Dane County

Why UWM Matters

It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?

Police Groups Have Big Capitol Clout

They spent $2.3 million on state lobbying and elections over 10 years, pushing many bills they favor.

Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses

Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.

Gov. Evers Appoints Jacob Frost as Dane County Circuit Court Judge

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Gov. Evers Appoints Mario White as Dane County Circuit Court Judge

Meetings Often More Open During Pandemic

More live-streamed government meetings, court hearings. But why do some erase recordings?

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Madison

Eviction Ban Lifted, Here’s What Renters Should Know

Moratorium on evictions was suspended Tuesday, many landlords rushed to start evictions.

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Report Predicts Second COVID-19 Surge in State

Virus reproducing faster in Wisconsin than all but nine states, British study finds.

Wisconsin’s Long History As Swing State

For more than 100 years the state’s political pendulum has swung back and forth.

Will Silk Disobey City, Open Strip Clubs?

Company plans to open three strip clubs on May 29th, which would violate city order.

Pandemic Exposes Caregiver Shortage

Care for elderly and disabled was already hard to find, the pandemic made it worse.

Baldwin Requests Funding to Study Opioid Crisis

Sen. Tammy Baldwin is behind a push for better data collection and monitoring of opioid use

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Local “Safer at Home” Orders

Two plaintiffs are Republican candidates for office, another is a Milwaukee pastor.

Fear of COVID-19 in State’s Crowded Prisons

Despite reductions in overall population, overcrowded prisons remain a threat to inmate safety during the pandemic.

State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan

Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.

Gov. Evers Announces $1 Billion Statewide Effort to Support COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing, Operations, and Resources for Local Communities

Illinois Patrons Flock to State’s Bars, Restaurants

Kenosha County, where COVID-19 cases rising, gets in-flow from northern Illinois.

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Jeanne Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid Funding in Coronavirus Relief Package

As COVID-19 Increases Isolation and Stress, Senators Ask for $2 Billion to Combat Opioid and Substance Use Crisis

Insurance Commissioner Acts to Protect the Nearly 200,000 Policyholders of Time Insurance Company

Evers Wants 270-Day Shutdown! Nope

Republicans, talk radio spread rumor of nine-month shutdown. Governor calls it "a lie."

Farmers Markets Opening Across State

About 40% opening, state association estimates, but with health precautions.

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Nearly $20 Million in AmeriCorps Funding For Wisconsin

Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling

Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

Kaul Backs DNR On High Capacity Wells

Reverses opinion by former AG Brad Schimel; Supreme Court to rule on whether DNR can weigh environmental impact of wells.

Froedtert Hospital Testing Remdesivir

10 patients infected with COVID-19 will be treated with drug as part of nationwide study.

Anglers called to prevent the spread of New Zealand mudsnail, protect Wisconsin’s waters

Trump Lawsuit Tests Limits of Free Speech

The president's campaign is suing a local television station in Rhinelander for running a political ad that allegedly defamed him.

Wisconsinites Starting To Ignore Stay-At-Home Order

State residents starting to experience “quarantine fatigue.”

Justice Kelly Asks to ‘Unrecuse’ Himself

While running for reelection he withdrew from two election cases. Now he wants in.

Over 300 COVID-19 Cases At Long Term Care Facilities

Nearly 100 reported cases at group homes, homeless shelters.

Did Republicans Doom Dan Kelly?

Many voters in red counties opposed him, perhaps in anger at being forced to vote in a pandemic.

With COVID-19 Cases Rising at Wisconsin Corrections Facilities, Data Model Shows Mass Incarceration Will Increase Death Toll By 100,000

A Day to Consider Legalizing Pot

It can actually be a gateway to prosperity and increased opportunity, says state representative.

Karofsky Won 17 Milwaukee County Municipalities

Lost only Hales Corners and Franklin by small margins, got 86% in Shorewood.

166 New Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3,721 Total

Death toll reaches 182

Democratic Turnout Surged in Election

High absentee voting in Milwaukee, Dane counties. State results mirrored Tammy Baldwin win in 2018.

Did Voter Backlash Defeat Kelly?

Voters angry about in-person election may have reacted by opposing Republican choice for high court.

Karofsky Easily Defeats Kelly

54-46 margin for liberal candidate in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Gov. Evers Announces Second Alternative Care Facility at Alliant Energy Center

County Jails Cut Inmate Population

Eau Claire down by 49%. Sheriffs try to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among inmates, staff.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Dane County Circuit Court

Alice in Dairyland Finals moved to June 19-20

Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic

The epidemic has not slowed down, and neither has treatment.

Why Does Madison Have More Voting Sites Than Milwaukee?

It's less than half the size, but has 13 times the voting sites and three times the workforce.

