Dane County

Wisconsin Ratepayers Owe $1 Billion on Shuttered Power Plants

Will ramp-up for energy-hungry data centers end with more 'stranded assets'?

Republican Attacks Misleading on State Stewardship Program?

Data shows just 1.13% of all state land conserved by Knowles-Nelson program.

Prosecution Rests Case in Dugan Trial

Its final witnesses today add to prosecutors' case. Defense will call witnesses, present its response Thursday.

Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants

More than $3.5 million awarded through Packers Foundation grants in 2025

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $185 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

AG Kaul and Coalition File Lawsuit Against Trump Administrations Attempt to Stop Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure

Gov. Evers, Serve Wisconsin Announce $9.3 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Serve Wisconsin

Projects will support critical youth and afterschool programming, conservation efforts, substance use recovery services, homelessness assistance, efforts to address local health needs, and more statewide

Trump Allies Troupis, Roman Will Stand Trial in False Electors Case

A Dane County judge finds probable cause to proceed with a criminal trial.

Ron Johnson Asks US DOJ to Intervene in Wisconsin False Electors Case

Senator wants charges against Republican Jim Troupis to be dropped.

Sen. Johnson Requests Justice Department Review Allegations of Judicial Misconduct in Wisconsin Case Involving a Former Trump Lawyer

MEA Files Lawsuit to Challenge Secrecy Surrounding Energy Demands of Meta’s Beaver Dam Data Center

Complaint Filed after Public Service Commission Denies Records Request, Claims Confidentiality

Transportation Projects Commission Advances US 53 Eau Claire and I-94 Waukesha County Project Studies

Transportation Projects Commission Advances US 53 Eau Claire and I-94 Waukesha County Project Studies

Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund

'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'

Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds

Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.

Representative Shelia Stubbs Graduates From 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures Youth Justice Fellows Program

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.

Mandela Barnes Launches Campaign for Governor of Wisconsin

In Launch Video, Barnes Calls to Reject the Washington Way and Pledges to Stand Up to Trump and Make Life More Affordable the “Wisconsin Way”

Wisconsin Too Restrictive on Civil Commitments for Mental Health?

A higher legal bar than most states. Some experts say law too restrictive.

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.

WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts

Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?

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.

Work together to protect those who protect us

Crash Responder Safety Week proclaimed for Nov. 17-21

Janesville Moves Forward With Data Center Plans

Council approves letter of intent despite residents speaking out against idea.

Data center energy usage topic of Nov. 25 Tech Council luncheon in Madison

Trump Pardons Wisconsin’s 10 Fake Electors

Full list of 77 includes many who tried to overturn 2020 election.

Grants From The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Improve Wildlife Habitat In Dane, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee And Wood Counties

How National Flight Reductions Will Impact Wisconsin Travelers

No airports in Wisconsin directly hit, but ripple effects from reductions.

Wisconsin Residents Experience Sticker Shock on New Insurance Rates

Tax credits to offset premiums are set to expire unless Congress intervenes.

Wisconsin Family Sues Tesla Over Crash That Killed 5

Surviving children claim Tesla knew about problems with battery fires, doors.

Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier

His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.

Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare

Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.

Senator Ratcliff Raises Alarm on SNAP Benefit Cuts, Emphasizes Urgent Need for Food Security Across District 16

State Building Commission Releases Funding Gov. Evers Requested to Revamp Corrections Facilities

More than $700 million approved for key state projects across UW System and corrections, among others

Healthcare Premiums for Wisconsinites to Skyrocket in 2026 Because Republicans Refuse to Extend Health Care Tax Credits

The Debate Over Data Centers

Controversial for local communities. Candidates for state office may have to pick sides.

Healthcare Premiums for Wisconsinites to Skyrocket in 2026 if Republicans Fail to Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits

Wisconsinites face sticker shock on out-of-pocket healthcare coverage costs with many seeing premiums double, some seniors seeing increases of over $30,000 per year if Congressional Republicans allow enhanced Affordable Care Act supports to expire

Officer Involved Death Investigation in City of Fort Atkinson

Wisconsin Residents Running Out of Time to Get Solar Tax Credits 

Trump administration is ending tax breaks on solar panels and electric vehicles.

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.

