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After Milwaukee Public Schools' financial crisis, lawmakers order audit on state education department
Following news of a financial crisis in Milwaukee Public Schools, a legislative committee has mandated a state audit of Wisconsin's education department. The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee said MPS' financial issues that came to light this spring necessitate a deeper review of the Department of Public Instruction itself. The review by the Legislative Audit Bureau will probe for answers about how DPI monitors K-12 school finances. ...
Proposed 63-unit downtown Grand Rapids apartments moves forward
GRAND RAPIDS — A proposed 63-unit apartment building in Grand Rapids is moving forward in the development process. At its Aug. 12 meeting, the Grand Rapids City Council approved the purchase agreement for the property and $1.3 million tax increment financing for the project. The apartments will be built...
Jail still out of compliance
SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Jail is still not up to compliance according to the Wisconsin Administrative Code in classifications. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) had told the Washburn County Board that the jail, which was built in the early 1990s, was not up to code when it comes to the bed count (there are currently 30 beds and one holding cell), separating inmates by classification (there are now 17) and other operational matters. The DOC said it would work with the county on becoming compliant, but something has to be done, whether remodeling the current building or building a brand-new jail.
State legislators and industry experts discuss AI and healthcare
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - On Thursday, state legislators gathered in Green Bay to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the administration and delivery of health care. Members of the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin met at Bellin College on Thursday afternoon to...
Cunningham, Gaier, Stanley named 2024 Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame honorees
Retired La Crosse Tribune publisher Rusty Cunningham and former Wisconsin newspaper executive Gary Gaier will join former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor and current Wisconsin Watch chief executive officer George Stanley as 2024 inductees into the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame. All three will be inducted during a ceremony hosted by...
Flags ordered to half-staff Thursday to honor former Wisconsin lawmaker
MADISON — U.S. and Wisconsin flags will be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Aug. 29 in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. James Soletski, who died Aug. 20, 2024. Former Rep. Soletski grew up in New Franken and was a graduate of Preble High School and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In 2006, after a career of more than 20 years in the energy industry, Rep. Soletski was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, where he served for two terms representing the 88th Assembly District. During his time in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Soletski served as chairperson of the Energy and Utilities Committee, as well as vice-chairperson of the Elections and Campaign Reform Committee and the Consumer Protection Committee.
The health info of about a third of Americans has been leaked. Wisconsinites could be affected
You've probably heard by now of a recent massive data breach that left the personal information of millions of Americans vulnerable to hacking groups and dark web marketplaces. But that's not the only data leak you should be keeping an eye out for: Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of the behemoth global health company...
Three Bridges Recovery Organization Holding Outreach and Awareness Event in Marshfield September 8th
Three Bridges Recovery in Wisconsin Rapids is a local non-profit organization that provides peer support services to individuals seeking recovery. Marshfield Community Foundation awarded Three Bridges funds to organize an outreach and awareness event being held on September 8th; they’re hosting an event dubbed “Falling into Recovery.” The event is held at the Wildwood Station in Marshfield from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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