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Wisconsin average regular unleaded gas price sits at $2.45 before Christmas
(The Center Square) – The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $2.45 on Tuesday in Wisconsin, according to GasBuddy. That’s down from $2.71 a month ago and $2.77 a year ago. It’s also below the national average of $2.82. As of Monday, there were 40...
Wisconsin average regular unleaded gas price sits at $2.45 before Christmas
(The Center Square) – The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $2.45 on Tuesday in Wisconsin, according to GasBuddy. That’s down from $2.71 a month ago and $2.77 a year ago. It’s also below the national average of $2.82. As of Monday, there were 40...
Wisconsin Democrats pitch Forward on Climate package
(The Center Square) – Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol are pushing ahead with their latest climate plan. Several lawmakers recently introduced what they are calling the Forward on Climate package. It contains more than a dozen plans to do everything from plant more...
Bill would reverse wedding barn event restrictions
(The Center Square) – New wedding barn regulations set to go in place Jan. 1 were the subject of lawsuit that was thrown out in Trempealeau County court last month and is now the subject of a bill that would change the restrictions. The new regulations limit many...
Audit finds that nearly $900M of WisDOT funds were miscalculated
(The Center Square) – A financial audit of Wisconsin state government accounting found issues with nearly $900 million in alterations made to Department of Transportation assumptions, issues with the documentation of interest earned on federal funds and found that the...
Sussex Hamilton Principal Allows “Club America” on Campus
Sussex Hamilton High School's Principal Dominic Bauer has overruled a student council decision that refused to allow students to form a Turning Point USA chapter. Principal Bauer's decision is a change to the school's status quo for the process of forming new clubs....
County Executive Signs Waukesha’s 2026 Budget
County Executive Paul Farrow signed the 2026 Waukesha County budget last week on Tuesday, November 18. 2026. It will see the County operate under a budget of $391.5 million. It includes $27.2 million in borrowing and a reduction of 6.83 levy funded positions. 2026's...
Brad Schimel Sworn in as Interim US Attorney
Former Waukesha County circuit court judge and state attorney general Brad Schimel was recently sworn in as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On Monday, November 17, Schimel was sworn into the new position, taking over the role previously held...
Waukesha County Organizations Offer Food Aid Amid Government Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown has caused concerns for those receiving aid from food assistance programs. Benefit systems like FoodShare, SNAP, and EBT have all been affected, meaning that impacted recipients may be turning to new programs to help them get...
Brookfield Country Club Settles Over Improper PPP Loan
One of Brookfield's best known golf clubs will have to pay $1.25 million to the federal government after they improperly became the recipients of a Paycheck Protection Program loan in March of 2021. Westmoor Country Club received the federal funding during the...
Town of Delafield Launches Resident Survey for 2025-2026
The Town of Delafield is looking to its residents for guidance in how the future of the community will take shape. The 2025 - 2026 Resident Survey is a way for all of Delafield's residents to voice their opinions on what services and projects the community should seek...
Police Investigate Threat Made Towards Oconomowoc Middle School
The Oconomowoc Police Department is currently investigating a threat made towards Nature Hill Intermediate Middle School. According to an email sent out to parents from the school's principal, on Friday, December 12, a threat was shared online via social media. The...
Fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse Destroys a Beloved Muskego Institution
A massive fire has completely destroyed the Bass Bay Brewhouse, a cherished restaurant and event space located in Muskego. The fire began on the morning of Friday, December 12 around 6 am. Currently, the cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire...
Football Hall-of-Famer Partners with Brookfield’s Elbow Room
The former professional football player and Hall of Fame inductee Joe Thomas has partnered with one of Brookfield's favorite local eateries, The Elbow Room. In 2023, Joe Thomas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame earning special recognition for his work as...
DockHounds Launch New Fundraiser, “Houndscare Initiative”
The Lake Country Dockhounds have announced a new fundraising campaign, the "Houndscare Initiative", which is looking to give $250,000 to local nonprofit organizations. The new program is a way for the team to "Pay It Fur-ward" for their upcoming 2026 baseball season,...
Arrowhead Football Team Brings Home Division Championship
The Arrowhead High School football team won the Division 1 State championship on Friday, November 21. The game was held at UW Madison’s Camp Randall stadium. Arrowhead faced off against Bay Port, pulling ahead with an 18-15 victory that secured their championship. ...
Arrowhead Football Prepares for State Championship Game
The Arrowhead High School football team is preparing for the WIAA 2025 State Championship game against Bay Port. The game is scheduled to be held on Friday, November 21 at 4 pm at Camp Randall Stadium. Arrowhead has had an exciting 2025 season with a winning 12-1...
Wisconsin average regular unleaded gas price sits at $2.45 before Christmas
(The Center Square) – The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $2.45 on Tuesday in Wisconsin, according to GasBuddy. That’s down from $2.71 a month ago and $2.77 a year ago. It’s also below the national average of $2.82. As of Monday,...
Wisconsin Democrats pitch Forward on Climate package
(The Center Square) – Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol are pushing ahead with their latest climate plan. Several lawmakers recently introduced what they are calling the Forward on Climate package. It contains more than a dozen plans to do...
Bill would reverse wedding barn event restrictions
(The Center Square) – New wedding barn regulations set to go in place Jan. 1 were the subject of lawsuit that was thrown out in Trempealeau County court last month and is now the subject of a bill that would change the restrictions. The new...
Audit finds that nearly $900M of WisDOT funds were miscalculated
(The Center Square) – A financial audit of Wisconsin state government accounting found issues with nearly $900 million in alterations made to Department of Transportation assumptions, issues with the documentation of interest earned on federal...
Kaul silent on Wisconsin Senate probe, defiant on voter roll investigation
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s attorney general doesn’t seem to be looking to cooperate with two investigations, one that involves his office directly. Attorney General Josh Kaul told the hosts of UpFront that he will not cooperate with the...
Assembly leaders call for Dugan’s resignation, threaten impeachment
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly leaders say they will begin impeachment proceedings if Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan does not resign from her post immediately following a felony obstruction conviction Thursday evening....
Milwaukee Public Schools declare schools lead-free
(The Center Square) – Nearly a year after Milwaukee Public Schools began the work to clean lead out of its school buildings, the district says its classrooms are now lead-free. MPS said crews finished the last of the lead remediation in the 99th...
BREAKING: Milwaukee judge guilty of felony obstruction during ICE arrest
(The Center Square) – Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of a felony charge of obstruction by a jury Thursday in a case involving the judge’s actions related to a defendant in her court that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers...
Wisconsin bill would increase penalty for drug dealing near homeless shelters
(The Center Square) – A group of Wisconsin lawmakers are working to add homeless shelters to a list of sites where drug dealing charges will be enhanced by adding up to five years to the maximum term of imprisonment. Wisconsin currently enhances...
Prices continue to rise as Wisconsin home sales slow
(The Center Square) – People continue to pay a premium for homes across most of Wisconsin. The latest Wisconsin Realtors Report, this time for November, shows a slight drop in home sales compared to November 2024, though sales continue to grow...
Menards settles deceptive 11% rebate lawsuit for $4.25M with 10 states
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin-based Menards has agreed to pay a combined $4.25 million to settle a lawsuit from 10 states related to deceptive marketing for its 11% rebate. The states attorneys argued that the Eau Claire retailer misled consumers...
Brookfield Country Club Settles Over Improper PPP Loan
One of Brookfield's best known golf clubs will have to pay $1.25 million to the federal government after they improperly became the recipients of a Paycheck Protection Program loan in March of 2021. Westmoor Country Club received the federal...