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Alliant Energy Plans to Build $730 Million Wind Farm
277-megawatt Columbia County project with 40 wind turbines will power 100,000 homes.
Jan 18th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban
Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry
Amid federal food aid cuts, a call to 'Plant A Row for the Hungry.'
Jun 7th, 2025 by Courtney Everett
Federal Layoffs Affect State Resources for Bird Flu
Wisconsin's latest case of avian flu found on poultry farm with some 40,000 birds.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Debate 1849 Abortion Law
Liberal members seem ready to overturn or limit impact of 19th century state law.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit
Does 1849 state law protecting 'life of unborn child' make abortions illegal?
Nov 11th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats
The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Jack Kelly, Hallie Claflin and Matthew DeFour
Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State
Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries
Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Anglers Will Soon Be Able To Carry Guns While Fishing
A 25-year-old rule will be dropped as part of settlement between DNR, Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Supreme Court Accepts Abortion Rights Cases
Both would advance abortion rights. Justices already bickering about cases.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Henry Redman
FoodShare Participation Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
This 'may be the new normal,' says researcher with WPF, which released report.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Public School Listed ‘Christian Values’ As Desired Trait For Superintendent
Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate based on religion.
Apr 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
What Will Happen To Wisconsin’s Shuttered Coal Plants?
Nearly half of Wisconsin's large coal power plants have closed in past two decades.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion
Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills
142 threats against Wisconsin judges in past year, with 44 threats of death or physical harm.
Jan 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Both Sides Oppose 14-Week Abortion Ban
Pro-choice side opposes bill's restrictions; Pro-life groups tell legislators to wait for courts to rule.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republicans Introduce 14-Week Abortion Ban
But Evers promises veto. Proposal would also require referendum.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Limit Privacy Protections for Police
Why are the names of police accused of wrongful shootings kept secret?
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
What New Planting Zones Mean For Wisconsin
New USDA designations will help gardeners decide what to plant as planet warms.
Jan 1st, 2024 by Bridgit Bowden
Planned Kohler Golf Course Along Lake Michigan Hits Roadblock
Appeals Court upholds judge’s 2019 decision to overturn DNR permit to fill wetlands.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Bennet Goldstein
State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal
Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Dane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin
Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Environmental Groups Want Evers To Block Lakefront Golf Course Land Swap
Kohler, seeking to build golf course near Lake Michigan, needs land swap with state park.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Secretary Payne Resigns After Just 10 Months
Cites personal reasons as agency faces debates over wolf management, PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
How Rich Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?
Most are poorer than average members of Congress. Then there’s Ron Johnson.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins
'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'
Jul 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Republican-Backed Bill Would Remove Ineligible Voters From State Database
But election officials say its unnecessary and could actually make elections less secure.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees
Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Henry Redman
DAs Offices Across State Struggle to Hire Attorneys
Low pay and a national shortage cause staffing issue, possible 'constitutional crisis.'
Feb 8th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Water Quality Is The Priority For New DNR Secretary
Secretary-designee Adam Payne focused on addressing PFAS, other contamination
Jan 19th, 2023 by Mackenzie Krumme
Evers Appoints New State DNR Leader
Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to replace outgoing Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever
Wisconsin, the fourth most pro-Republican gerrymandered state, has gotten worse.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Matthew DeFour
What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?
Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Statewide Democratic Candidates
Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
High Court Leaves Kohler-Andrae At Risk
State Supreme Court decision leaves just one obstacle to land swap for Kohler golf course.
Jul 13th, 2022 by RT Both
State High Court Throws Out Challenge To Kohler Land Swap
4-3 ruling allows transfer of state park land for a proposed golf course.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Fewer High School Grads Choosing College
State’s 2-year campuses, technical colleges see big enrollment drops amid a hot labor market.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
The Fight To Save Kohler-Andrae State Park
Herb Kohler’s golf course would grab a huge chunk of it. Environmentalists are fighting this.
Jun 18th, 2021 by RT Both
EPA Expands Smog Regulations
Environmental advocates, business lobby at odds over new rules.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Ancient Human Remains Unearthed at Planned Kohler Golf Course
Eroding Lake Michigan shoreline also raising questions about project next to Kohler-Andrae State Park.
May 23rd, 2021 by Jim Malewitz
State’s Air Quality Is Improving
But new report gives failing grades to six counties; Milwaukee among nation’s 25 worst cities for smog.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates
Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Vanessa Swales
LeMahieu Struggles in Vos’s Shadow
New Senate majority leader a surprise choice who's trying to resist the dictates of Robin Vos.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Steven Walters
State DNR Still Wrong on Lakeshore Golf Course
Kohler Co. plan, okayed under Gov. Walker is bad precedent and bad for environment.
Dec 4th, 2020 by James Rowen
False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic
Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman
State Economy Hurt by Sports Shutdowns
Cutback of Bucks, Brewers, Packers games, cancelled Ryder Cup adds up to huge loss.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Black Man Killed by Sheboygan Police
A 32-year-old Black man was shot and killed Thursday.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Megan Hart
