Content referencing Kenosha County
We Energies Delays Retiring Aging Oak Creek Coal Units. Again
Critics call it 'outdated, expensive and harmful' decision for ratepayers.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Opioid Treatment In Wisconsin Jails Doubles, Yet Gaps Persist
Most jails now offer at least one addiction medication, but some counties still provide no access.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Frank Zufall
Report Ties Planned Gas Plants To 100-Plus Premature Deaths
UW researchers say southeast Wisconsin projects would boost fine particle pollution; utilities dispute the findings.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue
Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
Some Counties Include Flu Tests in Public Vending Machines
Alongside Narcan for opioid overdoses. Flu cases surging in Wisconsin.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
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
Judge Urged to Block Plan Connecting New Power Plants to Midwest Grid
Fast-tracked process favors fossil fuels over clean energy, environmental groups say.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
We Energies Plans Nine Power Projects With $5.5 Billion Cost
Utility wants to build 7 solar projects, 2 new gas plants to create almost three gigawatts of new power.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Approves First Large-Scale Wind Project In More Than A Decade
Large solar project near Whitewater also approved.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Environmental Groups Raise Alarms About Data Centers
They will require huge amounts of energy and state water.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Loss of International Students Hits UW Campuses
Despite those declines, total enrollment up at 8 of 13 UW campuses.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Uber Drivers, Parole Violation Bills
Governor vetoed 5 bills Friday afternoon and signed 17 others, including several related to health care and policing.
Aug 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
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
Port Traffic Down 24% Versus 2024
But cruise traffic is right on target, and there are other indicators.
Aug 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Offers $100 Million in Incentives to Eli Lilly’s Kenosha County Project
Company will invest $4 billion, create 750 jobs in Pleasant Prairie.
Aug 6th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
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
Father, Associate Ask New Kenosha DA To Discuss 2004 Michael Bell Shooting
Father has worked for decades on Kenosha Police shooting of his son.
Jul 27th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
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
We Energies Delays Retirement of Coal-Fueled Oak Creek Power Plant
Environmental group Clean Wisconsin says the decision is 'shortsighted' and 'profit-driven.'
Jun 26th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Comes Online
$574 million Kenosha County project could power 130,000 homes for 4 hours.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz
We Energies Wins Approval To Build New Natural Gas Plants
Regulators say projects are warranted to meet rising energy demand. Coalition opposes fuel type.
May 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Racism Erupts in Racine County
What an ugly incident at high school sports event tells about current state of the nation.
May 14th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
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
With Tariff Threat, Port Milwaukee Benefiting From Interest in Little Known Federal Trade Program
But tariffs and other Trump changes could damage port's overall business.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Rates From We Energies Intended To Make Data Centers Cover Their Costs
The proposal comes as several energy-intensive data centers are planned within We Energies’ service territory
Apr 4th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
We Energies’ $2B Gas Infrastructure Plan Draws Opposition
Trade unions promote construction jobs project would create.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects
As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Planned Natural Gas Plant Would Produce 25% of the Emissions of Its Predecessor
But Clean Wisconsin says basis for comparison is flawed.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Large Data Center Planned for Ozaukee County
Proposal for an unidentified tenant requires annexation of more than 1,000 acres of land.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Homicide Charge Recommended in Beating Death at Racine Jail
Man in custody for attempted homicide accused of assaulting fellow inmate.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Deneen Smith
Inmate Assaulted at Racine County Jail ‘Not Expected To Recover,’ Lawyer Says
None of the inmates who witnessed assault activated emergency button, says Racine County Sheriff's Office.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Some Wisconsin Communities Say They Have Too Many ZIP Codes
The Village of Somers has 14 different ZIP codes. Congress may take action.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
More Clean Energy Projects Coming Online in Wisconsin
2 added in 2024, 2 more coming in 2025, with 7 more projects seeking approval.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Has First Case of Human Bird Flu
DHS confirms Barron County resident was exposed to infected turkey farm.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
New College Aid Process Launches, Without Last Year’s Problems
Federal student aid forms are shorter, link directly to financial documents
Dec 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
We Energies Plans New Gas-Fired Power Plant
Kenosha County project could emit 590,000 tons in greenhouse gas per year.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Pharmaceutical Company Announces 750-Job Factory Expansion in Wisconsin
Eli Lilly plans to add 750 jobs to Kenosha County facility.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Harassing Letters and Vandalism Target Democrats in Kenosha
Warnings of biblical hellfire if they don't vote for Trump.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Can Harris Win Wisconsin?
