Dane County

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $2.5 Million Affordable Housing Loan Program Awards

Investment will support three affordable housing developments, more than 120 housing units statewide

Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted

Democrats say budget won't fix, reform state prison system as needed.

Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues Elon Musk for Election Bribery

Accusing him of 'brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin citizens to vote' in April election.

Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood

Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.

Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry

Amid federal food aid cuts, a call to 'Plant A Row for the Hungry.'

Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration

Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.

Nurses Strike at Madison Hospital

First such strike in hospital's history. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard supports strikers.

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others

Schoemann is leading conservative candidate in race.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Need for Continued Investment in Improving Wisconsin’s Roads, Bridges, and Infrastructure in Next Biennial Budget, Celebrates Annual Statewide Pothole Patrol Tour

Judge Chris Taylor announces endorsements from Justices Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, Janet Protasiewicz, and Justice-elect Susan Crawford

Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.

Judge Chris Taylor announces campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Taylor: “Extremism and partisanship have no place on our state’s highest court. Everyone who comes before the court deserves to be heard, respected, and treated equally – that’s exactly what I’ll do as a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.“

WisDOT encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin

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.

Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE

GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.

Will Power-Hungry Data Centers Increase Pollution in Wisconsin?

Critics say We Energies gas plant would hike pollution, energy costs for decades.

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.

Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.

‘The Greatest Spike of Childhood Hunger Since the Great Recession’

Wisconsin food banks face rising demand for food amid federal funding cuts.

Labor Groups Highlight Workplace Deaths on Workers Memorial Day

112 Wisconsin workers died on the job in 2023.

Shouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots

A discussion about Madison's failure to record approximately 200 votes went sideways when Bob Spindell tried to bring something else up.

The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman

And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.

WHEDA Opens Application Period for Competitive Loan Programs

Developers, local governments invited to apply for Infrastructure Access, Restore Main Street, and Vacancy-to-Vitality funding

Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?

WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.

The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair

Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.

Bail Jumping Charges Explode In Wisconsin as Crime Falls

Defense attorneys raise alarm over rash of pre-trial charges against defendants.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.

Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years

Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.

Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election

Both parties' tracking polls showed a race whose winner was always the same.

Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss

Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.

Retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Elected To Lead Supreme Court

Bradley will serve as chief justice until June 30, when liberal Justice Jill Karofsky succeeds her.

Supreme Court Hears Case on Legislature’s Power

Democratic AG brought challenge to one of several Republican-backed lame-duck laws that limit executive branch power.

Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

Wisconsinites Seek Ideas From Tennessee, How to Talk About Guns

Seeking solutions after Abundant Life school shootings in Madison.

What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day

The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.

WID’s Handelsman to address NIH cuts at April 22 Tech Council luncheon

Wisconsin Crisis Helpline Shutting Down, Due to Federal Funding Cuts

'Uplift Wisconsin' helps those with mental health, substance abuse problems.

Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising

Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.

Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally

Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.

Gov. Evers, DMA Announce $2 Million in Grant Awards for Flood Resilience

Funding to help local communities prevent and prepare for flooding events

UPDATE: Statement on Recusal; Case Assigned to Different Judge

Attorney General Josh Kaul Files Lawsuit to Stop Elon Musk from Making Illegal Payments to Wisconsin Voters

Statement on Recusal

Election Ads Disguised As Newspapers Sent to Wisconsin Voters

The mailers, published by conservative-funded media company, are backed by Richard Uihlein.

Nearly 408,000 Absentee Ballots Cast in April 1 Supreme Court Race

Waukesha County leads in early in-person voting; Milwaukee and Dane close behind.

Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin

Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.

Elon Musk PAC Offers Cash for Signing Judicial Pledge

'Illegal' attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?

Trump Endorses Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Republicans hope to use this to turn out voters in final days of race. So do Democrats.

