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Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'
Feb 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers
Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Republican Bill Would Shield Police From John Doe Investigations
Officer Joseph Mensah, involved in 3 fatal shootings, testifies against Doe probes.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Waukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’
Paul Farrow gives in to opponents. Waukesha among just 2 counties without sales tax.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Supervisors Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff
Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes
Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?
Jan 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment
Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
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 Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case
Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Supreme Court Candidates Both Report ‘Historic’ Campaign Fundraising Totals
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford reports outraising former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel by approximately $600,000.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
UW-Milwaukee’s Shuttered Waukesha Campus Could Become Housing
Waukesha City Council approves land use plan change that allows for redevelopment.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050
But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash
Students were on the bus when it struck the child in parking lot at Silver Spring Intermediate School.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
State Superintendent Underly Seeks Reelection, Faces Challenger
Her opponent is Democrat and Sauk Prairie schools superintendent Jeff Wright.
Dec 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Sun Badger Solar Customers Won’t Get Refund for Unfinished Projects
Company in receivership after alleged $500,000 embezzlement by former employee.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Former Public Defender Travis Schwantes Charged With Paying Client for Sex, Fraud
Schwantes faces multiple charges related to solicitation of prostitution and acting as attorney for one of the women he was soliciting.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
FlexRide Touted For Its Success
Winning recognition for connecting city residents to suburban jobs not reachable by bus.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Vining Win Reduces Republican Majority in Assembly
Robyn Vining defeats Tom Michalski in newly remapped district.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
How State’s Election Rules Have Changed
2020's false election claims led to 2022 rule changes in Wisconsin that are now overturned, even as lawsuits filed.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Can Harris Win Wisconsin?
Why Democrats are confident. And how the state's geography could upset expectations.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris
Sen. Robert Cowles called former President Donald Trump a 'totalitarian' in a radio interview
Oct 25th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Harris, Cheney Court Republican Voters in Waukesha County Event
Swing-state blitz includes appearance with Charlie Sykes.
Oct 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Vance Courts Catholic Voters in Waukesha Stop
Vance talks abortion, inflation in stop at Waukesha airport.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
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
Waukesha Company Relocating to Downtown Milwaukee
MARS Solutions Group joins suburbs-to-city migration trend.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha County Could Determine Wisconsin Election Winner
Suburbs were once critical to the GOP to win Wisconsin. Now, both parties are competing for their votes.
Oct 15th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
More Wisconsin Absentees Ballots Already Returned Than Entire 2016 Election
Almost 200,000 ballots returned, with hundreds of thousands more already sent to voters.
Oct 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
More Federal Complaints Allege Title IX Violations By Wisconsin School Districts
Accusing 4 districts of 'hostile environments' for transgender and nonbinary students.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
What’s Next For Fire Damaged Recycling Center?
Equipment is totaled, but building could be salvaged.
Sep 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
During La Crosse Town Hall, Trump Says Government, Insurance Should Cover IVF
Former president fields questions about inflation, southern border, jobs from Wisconsin residents during 30 minute appearance.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Commuter Rail Startup Has Big Vision, Lots of Questions
Regional system, say organizers, would use existing tracks, require no operating subsidy.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Brookfield, New Berlin Ban Ballot Drop Boxes
Use of secured drop boxes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did politicization of the practice.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Evan Casey
WOW Counties Turning Less Republican
Ozaukee and Waukesha now less red while Washington County resists the trend.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Wake Boats on Wisconsin Lakes Cause Controversy
Surfers love the waves; others cite impact on fishing, canoeing, shoreline erosion.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races
A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.
Aug 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
What Tuesday’s Election Tells Us
Two cynical structured and timed amendments and one race for Waukesha County DA that ignores actual data.
Aug 8th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Rep. Janel Brandtjen Sues State Ethics Commission
Menomonee Falls Republican fighting charges against her in campaign fundraising scheme.
Jul 27th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Conservative Wisconsin Law Firm Builds Ties with Local School Boards
Waukesha board members attend WILL summit, quit WI Association of School Boards.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC
And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Home Affordability in Wisconsin Hits All-Time Low
Realtors Association says it's the worst since group began tracking it in 2009.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Brothers Fired For Stealing From School District
Oconomowoc Area School District fired men after they admitted to stealing scrap metal.
Jun 24th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
All 4 Liberal Justices Back Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign
Endorsing just 2 days after Dane County Judge Susan Crawford announces her candidacy.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Donald Trump Holding Rally in Racine Tuesday
Trump will speak at a campaign event at Racine Festival Park.
Jun 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Nearly Half of Legislature Won’t Run in Old Districts
Redistricting shakes up Legislature for both Democrats and Republicans.
