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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
Racine Co. Election Denier Found Guilty of Voter Fraud
Harry Wait requested absentee ballots for Robin Vos and Racine mayor to test the system -- and got caught.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Are Milwaukee Schools Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak?
Only 11% of 152 schools in city are at herd immunity levels of 95% for MMR vaccine.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Alex Klaus
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
US Rep. Bryan Steil Faces Hostile Audience During Town Hall
Steil was met with boos and jeers during his first town hall since passage of President Trump's sweeping budget and immigration law.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign-Up To Cooperate With ICE
Participation in controversial 287(g) program nearly doubles.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
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
1.3 Million People in State Threatened By Possible Medicaid Cuts
Federally funded care for poor, elderly and disabled helps 1 in 5 Wisconsin residents.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’
A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?
Jan 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines to Release Voter Records
Records for people deemed incompetent to vote sought by conservative group.
Jan 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Steil, Barca At Odds In Southeastern Wisconsin Congressional Race
The race between US Rep. Bryan Steil and Democratic challenger Peter Barca hold differing views on many issues.
Oct 19th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Did Harbor Commissioner Serve Illegally?
Ron San Felippo has homes in East Troy and Florida while serving on commission and also voting in elections as city resident.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Two Election Cases
Regarding a conspiracy group's request for records and Racine's mobile voting units.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Property Tax Levies Across State Saw Biggest Hike Since 2007
But overall property tax rate in Wisconsin declined for 10th straight year, report finds.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Has A Little-Known GOP Primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday
While focus has been on the November general election, Eric Hovde faces a low-key primary challenge from Rejani Raveendran and Charles Barman.
Aug 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
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
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
State of the Tribes Speech Emphasizes Diversity
Potawatomi chairman James Crawford notes diversity of 11 tribes and their common needs.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data
Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Jack Kelly
Elkhorn School District Parent Seeks Ban on 444 Book Titles
Largest such request in nation? School district considers changing book policy.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
AG Kaul Wants Sealed Catholic Church Records
Bankruptcy case sealed records, but Kaul says information could help update list of credibly accused priests.
Aug 12th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick Faces Sexual Assault Charge
1970s incident discovered as result of attorney general's clergy abuse task force.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against “Dark Store Loophole”
With no dissent, court rules against big-box retailers' tax reduction strategy.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Henry Leonard
How Much Clout Does Your U.S. Rep Have?
Which committee does each one sit on and why it matters to Wisconsin.
Feb 12th, 2023 by Katjusa Cisar
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
State’s Sheriffs Helping ICE Deport People
These practices surged under Trump administration, new report by ACLU finds.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Statewide Republican Candidates
Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Curious Story of the ‘LIFE’ Building
1927 building built with tavern earnings now home to Community Roofing & Restoration.
Apr 17th, 2022 by Michael Horne
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
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
WILL Sues Over Federal Vaccine Mandate
OSHA requiring COVID-19 vaccination at companies with 100 or more employees.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Circuit Courts Limit In-Person Proceedings
At least five counties have taken actions to suspend jury trials or limit in-person hearings.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Police Use of Cell Phone Data At Issue
The new privacy frontier? State Supreme Court asked to rule on the issue.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
WI Supreme Court Dismisses Second ‘Safer At Home’ Suit
Ruling leaves local stay-at-home orders in place.
May 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
High Court Considers Second Lawsuit on Shutdown
Two citizens argue state 'Safer-At-Home’ order violates their constitutional freedoms.
May 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
