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6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot
19 of 25 circuit court races in Wisconsin are uncontested. Which counties have races?
Apr 6th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Why Republican ‘Anti-SLAPP’ Legislation Protecting Media Failed
Wisconsin conservative media blame GOP Sen. Tomczyk, who sued local paper.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Who Will Run the Next Election in Small-Town Wisconsin?
Aging clerks are hard to replace; and the state’s election system depends on them.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up
Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts
Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?
Nov 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Fred Clark Thinks He Can Flip Tiffany’s Congressional Seat
Conservationist and lumber industry veteran knows northern district well.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Frank Zufall
Republicans Argue Over Bill to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes
Backers cite views of President Trump. A GOP critic says it's not 'reality-based.'
Nov 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Ethics Board Finds Wausau Mayor Violated City Policy By Removing Ballot Drop Box
But board stopped short of recommending a fine.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Tiffany Makes His Pitch During First Gubernatorial Campaign Event
Congressman says he is already 'the leader' in the race.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal
Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin’s 150 Ginseng Growers Slammed By Tariffs
'I'm fighting in a trade war,' laments the top producer.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors
Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Has Record Number of Female Legislators
44 of 132 legislators are now women.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Bradyn Bohn, 15, a Victim of Sextortion, Died By Suicide
His mom wants to protect other kids. Bipartisan bill in Wisconsin targets sextortion
Apr 28th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman
And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
USDA Ends Program That Brought Locally-Grown Food To Pantries, Schools
Program paid Wisconsin farmers more than $11 million since 2022 inception.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Should You Test Your Home for Radon?
1 in 10 Wisconsin homes have high levels of cancer-causing gas you can’t smell or see.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Protect The Press From Frivolous Lawsuits
Wausau outlet ensnared in costly SLAPP lawsuit.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Jim Malewitz
State DOJ Investigating Wausau Mayor’s Drop Box Removal
State law gives clerks rather than other officials authority to place or remove ballot drop boxes
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Rob Mentzer
Federal Complaint Filed Against Wausau Mayor For Removing Absentee Drop Box
State Department of Justice has also launched an investigation.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Henry Redman
State Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court
Cory Tomczyk sued the Pilot & Review for defamation for reporting he used anti-gay slur.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Trump Speaks in Rural Wisconsin on Saturday, Pushes Early Voting
Two-hour speech at airport in Mosinee offers false claims about his criminal cases.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff To Campaign in Wausau, Stevens Point
Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, will make his first campaign appearance in Wisconsin this year.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer
Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin
Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Amidst Inflation Crunch, Food Pantries Need Donations
Demand is growing and federal aid program has stopped.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Crandon Mine’s Defeat Changed The State
20 years ago a coalition of tribal and environmental advocates had surprising victory over mining companies.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Al Gedicks
Wisconsin Libraries See New Efforts To Ban Books
National movement has found its way to multiple Wisconsin library systems.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Proposal Would Help Media Outlets Hit With Frivolous, Costly Lawsuits
Democrats' proposal inspired by lawsuit from GOP senator against Wausau publication.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
‘Election Integrity’ Bills Don’t Address Main Infraction
Few cases occur in state, usually involving felony probation status, which proposals ignore.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Matt Mencarini
Enslaved Workers May Be Making Your Breakfast
Wisconsin confronts problem of human trafficking and exploited immigrant labor.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
State Is Far Behind on Electric Vehicles
And charging stations. Will federal funding provide enough of a boost?
Jan 4th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
The Snowy Owls Are Back
Making annual southern migration, Bubo scandiacus spotted in three counties in state.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
Referendums Fund Emergency Services
23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Supreme Court Leader Says Judges Shouldn’t Be Intimidated By Threats
But Chief Justice Annette Ziegler acknowledges “threats are on the rise.”
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Who Is The Real Tim Michels?
Pragmatic businessman or right-wing idealogue? His policy statements offer clues.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Number of Police in State at 15-Year Low
Steady decline in numbers since 2008.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls
Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.
May 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Drilling For Gold in Wisconsin
Canadian company plans exploratory drilling in northern national forest with 4-million-ton deposit of gold and copper.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
50,000 State Residents Eligible for Citizenship
Many live in Milwaukee County. Advocates push for naturalization by 2022.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
Supreme Court Opposes Shackling Juveniles
Rule change would end shackling in state’s courts unless needed to prevent physical harm.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
High Court Considers Juvenile Shackling
Judges call for banning shackling in courts. State Supreme Court seeks public comments on issue.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Committee Approves Goats Proposal
Unanimous vote for studying use of goats to clear invasive species and perhaps create a “Goatapalooza.”
Dec 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
The Pandemic Changed Ideas About Incarceration
COVID-19 forced jails to deal with overcrowding.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Robert Chappell and Shereen Siewert
Marquette University Cuts Reflect National Trend
A decline in commitment to liberal arts seen in Wisconsin and nationally.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Republicans Oppose Making It Easier to Vote
Against foundation grants to improve elections even in GOP-leaning districts.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Tiffany Condemned Capitol Mob But Attended Rally
Attended closed-door “Save the Republic” rally calling for ‘war', but won’t release transcript of his speech.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman
State Officials Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine
Encouraging health providers to enroll in state’s vaccine program.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Biden Lead in State Helped by Key Counties
Biden wins 77% of Dane County; Trump margin in Ozaukee, Waukesha counties lower than in 2016.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Study Finds Trump Rallies Spread Virus
Caused 30,000 COVID-19 cases, may have led to 700 deaths, report estimates. Oshkosh rally a kay part of study.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Could Hmong Voters Decide State Election?
They’re the largest Asian American group in Wisconsin, with varied views.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Wisconsin Needs More Contact Tracers
State likely needs an additional 8,000 tracers to respond to COVID-19 spread.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Trump Announces $13 Billion Farm Aid
The president announced the new relief during rally in Wisconsin.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
State High Court Ruling Forces Printers to Stop the Presses
Supreme Court wants to consider Green Party challenge to stay on ballot, delay could cause costly confusion.
Sep 13th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate
State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Outdoor Dining Expanding Across State
Restaurants in Milwaukee, Madison, Wausau look for safer ways to attract and serve customers.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Trump Tariffs Slam Wisconsin Economy
Bad for companies, workers, consumers — and probably for Trump's reelection chances.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling
Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.
May 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Erik Gunn, Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
