Dane County

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?

Ed Fallone Announces More Endorsements in Supreme Court Race

GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan

Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.

Two regional teachers’ associations endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Supreme Court

Kelly Leads Money Race for High Court

Conservative raised more than Fallone and Karofsky combined in Supreme Court race.

Judge Jill Karofsky announces additional support from judges, elected officials, and Citizen Action of Wisconsin

Wisconsin for Mike Opens Second Field Office During Weekend of Action

Campaign hosted over 30 events statewide including visits from Academy Award-winning actor Michael Douglas and former Mayor of Gary, Indiana, Karen Freeman-Wilson

Jill Karofsky campaign files robust fundraising report for first month of 2020

More than 600 individual contributions help start year strong

How State May Handle Coronavirus

How isolation and quarantine authority are used In Wisconsin

Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Wisconsin

Wisconsin resident recently traveled to China, becomes 12th case in US.

Economic Development That Works

M7 efforts, TIF districts have both paid off. Now if only we find more workers.

State Supreme Court Candidates Battle at Debate

Fallone manages to stay on the outside as Karofsky and Kelly sling mud at each other.

Ed Fallone Gains More Endorsers as Election Nears

Stakes High in Voter Purge Battle

Would remove 17% of Milwaukee County voters, but less than 1% of Waukesha County voters.

40th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

Capitol dome echoed with music, tributes at oldest state celebration in America.

Top Donors In Supreme Court Race

Topping the list: Diane Hendricks and Richard Uihlein for Kelly, Lynde Uihlein for Karofsky.

Summerfest Marketplace Officially Opens at MKE

New store features Wisconsin apparel, accessories, décor, and Summerfest merchandise.

Jill Karofsky campaign raises $350,000 in 2019

More than 2000 contributions fuel strong grassroots campaign

Why a Voter Purge Is So Critical

The goal is to reelect Trump. Even if that means purging some Republican voters, too.

Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue

Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?

Huge Drop in Refugees Resettled Since 2016

Wisconsin resettled 480 refugees in 2019, compared to nearly 1,877 in 2016.

UW–Madison UniverCity Year program to partner with seven counties and villages

Kelly Leads High Court Candidates in Funds

Conservative Supreme Court justice has raised more than two opponents combined.

Cities Search for Road Salt Alternatives

Over past decade communities in Milwaukee County have used 700,000 tons of salt.

Milwaukee’s Sweetest Story

Once among nation’s top 5 candy producers, with 16 companies and the fabled Giant Bar.

Lawsuit Would Take Marsy’s Law Off April Ballot

Advocacy groups, attorneys argue victims rights constitutional amendment leaves voters in the dark on its sweeping impact.

DNR Announces New Chief Conservation Warden

Election Delivers New Leadership for NAACP Wisconsin State Conference

Lipscomb Seeks to End “Birth Tax”

State Supreme Court Race Is Crucial

At stake is whether justices will recuse themselves to avoid flagrant conflicts of interest.

Judge Jill Karofsky announces major labor endorsement in Supreme Court race

“It’s a tremendous honor to have the support of IBEW’s hard-working members across the state.”

Blacks More at Risk for Pot Prosecution

7% of state population but 21% of charges. Cannabis “the drug of the privileged”?

Wheel Tax Now Ranges from $85 to $253

As cities and counties add vehicle registration fees, your cost depends on where you live.

Could Doyle Have Saved High Speed Rail?

And could the state still get it some day? Last in a series.

High Court Candidates Argue Role of Politics

Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly spars with opponents Jill Karofsky, Ed Fallone.

Dozens more Wisconsin elected officials endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Karofsky earns support from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents from across Wisconsin

‘Fair Maps’ Groups to Train Activists

Anti-gerrymandering summit will be held Saturday in central Wisconsin.

Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders

Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.

Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems

17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.

