St. Croix County

Opees Celebrate Open Government Champions

Winners include public officials, nonprofits and journalists.

79th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

Twin Cities ICE Efforts Move Into Wisconsin

Is local police department in western Wisconsin working with ICE agents?

2026 Fairest of the Fair Crowned

Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants

More than $3.5 million awarded through Packers Foundation grants in 2025

Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel

Expect company on Wisconsin roads and “know before you go” with 511wi.gov

Possible Measles Exposures in Wisconsin from Out-of-State Traveler

DHS sharing public locations, asking residents to watch for symptoms and check their vaccine status

Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in five counties this week

Drive safely, celebrate responsibly during Fourth of July weekend

Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads

WisDOT encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Full-Speed Ahead For Sean Duffy To Serve As Transportation Secretary

Former Wisconsin congressman finds bipartisan support, discusses policy during confirmation hearing.

Inferior Care Feared As Counties Privatize Nursing Homes

In past three decades, 22 Wisconsin counties have sold or closed facilities.

DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

Strategies will focus on harm reduction services and supports

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 23 new officers at graduation, including first lateral recruit class

School Districts Take Stock of Referendum Results

Across state, 56 of 93 of April ballot requests for more money passed.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Four Bills

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $495,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants

Students at 17 Wisconsin school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

Senator Baldwin Delivers an Additional $50 Million for Community-Driven Projects

Direct support comes on heels of $211 million delivered to Wisconsin earlier this month

WisDOT Announces 2023 Excellence in Construction Awards

Contractors honored for projects in Dane, Lafayette, Outagamie, Milwaukee, Polk and Racine counties

Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids

Program is funded by larger opioid settlement.

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Continued Efforts to Obstruct the Peaceful Transfer of Power by Baselessly Firing Appointees

Governor names immediate appointments to ensure critical government operations continue

Labor Day weekend travel update helps you know before you go

Pack some patience and keep speeds down on Wisconsin roadways

Sheriff Reports Jail is Understaffed, Overpopulated

Staffing data is part of information release for county board's jail inquiry.

DWD Announces Almost $1.3 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 12 employers and new or increased wages for 714 trainees

Former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney Sentenced for Three Felony Counts of Representations Depicting Nudity

July 24, 2023

DHS Launches Independent Living Supports Pilot Program

New effort explores ways to support Wisconsinites living at home longer, for better health outcomes

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.

May 7, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.

May 7, 2023

Former Burnett County ADA Convicted of Three Felony Counts of Representations Depicting Nudity

April 27, 2023

DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service

Tribal nation and county agencies to use funding from the State Opioid Response Grant Program to support local needs

Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable

Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.

Milwaukee Wins $4.4 Million For Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Federal grant will fund improvements along city's High-Injury Network of dangerous streets.

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race

Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

Sarah Godlewski Launches Coalition of Rural Wisconsinites Supporting her Campaign for U.S. Senate

Godlewski Shows Strength in Communities Other Democrats Often Ignore

DNR To Host Virtual Public Meeting On Special Well Casing Depth Area & TCE Contamination Oct. 27

College Grads Are Leaving Republican Party

While less educated voters ditch the Democratic Party. How is that changing the state?

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

Election Conspiracy Promoter Hosting Trump Via Livestream

The former president will speak virtually at Wisconsin event on Saturday.

Every Adult Should Be Vaccinated, Experts Stress

Including those who recovered from COVID-19. They still need protection.

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Superior and Wausau

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit

Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'

Why Some Counties Have Fewer Cases

Dane and St. Croix counties are well below other counties in per-capita COVID-19 numbers.

State’s Partisan Divide the Worst Ever?

‘The worst it's ever been,’ says one legislator. Are voters echoing politicians or vice versa?

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

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.

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election

Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

State Supreme Court Hearing Challenge to Governor’s Emergency Powers

Conservative petitioner donated $20,000 to Justice Rebecca Bradley in 2016.

WILL Pledges Appeal in Lawsuit Challenging Governor Evers’s Emergency Declarations

Judge denies WILL’s motion for injunction

Court Upholds Evers Mask Mandate

St. Croix County judge says Evers has power to do this and Legislature can overthrow it.

Plaintiffs Harmed By Mask Order, Lawyer Argues

Conservative group asks court to end Evers mandate as state's COVID-19 cases soar.

Why Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks

Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?

WILL Files Motion for Immediate Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Governor Evers’s Emergency Declaration

Motion for immediate relief comes after Governor Evers extends emergency

Wisconsin Needs More Contact Tracers

State likely needs an additional 8,000 tracers to respond to COVID-19 spread.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

The Battle Over Face Masks

The limits of persuasion in a polarized state. Can science save lives and prevent threats?

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

New Richmond Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Murder of His Son

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

14 DNR Wardens Honored For Lifesaving, Valor And Meritorious Service Acts

Governor Evers welcomes 16 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers and inspectors recently completed 26 weeks of comprehensive training

State Patrol recognizes officers for heroism and commendable service

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 41 officers to its ranks