Early Voting Surging Compared to 2023 Supreme Court Election

Suburban clerk offers an explanation of why.

Tim Walz Says Fight Against Trump, Musk Starts with Beating Schimel

A standing ovation in Eau Claire for Minnesota governor and former VP candidate.

Assembly Republicans Pass Critical Illegal Immigration Legislation

In Supreme Court Race Republicans Attack Crawford as Soft on Crime

Light sentences in two child sexual assault cases? Legal expert says no.

Wisconsin Tree Leaders Recognized For Exceptional Community Service

Milwaukee County’s Population Grew For First Time Since 2014

International immigration and birth rate are key drivers. But one neighbor outpacing state's largest county.

Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election

Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.

Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects

Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'

Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid

Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Capital Budget Projected to Generate Over $7 Billion in Economic Activity and 37,000 Jobs Statewide

Wisconsin Debating New Regulations For Wolf Hunting

Regulations would protect wolf dens, shorten timeline for registering wolf kills

Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump

Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.

Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race

Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.

Charges Filed in Corey Stingley Killing?

His father Craig Stingley says charges will be filed in controversial 2012 death at West Allis store.

Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies

1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.

Protestors in Madison Oppose Federal Budget Cuts for Medicaid

Hundreds gather outside Sen. Ron Johnson's office. $880 billion could be cut.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump

In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.

Susan Crawford Attempted to Overturn Act 10

Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators

One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions

Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.

DNR Awards $6 Million In Grant Funds To Protect Surface Water

Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties

Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.

Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'

Representative Shelia Stubbs Applauds Governor Evers’ Corrections Reform Plan

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Corrections Reform Plan, Proposing Some of the Most Significant Facility and Capital Changes in Department of Corrections History

Governor announces sweeping reforms to improve public safety, reduce costs to taxpayers and recidivism, and support corrections staff

GOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin

Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.

WISN 12 Hosts High-Profile Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Judge Crawford and Judge Schimel face off in debate on March 12

Protasiewicz Says She Won’t Recuse From Act 10 Case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court also denied a request for an expedited appeal.

Republican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County

A 'Court Fairness' proposal or an 'attempt to gerrymander the courts'?

Tesla Takes Wisconsin to Court, Demands to Open Dealerships

Company was denied exemption to state law barring carmakers from owning dealerships.

High Court Rules Meagan Wolfe Can Remain State’s Top Elections Official

Unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejects Republican legislators' attempt to fire Wolfe.

Hundreds Gather at State Capitol to Protest Trump

Protestors attack Trump, Musk, Project 2025, support immigrants, LGBTQ+ people.

Trends in early stage investing topic of Feb. 25 Tech Council luncheon

Dane County Will No Longer Send Immigration Data to the Feds

Some 25 Wisconsin counties accept federal funding to send info on immigrants to ICE.

Republican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE

Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.

Shady Schimel Caught Falsely Manipulating Image in Ad; Raising Ethical Questions

Rep. Piwowarczyk Introduces Legislation that Addresses Criminal Illegals Who Commit Felonies

Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party

Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.

Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Recuses Himself From Act 10 Challenge

Hagedorn was an attorney involved in initially drafting and defending the law.

State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court

Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?

Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Visits Milwaukee, Slams Schimel

Harry Dunn criticizes Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel's stand on Jan. 6. rioters.

In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes

Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?

Wisconsin Health Departments Watching Trump Administration’s Health Communications Pause

Trump administration has paused federal health communications, but temporary pause isn't without precedent.

Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment

Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.

Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’

A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?

Following Child’s Influenza Death, State DHS Urges Vaccination

The flu vaccination rate in Wisconsin is only 31.7%.

Madison plaintiffs and FFRF legally challenge unconstitutional property tax exemption

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.

Senator Habush Sinykin Commends Decision to Appoint a Special Prosecutor to Address Criminal Animal Cruelty Allegations at Research Facility in Wisconsin