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Maryland guv tells ‘UpFront’ debate didn’t change his mind on making case for Biden
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore campaigned for President Joe Biden in Madison and Milwaukee this weekend, urging Democratic voters to stay the course after Biden’s debate performance sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. “I planned on being here in Wisconsin prior to the debate,” Moore said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which...
These 6 Wisconsin companies laid off workers in June
The number of workers in Wisconsin who lost their jobs in June decreased slightly from the previous month. In June, 461 people found themselves out of a job, while in May nearly 800 workers at nine companies were laid off, reports filed with the state show. ...
Now Hiring: Central Storage and Warehouse expands buildings and workforce
CALEDONIA, Wis. — Two large cold storage facilities in Wisconsin are in the middle of big expansions. That means they need additional workers. Central Storage and Warehouse, or CSW, operates cold storage facilities across the state. Refrigerated and frozen food products are brought to its facilities by truck and...
Democracy is in the details. My job is to make them clearer for Wisconsin voters.
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here.It was March 2022, and Wisconsin’s most powerful lawmaker was meeting behind closed doors at the state Capitol with people who were asking him to decertify the state’s 2020 election results.I was sitting on the floor outside those doors, two months into my new state government reporting job, and trying to write about the meeting on deadline. It was uncomfortable. Not the floor — well, OK, the floor, too.But it was uncomfortable because an election conspiracy theorist...
UW dorm campaigning policies up for debate close to Election Day
Leaders of Wisconsin’s state universities are weighing whether to update policies on political campaigning in residence halls for the first time since 1988. But they’ve twice delayed making a decision in a presidential election year where Wisconsin is expected to again become a key battleground state. In early...
40th Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Classic Results
The 40th Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Classic was held on Friday and Saturday in Oshkosh featuring 72 of the top high school seniors in the state. The round robin format was divided by regions into 4 teams: North-(Green Bay/Fox Valley area) East(Milwaukee area), South(Madison area),West( La Crosse, Stevens Point,...
GGBCF awards $82,148 to Northeast Wisconsin nonprofits
GREEN BAY – The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation (GGBCF) awarded $82,148 in capacity-building grants to organizations in Brown, Door, Kewaunee and Oconto counties through the Nonprofit Impact Initiative’s spring grant cycle. Capacity-building grants focus on supporting the long-term health and sustainability of each organization by funding tools...
New book highlights Joshua Glover's escape as a key incident in constitutional history
A state government's elected and legal officials defy the federal government on the thorniest controversial issue of the day, battling for supremacy in the courts. A contemporary reader might assume that's Texas or Iowa's current tussle with federal authorities over immigration. ...
More Wisconsinites will see help with child care costs starting in July. Meet the dad who led the change.
In the early morning hours one day last year, a Milwaukee dad was the only one in his house awake to witness a pivotal moment for Wisconsin families. Graham Anderson watched via livestream as the state Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance discussed what child care measures should be included in the state budget. ...
Milwaukee has been a Republican 'punching bag.' What will that look like during the RNC?
WASHINGTON – When Donald Trump called Milwaukee a "horrible city" during a closed meeting with fellow Republicans last month, he touched on an enduring trend in Wisconsin politics. Milwaukee has for decades been at the center of budget battles in the statehouse, and it is frequently singled out by the GOP in...
Wisconsin DNR: “Stop Harvesting This Bug From Our State Parks!”
So, you're wandering through your local state park, enjoying the great outdoors, when suddenly you hear that unmistakable, loud buzzing sound. Ah, cicadas! These fascinating little critters are a true sign of summer, emerging in droves and providing a unique soundtrack to your hike. But have you ever wondered, “Can I take some of these home for a snack?” Well, apparently that seems to be the case in some areas of Wisconsin! So much so, that the DNR has had to reiterate, "that's a big No-No!" To be fair, the Wisconsin DNR didn't specifically state what the bugs were being harvested for, but this was my first thought.
Kellan Jacobson storms to finish line to become youngest winner of Medalist Tournament
Kellan Jacobson closed with a birdie flurry to become the youngest winner in one of the state’s oldest tournaments. Jacobson, 16, shot rounds of 74-71 to win the 94th Annual Medalist Tournament held this weekend at Koshkonong Mounds Country Club. “It was awesome (to hold up that trophy),” Jacobson said. “I’ve been working toward this like my whole life. I’ve seen all the people above me get their name on...
Former Wisconsin youth pastor charged with abusing teen as part of Faith Leader inquiry
MADISON – A former youth pastor has been charged with assaulting a minor as part of a state investigation into clergy and faith leader abuse in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said in a release that James Lane, 52, was charged with one count of repeated sexual assault of a child...
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