Garver Feed Mill officially opens in Madison

Governor Evers, Destination Madison celebrate redevelopment of historic property

Dan Kelly: Applying the Law as His Campaign Contributors Wish It To Be

Kelly’s Right-Wing Activism Includes Overturning Court Precedent to Side With Donors

High PFAS Levels Found at Airport

State DNR orders airport to take immediate action to “halt and minimize” PFAS pollution.

State Supreme Court Reviews Lame Duck Laws

Justices question both sides in challenge to laws reducing powers of governor, attorney general.

Milwaukee County Needs a Bold Vision

Creative leadership could save money, pay for more services.

Wisconsin legislators rally behind Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Karofsky currently serves as a criminal court judge in Dane County.

Miltown Eats, a locally-based meal kit delivery service, comes to the County on October 21.

New meal kit delivery service with vision to bring local and sustainable meal planning options comes to every Milwaukeean.

Surface Water Sampling Reveals PFAS At Dane County Regional Airport

In a letter to Dane County Regional Airport on Oct. 11, the DNR informed airport officials that the sampling data indicates they are responsible for the discharge of a hazardous substance.

Rep. Anderson Votes Against His Own Accommodation. Why?

Republicans pass controversial rule changes, and accommodation for quadriplegic lawmaker, on party line votes.

Dane County District One EMS Director Jim Wick Honored on Assembly Floor

"Today the Assembly honored Jim and other first responders like him from across the state."

DNR’s First Round of Sampling Shows PFAS Contamination at Surface Water Monitoring Locations in Wisconsin

PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products, such as non-stick cookware, fast food wrappers, stain-resistant sprays and firefighting foam.

Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana

But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.

Undeclared Candidate for Judge Already Polling Well

Third-party poll promotes the potential candidacy of Zach Whitney.

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Presents Annual Volunteer Awards

2019-2020 JA State Board Members Announced

Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable

Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.

Where Will Future Jobs Come From?

Those Labor Day think pieces offered few answers. Where do we go from here?

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #43 Recreating the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Commission

"I am excited to recreate the Juvenile Justice Commission as a space for discussing innovations and best practices that Wisconsin should adopt across the entire spectrum of the juvenile justice system."

Endangered Species Act in Danger

It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #41 Recreating the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Women Lead endorses Judge Jill Karofsky for WI Supreme Court

“Jill has the depth of experience and commitment to our values that we look for in a candidate.”

Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In

New Supreme Court Justice promises he won’t be “pro-Republican.”

State Agencies Give Zero Days for Comment

Evers Administration uses lame duck law to make policy changes with no chance for public comments.

Startup Scene Growing One App at a Time

Former UWM student creates music industry social networking app.

DNR announces results of Madison PFAS contamination pilot study

"Clean drinking water is a public health priority."

We Energies, MGE announce plan for expanded solar partnership

If regulators approve this acquisition, this phase of the Badger Hollow Solar Farm would begin generating electricity in 2021.

Dan Kelly’s Time on State High Court Answers the Question — Yes, He’s an Extremist

Dan Kelly’s Decisions Expose Him as Right-Wing Judicial Activist

85% of County’s Pot Cases Arrest Blacks

And 95% were men. Dane County arrests are even more disproportionate racially.

Will Wisconsin Decide the 2020 Election?

All signs suggest this state could determine whether Trump wins reelection.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #34 Declaring a State of Emergency and Closing State Agency Buildings

"We are grateful that no one has been injured as a result of the explosion and fires this morning, and I want to thank emergency personnel who responded quickly to contain the situation."

Minimum Wage Workers Can’t Afford Housing

Even “affordable” apartments unaffordable for low-wage workers in Milwaukee, experts say.

WE Energies Won’t Demand Solar Surcharge

Company backs off after announcing its settlement with RENEW Wisconsin.

Pot Arrests 4 Times Higher for Blacks

Statewide racial disparity in arrests for pot possession cited in Gov. Evers’ decriminalization proposal.