Pandemic Decimates Urban Polling Places

Lack of workers leaves few voting sites open in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine.

Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?

State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.

WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help

All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.

Healthcare Workers’ Jobs Upended by Pandemic

Workers are jumping into new roles and challenges to deal with COVID-19

Wisconsin’s Incarcerated are in Danger

Activists urge action to protect incarcerated individuals during this pandemic.

Karofsky Leads Kelly in Campaign Donations

She’s raised $2.4 million, he’s raised $1.6 million, in race for state Supreme Court.

Groups Spend $3 Million on High Court Race

Karofsky leads Kelly in special interest spending on state Supreme Court race.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $37 Million in New Community Development Block Grants for Wisconsin

Baldwin worked to secure federal funds for Wisconsin communities in the bipartisan CARES Act

Northwoods Counties Say Stay Out

Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.

Supreme Decision

Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.

Wisconsin Could Get $2.2 Billion Stimulus Funds

And Milwaukee in line for $102.7 million in direct aid from COVID-19 stimulus fund.

Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin

State reports over 2,000 tests processed in one day for the first time.

Federal Judge Won’t Delay Spring Election

City of Green Bay sued, saying it couldn’t hold election safely, judge dismisses suit.

Karofsky Campaign Issues Cease and Desist Over Attack Ads

Campaign calls ads "false, baseless, and disgusting."

Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates

Karofsky vs Kelly for a 10-year term on the state's highest court.

Statement: County Clerks’ Clear Violation of the Law

Will Legislature Delay Election?

Life-and-death issue poses the most danger for Milwaukee. Only the Legislature can act.

Governor Evers congratulates 42 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers recently completed 26 weeks of training at State Patrol Academy

Karofsky Wrong About State Supreme Court

Her campaign charges against the Supreme Court amount to slander.

Karofsky Has 23-1 Lead in Outside Funding

Kelly far behind in third party campaign spending in state Supreme Count race.

Nurses Prepare for COVID-19 Onslaught

State’s hospitals short on beds, protective gear and staff, though some see reason to hope.

Wisconsin Court System Slows to A Crawl

State courts cancel all "non-essential" duties. Is the justice system still functioning?

Opee Awards For Open Records Leaders

Plaudits for Abrahamson, others. A “Nopee” for secretive state Legislature.

33 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

On Sunday, officials confirm five more cases Fond du Lac County, one more in Milwaukee County.

27 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

Six in Milwaukee County. State’s total up to 27 as of Saturday afternoon.

19 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

Two in Milwaukee County. State’s total up to 19 as of Friday

Supreme Court Candidates Spar Over Integrity

Karofsky went after Kelly for the partisanship of his campaign and the state's high court at a debate Thursday.

Two Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Dane County

Patients were in contact with person with illness confirmed earlier this week

Universities Make Changes in Face of COVID-19

Many campuses are going to remote classes and are asking students not to return from Spring Break.

Gov. Evers Declares Public Health Emergency Due to COVID-19

Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin

New guidance for people who have been on a cruise in Egypt

UWM Employee Tested for Coronavirus

University extending spring break a week, transitioning to online courses.

Third Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin

Person was exposed while traveling

Coronavirus Likely to Hit Milwaukee, Officials Say

Health Department officials are planning for response to outbreak.

Wisconsin Counties Need More Census Workers

Census Bureau raising pay to attract more applicants.

Dan Kelly’s Big Guns

Supreme Court Justice holds fundraiser at shooting gallery the day after Molson Coors shootings.

State Treasurer Godlewski brings together Homeowners Task Force to help Wisconsinites buy homes and stay in them

State Treasurer Godlewski teams up with local treasurers to tackle foreclosure and empower taxpayers

Coronavirus Risk Remains Low in State

Just one confirmed case in Dane County and person has recovered.

Justice Louis Butler endorses Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Story of State’s First Coronavirus Case

Nation’s 12th case; virus now being studied at UW-Madison research lab.

UWM School of Public Health convenes panel discussion on COVID-19

Kelly, Karofsky Divide the County

Karofsky wins Milwaukee and North Shore, Kelly wins southern suburbs in high court race.

Who Will Turn Out for April Election?

There might be a far bigger Republican turnout than some expect.

Stakes Are High for Supreme Court Race

Kelly vs Karofsky will test the organizing, fundraising abilities of both parties.

14 Election Winners, Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, behind the scenes, who were the other election winners and losers?

Outside Groups Spent $55,000 on High Court Race

Majority of spending opposed conservative Justice Dan Kelly.

WILL Sues Madison Schools for Violating Parental Rights

District refuses to alter gender identity policies

State Supreme Court Candidates

The only statewide race on Tuesday's primary ballot.

Coronavirus and When to Wear Masks

As the disease spreads, what do public health officials advise?