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Watch: JD Vance hosts campaign event in Wisconsin
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) appeared Wednesday evening in Wisconsin to promote the Trump campaign’s policies for the economy and energy. Vance’s Wisconsin visit takes the Ohio senator to building materials manufacturer Amerilux International. It will be his second stop at an infrastructure company in a swing state today, following close on…
Good news on mortgage interest rates helps fuel Green Bay, Appleton housing markets
GREEN BAY - Green Bay, Appleton and Oshkosh area homebuyers still face rising prices and competition in key price points as the summer winds down. But they should benefit from more homes for sale and declining mortgage interest rates as fall arrives. ...
Vilsack: ‘We’re not okay with that’
Tom Vilsack, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Xochitl Torres Small, deputy secretary of the USDA, traveled Aug. 19 to Milwaukee to discuss the department’s work during the past three and a half years and to explain their vision for the future. They also talked about several bills passed during the Biden administration, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Judge upholds Evers’ partial veto on reading funding, rejects push to release money
Gov. Tony Evers’ partial veto that changed legislation funding a state reading education initiative was proper under Wisconsin law and the state constitution, a Dane County judge ruled Tuesday. But the judge rejected the Evers administration’s claim that Republican lawmakers were wrongly holding back money appropriated for the program. The reading initiative was created in […]
Felzkowski receives WCA’s Outstanding Legislator Award
MADISON – State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) last month received the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA)’s Outstanding Legislator Award. A release from WCA said Felzkowski was recognized for her “exceptional work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.”. “Senator Mary Felzkowski was one of two...
A look into western Wisconsin’s competitive congressional election
WASHINGTON — Rebecca Cooke is a 36-year-old nonprofit owner and waitress trying to unseat Congressman Derrick Van Orden, the Republican incumbent representing Wisconsin's third congressional district. Raised on a farm, she said she’s making a point of talking to voters in rural parts of the district, which includes La Crosse and borders Minnesota and Iowa.
Columbia County Authorities Arrest Man Who Fled Across Two Days
(Columbus) Columbia County authorities arrested a Marshall man following a high-speed pursuit. Sheriff’s deputies received an agency request from Dane County over a stolen truck and trailer on Sunday. Law enforcement found the trailer on Monson Road and the stolen truck soon arrived on scene but fled through a corn field.
Richland Center man arrested after cocaine found during traffic stop
RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. -- Richland County deputies arrested a 33-year-old Richland Center man over the weekend after they said cocaine was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Spooktacular Fun Halloween Event at Henry Vilas Zoo in Wisconsin
If you're anything like me and love zoos, then you're in for a treat this Halloween! Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin is hosting its annual Boo at the Zoo event. As someone who loves going to the zoo, whether it's for a day trip, date night, or a craft brew event, I'm stoked that Boo at the Zoo is completely free for guests of all ages. It's a safe environment for families and has tons of activities for kids!
Boys soccer: Verona shooting to contend for title in Big Eight Conference
Dave Perkins sees many of the pieces in place for the Verona boys soccer team to return to the top of the Big Eight Conference. Verona finished 13-7 and tied Sun Prairie West for second in the Big Eight last year. Middleton won the conference championship and captured the Division 1 state title. Verona lost to Arrowhead 2-0 in a Division 1 sectional semifinal.
Janesville city council sweeps homeless encampment out of Hedberg Library lot, presses city on long-term solutions for homelessness
The Janesville City Council votes to sweep a homeless encampment out of the Hedberg Public Library parking lot. At the same time, some council members are pressing the city to be more proactive about addressing the root causes of homelessness that seems to be stacking up in parts of Janesville’s downtown.
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