters Pick Governor Candidates
How many candidates will run? The list looks long.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Youth Sue State to Overturn Laws Affecting Climate Crisis
Environmental groups representing Wisconsin youth aged 8-17 filed lawsuit.
Aug 24th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Dane County Sheriff Battles ICE for Custody of Homicide Suspect
Judge orders Honduran immigrant Noelia Martinez-Avila to be transported back to Dane County for prosecution.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Is Wildfire Smoke Pollution Wisconsin’s New Normal?
More than half of Wisconsin's counties under advisory, again, until Tuesday.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson
Port Washington Data Center Would Include $175 Million In Public Infrastructure Costs
Developer would front cash and be repaid from property tax revenue data center generates.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Airport, County Sue Federal Government Over Grant Terms
Trump Administration trying to force political agenda on local governments through grant programs.
Aug 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Liberal Law Firms Invoke GOP Process In Push For New Congressional Maps
Law firms want Republican procedure used to attempt to strike down Wisconsin Congressional maps.
Aug 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
How Are State’s Local Governments Spending Opioid Settlement Payouts?
Milwaukee County seen as national model for transparency.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Addie Costello
Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Most expensive judicial election in U.S. history assures liberal majority for years.
Aug 2nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Appeals Court Rules Against DNR Board Holdout
Emails show Frederick Prehn was working with GOP legislators to stay in seat past appointment.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Henry Redman
New Data Center Planned For Caledonia
Caledonia residents say they're worried the campus could impact the rural feel of the community.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Evan Casey
More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign-Up To Cooperate With ICE
Participation in controversial 287(g) program nearly doubles.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
ACLU Report Shows Growth In Immigration Detentions
More than 1,000 detained this year, sheriffs in 12 counties now helping effort.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
‘Signs of Life’ in Wisconsin Housing Market
Sales up 8.1% in June. But homes unaffordable for many first-time buyers.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence
New Report Details Post-Roe Abortions in Wisconsin
Three years after Roe v. Wade was struck down, a dramatic shift in the number of abortions has taken place.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
A Tale of Two Cities
Radically different budget bills passed in Madison and Washington.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Developer Wants to Build Data Center Campus in Dane County
Huge project could include up to 15 buildings constructed over next decade.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators
A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban
Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court
In unanimous decision, justices say Act 10 ended mandatory collective bargaining for hospital authority.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Home Sales Slow For Third Straight Month
Three factors are believed to be driving year-over-year slowdown.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Evers Partial Veto Of Reading Bill
Court rules it was not appropriations bill so Evers couldn't use partial veto.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
Considering solar panels or a heat pump? Don't wait.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee
Parade and festival celebrate 'love, life and freedom.'
Jun 20th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted
Democrats say budget won't fix, reform state prison system as needed.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues Elon Musk for Election Bribery
Accusing him of 'brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin citizens to vote' in April election.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood
Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry
Amid federal food aid cuts, a call to 'Plant A Row for the Hungry.'
Jun 7th, 2025 by Courtney Everett
Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration
Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Nurses Strike at Madison Hospital
First such strike in hospital's history. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard supports strikers.
May 28th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others
Schoemann is leading conservative candidate in race.
May 23rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.
May 20th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Hmong Resettlement
Traveling exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Society offers portrait of how Hmong people created community after fleeing war.
May 16th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson
Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE
GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.
May 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Will Power-Hungry Data Centers Increase Pollution in Wisconsin?
Critics say We Energies gas plant would hike pollution, energy costs for decades.
May 13th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries
John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.
May 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps
The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.
May 8th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
‘The Greatest Spike of Childhood Hunger Since the Great Recession’
Wisconsin food banks face rising demand for food amid federal funding cuts.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Courtney Everett
Labor Groups Highlight Workplace Deaths on Workers Memorial Day
112 Wisconsin workers died on the job in 2023.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