Hundreds of Wisconsin Teacher Misconduct Cases Shielded from Public

DPI has investigated hundreds of cases, many involving 'grooming.'

raSmith Strengthens Madison Presence with New Office Designed for Growth

Representative Shelia Stubbs Honors Madison Police Department Officer Lester Moore As First Responder of the Year for the 78th Assembly District

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration to Move Forward with Comprehensive Plans to Revamp Corrections Facilities

State Building Commission poised to take up key capital budget investments to move forward toward governor’s comprehensive plan announced earlier this year to revamp state’s correctional facilities

AI safety topic of Oct. 28 Tech Council luncheon in Madison

Law Forward Responds to Elon Musk’s Delay Tactics in Wisconsin Alleged Voter Bribery Case

Filings argue that defendants' motions are meritless attempts to delay this important case and avoid accountability

Gov. Evers, DOC Celebrate Successful Reforms at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools

Evers Administration reaches full compliance with consent decree after years of implementing dozens of reforms ordered by courts in the wake of Walker-era child abuse scandals

Small Business Owners, Employees Express Concerns About Surging Health Care Costs

During Sen. Baldwin's roundtables, individuals discuss their experience with ACA subsidies.

Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race

Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.

Incidental Take Notice For Dane County

WisDems Respond to Maria Lazar Announcing Candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Man Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Wisconsin Capitol

Individual, 33, is accused of violating probation, making a terrorist threat

Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate

Democrats are targeting three Republican incumbents.

Referee Recommends Michael Gableman Lose License For 3 Years

Report outlines 10 ethics violations against former Supreme Court justice.

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.

Wisconsin Gop Launches Christaylorforwi.com to Expose Radical Democrat Chris Taylor’s Extreme Agenda

Environmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers

They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.

Diane Hendricks Now Richer Than Menard!

Time to marvel at the incredible wealth of Wisconsin’s richest people.

Approved Ai Data Centers in Wisconsin Will Use More Energy Than All Homes in State Combined

New analysis from Clean Wisconsin reveals scale of data center energy demand

Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute

Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.

Why Evers’ Prison Overhaul Plan Died

Ambitious plan to modernize state prison system was 'pencil whipped' to death.

DNR Celebrates Longstanding Green Tier Participant Veridian Homes for 20 Years of Environmental Excellence

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.'

Dane County Judge Won’t Dismiss Case Against Fake Trump Electors

Kenneth Cheseboro, Jim Troupis, Mike Roman face 11 criminal charges.

Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel

Expect company on Wisconsin roads and “know before you go” with 511wi.gov

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.

Primaries Let Voters Pick Governor Candidates

How many candidates will run? The list looks long.

Youth Sue State to Overturn Laws Affecting Climate Crisis

Environmental groups representing Wisconsin youth aged 8-17 filed lawsuit.

Wisconsin Youth Sue State Over Unconstitutional Laws Fueling Climate Crisis and Blocking Clean Energy

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.

Is Wildfire Smoke Pollution Wisconsin’s New Normal?

More than half of Wisconsin's counties under advisory, again, until Tuesday.

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.

Airport, County Sue Federal Government Over Grant Terms

Trump Administration trying to force political agenda on local governments through grant programs.

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.

How Are State’s Local Governments Spending Opioid Settlement Payouts?

Milwaukee County seen as national model for transparency.

Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Most expensive judicial election in U.S. history assures liberal majority for years.

Appeals Court Rules Against DNR Board Holdout

Emails show Frederick Prehn was working with GOP legislators to stay in seat past appointment.

New Data Center Planned For Caledonia

Caledonia residents say they're worried the campus could impact the rural feel of the community.

More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign-Up To Cooperate With ICE

Participation in controversial 287(g) program nearly doubles.

ACLU Report Shows Growth In Immigration Detentions

More than 1,000 detained this year, sheriffs in 12 counties now helping effort.

Governor Evers, WEDC announce more than $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin

Funding will allow local organizations to assist with building improvements, training, and other financial support.

‘Signs of Life’ in Wisconsin Housing Market

Sales up 8.1% in June. But homes unaffordable for many first-time buyers.

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.

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.

WEC Concludes Investigation Into Uncounted Madison Absentee Ballots

A Tale of Two Cities

Radically different budget bills passed in Madison and Washington.

Developer Wants to Build Data Center Campus in Dane County

Huge project could include up to 15 buildings constructed over next decade.

DWD Awards Over $2 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 18 employers to train over 1,000 workers in critical sectors

Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Baldwin: “Judge Chris Taylor is exactly the kind of justice Wisconsin needs on our Supreme Court – fair, impartial, and committed to making sure the law protects the rights and freedoms of everyone”

Judge Chris Taylor’s statement on decision striking down Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?

Wisconsin Supreme Court Protects Abortion Rights, Affirms Wisconsinites’ Freedom to Make Own Medical Decisions

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.

Drive safely, celebrate responsibly during Fourth of July weekend

Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads

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.

Wisconsin Home Sales Slow For Third Straight Month

Three factors are believed to be driving year-over-year slowdown.

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.

Two Charged As Result of Multi-Agency Investigation

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Considering solar panels or a heat pump? Don't wait.

Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee

Parade and festival celebrate 'love, life and freedom.'