Why Democrats are confident. And how the state's geography could upset expectations.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
WEC Report Finds Minuscule Voter Fraud in 2023-24 Elections
Just 30 of 4 million votes cast, or .00075%, were fraudulent, Elections Commission finds.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Group Opposes We Energies Rate Increases, Marches To Public Hearing
Protesters called for more renewable energy. Utility says rates are part of renewable transition.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Nick Rommel
More Than Half of Wisconsin Counties, including Milwaukee, Have Fewer Jobs Than They Did in 2019
Dane County leads the way in new jobs.
Sep 13th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
The School Finance Fixer Comes to MPS
Todd Gray has solved financial messes at other school districts. Can he clean up MPS?
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Terry Falk
State Supreme Court Creates Committee to Address Attorney Shortage ‘Crisis’
Lack of lawyers raises constitutional concerns around right to a speedy trial
Jun 13th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
ID Checks No Longer Mandated at Emergency Food Pantries
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access, but some pantry leaders warn of complications.
May 18th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying
Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.
May 9th, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Chrystul Kizer Takes Felony Plea Deal In Sex Trafficking Homicide Case
Kizer pleaded guilty to second degree reckless homicide, while other felony charges are dropped.
May 9th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online
PSC to vote on 3 utility projects in Wisconsin generating a combined 650 megawatts of electricity.
May 7th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
School Districts Take Stock of Referendum Results
Across state, 56 of 93 of April ballot requests for more money passed.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested
Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Henry Redman
85 School Districts Asking Voters for $1.4 Billion Funding
April ballot referendums driven by rising costs and inadequate state funding, officials say.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Judge Agrees To Let Jury See Explicit Videos in Chrystul Kizer Case
Kizer is charged with killing a man who sexually abused her when she was underage.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Rent Increases In Wisconsin Among Top 10 in Nation
Demand outpaces supply in nearly every category, pushing prices higher and higher.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek
But environmental groups argue the plan gets in the way of clean energy, climate goals
Feb 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin
Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha
The first stop on vice-president's 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour is a speech in Waukesha County.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Evan Casey
Kenosha City Council Approves Hard Rock Casino Deal
At least three other entities must still endorse deal.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Kenosha Hard Rock Casino Plan Again Advancing
Two votes expected to occur this month, reviving previously rejected plan.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Rep. Gallagher Climbs Green Bay Cell Tower
Climb comes after Gallagher, a Republican, voted against bill to bring $1 billion in broadband investment to state.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Kenosha PD Arrest of Wrong Man, Viral Video Leads To Internal Investigation
Video appears to show officer striking man repeatedly in head.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
VP Kamala Harris Visits Wisconsin To Tout Nokia Bringing 200 Jobs To State
New jobs are a result of "Bidenomics" says VP at event with Secretary of Commerce, Sen. Baldwin.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Vos Defends Country Singer Jason Aldean
Assenbly Speaker 'proudly' backs Aldean, whose new song is accused of glorifying racist ideas, gun violence.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Concerns About Forced Labor in China Delaying Wisconsin Solar Projects
Customs reviews needed for foreign-made panels that sit in Chicago-area warehouse.
Jul 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Milwaukee Could Benefit From DNC in Chicago
Visit Milwaukee hopes for side tourism to this city by Democratic convention goers.
Apr 15th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Utilities Get PSC Approval to Buy Largest Solar Plant In Wisconsin
We Energies, two other utilities will pay $649 million for Dane County plant.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Jan. 6 Attendee Key Campaign Activist for Kelly
West Virginian 'Stop the Steal' activist spending month here to work on high court race.
Mar 18th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Will Tax Cuts For the Rich Boost Economy?
