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6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot

6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot

19 of 25 circuit court races in Wisconsin are uncontested. Which counties have races?

WI School District Sends Police to Parent’s Home Over TikTok Post

WI School District Sends Police to Parent’s Home Over TikTok Post

Mom's video shows why she now homeschools child. Pittsville district threatens lawsuit.

We Energies, 2 Other Utilities Will Buy 4 Renewable Energy Projects

We Energies, 2 Other Utilities Will Buy 4 Renewable Energy Projects

450 megawatt solar and wind projects should come online by 2027 and 2028.

Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays

Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays

Projects big and small are encountering push back, state law change could empower municipalities.

Milwaukee County’s Population Grew For First Time Since 2014

Milwaukee County’s Population Grew For First Time Since 2014

International immigration and birth rate are key drivers. But one neighbor outpacing state's largest county.

Climate Change Brings State More Winter Days Above Freezing

Climate Change Brings State More Winter Days Above Freezing

Milwaukee County has added 13 days above freezing, new report finds

Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects

Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects

We Energies, WPS and MGE back five projects. But what will it cost ratepayers?

New Effort Seeks to Prevent Financial Abuse Against the Elderly

New Effort Seeks to Prevent Financial Abuse Against the Elderly

In 2022, senior citizens in Wisconsin lost more than $43 million from scams, abuse. 

Rebecca Cooke Wins Primary to Take on GOP Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Rebecca Cooke Wins Primary to Take on GOP Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Defeats Rep. Katrina Shankland in Democratic primary for western Wisconsin district.

Who Counts As an Election Official? Local Clerks Unclear

Who Counts As an Election Official? Local Clerks Unclear

Attorney General Kaul plans to release opinion on constitutional amendment's impact.

Assembly Bill Would Allow Milwaukee, Other Cities To Count Absentee Ballots Early

Assembly Bill Would Allow Milwaukee, Other Cities To Count Absentee Ballots Early

Day-before processing seeks to end late night results.

Moms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin

Moms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin

Part of national group pushing to ban books and raced-focused history lessons and opposing LGBTQ+ concerns.

Baby Formula Shortage Easing in State

Baby Formula Shortage Easing in State

But questions about formula access still remain for some parents, caregivers.

Wisconsin Building Network of Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations

Wisconsin Building Network of Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations

85% of state highways would be within 25 miles of charger. Supply chain issues remain a hurdle.

Federal Rules and Market Dominance Drove WI’s Baby Formula Shortage

Federal Rules and Market Dominance Drove WI’s Baby Formula Shortage

Wisconsin contracts only with Abbott Nutrition, whose recall and plant shutdown jolted the market.