May 31st, 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
Rights Clash in Records Dispute
Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.
May 6th, 2024 by Matthew DeFour
Milwaukee Vegan Cafe Owner Appears With Trump, Assails Migrants
Trump vows to eat at cafe, though he's not 'into that vegan stuff.' It opened under Biden.
May 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Blasts Biden’s Economic Record in Waukesha Visit
Former president rallied in Wisconsin during a break from his criminal trial in New York.
May 1st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
UW-Platteville Vacating Richland Campus
Democrats blame Republicans for cutting UW system funding.
Apr 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Kaul Argues State Law Doesn’t Prohibit Absentee Ballot Boxes
Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to overturn decision barring drop boxes.
Apr 27th, 2024 by Henry Redman
The Long Road To End Solitary Confinement in Wisconsin
"The hole" is torture on those confined to it argue opponents at legislative action day.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen
WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.
Apr 20th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation
The listing will force PFAS manufacturers and others to pay for cleaning up contamination.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
State Supreme Court Dismisses Amazon Claim That Drivers Aren’t Employees
Decision means delivery giant owes more than $200,000 in unemployment taxes.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
April Voters Will Weigh In on School Culture Wars
Activist school board members in Cudahy, Waukesha and other suburbs up for reelection.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Students, Professors Question Closure of UW Two-Year Campuses
Why the austerity measures when state has a $4 billion surplus?
Mar 26th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Milwaukee Election Official Guilty of Election Fraud
Jury finds Kimberly Zapata guilty of a felony. Sentencing will take place on May 2.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Evan Casey
State Supreme Court Will Reconsider Absentee Drop Boxes
Prior's court's conservative majority had banned their use in Wisconsin.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Henry Redman
VP Harris Announces Apprenticeship Program During Madison Visit
Kamala Harris has already been to Wisconsin twice this year.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS
2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Westmoreland, Winter Advance in 5th District
Incumbent Lamont Westmoreland will face Bruce Winter, a third-time candidate.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses
Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
GOP Bill Ends John Doe Cases Against Police Involved in Fatal Shootings
Law being 'abused' by vengeful families, activists, and lawyers, legislator says.
Feb 5th, 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
Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted
Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin
President joined by governors, senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota in visit to Superior.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
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
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
Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t
Proposal seeks to end investigations into officers who claim to have killed someone in self defense.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids
Program is funded by larger opioid settlement.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted
Supreme Court appeal expected, ruling centers on incomplete witness addresses.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023
Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Is Funding Affordable Housing In Suburbs
Multi-year effort aims to address shortage, reduce disparities in communities that once opposed such housing.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Will Women Vote for Brad Schimel?
Former Attorney General a formidable candidate for state Supreme Court. Except for a couple issues.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on ‘Gig Workers’
Should Amazon delivery drivers be treated as employees, earn unemployment aid?
Dec 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court
Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws
Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
After Gov. Evers Appointed Him, Judge Wants Full-Term On Court
Jorge Fragoso was appointed to the bench in September by Gov. Tony Evers.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money
"Promising possibilities" says Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility
But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Kooyenga Will Take Over MMAC In 2024
Longtime leader Tim Sheehy will retire at year's end.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Planning A Third BRT Line
Crowley's budget includes $50,000 to study line from Downtown to West Allis and Waukesha.
Oct 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline
$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Democrats Will Challenge Republican Rep. Bryan Steil
District is possibly more competitive as a result of redistricting.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods
Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Jonah Chester
Republicans Seek To Intervene In Democrats’ Absentee Voting Lawsuit
Lawsuit by Democratic groups seeks to restore access to drop boxes, allow clerks to cure ballots.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
No Criminal Charges For Officers in Jail Death
DA's office finds no evidence to support any charges in death of Cilivea Thyrion.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Where To Find Free and Discounted School Supplies
And how you can help by contributing materials or donating money.
Aug 6th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Judge Dismisses Rep. Brandtjen’s Military Ballot Lawsuit
Criminal case against former Milwaukee election official continues.
Aug 1st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
The Right Takes Over Waukesha Schools
Waukesha, Arrowhead districts move to restrict how history taught, pronouns used, free speech outside classroom.
Jul 18th, 2023 by John Norcross
Summerfest Attendance Up 40%, 3-Weekend Format To Continue
But overall attendance was still well below pre-pandemic levels.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Mukwonago Trans Student
Tensions over LGBTQ issues continue in Waukesha County schools.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Heath Warnings, Calls for Climate Action
'We cannot accept this as our new normal.'
Jun 28th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Remote Work Proves Durable in Wisconsin
400,000 in state, or 15% of workforce, now work remotely.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Wisconsin Planning Passenger Trains To Green Bay, Madison
Startup could be funded by $44 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