Or help convince people to move to Wisconsin? What the data tells us.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Kenosha Residents Denounce Board Appointments Connected To 2020 Unrest
Two members of equity commission resigned in protest. Appointes include those with connections to Kyle Rittenhouse, earlier police shootings.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Kenosha Appointees Fuel Controversy
Militia leader, Rittenhouse attorney and retired cop who killed man in custody serving on county committees.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee Wins $4.4 Million For Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Federal grant will fund improvements along city's High-Injury Network of dangerous streets.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
2022 Election for Governor Cost $164 Million!
Obliterating 2018 record of $93 million, with Evers getting 53% of total spending.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Menominee Tribe Renews Push for Kenosha Casino
7 years after Gov. Walker rejected bid, tribal officials now want scaled-down version.
Dec 27th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project
850,000 solar panels part of WEC Energy Group's $5.4 billion spending on green energy.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others
Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Inflation Reduction Act Could Usher In Roof Top Solar Boom
The White House estimates the Inflation Reduction Act could help 90,000 homeowners install solar panels.
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Kenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest
Questions, trauma linger. And just how quick was Evers' response?
Aug 30th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest
On two-year anniversary Republican tours city. Evers slams GOP for ‘false’ claims.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Evan Casey
SlyFox and Revival Join Craft Cocktail Scene
Plus: Soup Bros is no more, but its most popular soups will join the menu at sibling restaurant, Boo Boo's.
Aug 14th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Federal Legislation Takes on Ghost Guns
The untraceable firearms have increasingly become a problem in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Father Still Seeks Justice 18 Years After Kenosha Police Killed His Son
Michael Bell Sr. has struggled to get a new investigation into his sons 2004 killing.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Mr. Wings Joins 3rd Street Market Hall
Kenosha-based chicken wings pop-up would be latest vendor at downtown food hall.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Plan for Kenosha Casino Sparks Debate
Menominee Tribe would own and operate facility in partnership with Hard Rock International.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Evan Casey
State Supreme Court Allows Sex Trafficking Defense in Kizer Case
Chrystul Kizer's defense can argue that being trafficked led to her killing her trafficker.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Utilities Delay Closing Coal Plants
Alliant, We Energies say supply chain slowing down shift to renewables.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Gathering To Spread the Big Lie
‘Election Integrity’ event in Kenosha offers a cash bar and lots of debunked conspiracy theories.
May 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
2 Utilities Raising Rates for Clean Energy Transition
We Energies and WPS say proposed rate increases will pay for investment in renewables.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Bald Eagles Now Reside In Milwaukee
Pair of eagles have nest in county park. Bald eagles now found in all 72 counties in state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha
Regulators Approve $433M Sale of Solar Plant
Three utility companies purchase 200 megawatt solar farm, enough to power 60,000 homes.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
High Court Considers Killing By Sex Trafficking Victim
Can Chrystul Kizer, 17, use her assault to defend the killing? Case has gotten international attention.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Rifle Rittenhouse Used in Killings Will Be Destroyed
Kenosha Police Department and state crime lab will destroy the AR-15 style rifle.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Legislature Passes Raft of Law Enforcement Bills
14 bills increase funding, restrict local control; some directly target Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Schools Scramble For Substitute Teachers
In Milwaukee, Kenosha, Superior. Some districts raising pay, offering bonuses.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
Final Lawsuit Over Foxconn Eminent Domain Settled
Village of Mount Pleasant used eminent domain to obtain land for the development.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Rittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges
Judge might allow jury to consider second-degree homicide charges.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Rittenhouse Sobs on Witness Stand
Accused of homicide in Kenosha killings, he pleads self-defense.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, John K. Wilson and Andrea Anderson
Medical Examiner Gives Graphic Testimony in Rittenhouse Trial
Detailing fatal injuries to victims of shootings.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
‘Thought I Was Going to Die,’ Grosskreutz Testifies
Only survivor of three men shot by Rittenhouse offers dramatic testimony in trial.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Video Footage Stars in Rittenhouse Trial
Both sides use it to make their case. Shooting victim Gaige Grosskreutz will testify Monday.
Nov 6th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
