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Underly re-elected to head Wisconsin K-12 education department
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly won another term Tuesday as she held off a challenge from Republican Brittany Kinser in the race to lead Wisconsin’s K-12 education department. Underly held 52.9% of the...
Underly re-elected to head Wisconsin K-12 education department
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly won another term Tuesday as she held off a challenge from Republican Brittany Kinser in the race to lead Wisconsin’s K-12 education department. Underly held 52.9% of the...
‘Historic’ Wisconsin spring election sees precincts run out of ballots
(The Center Square) – Seven locations in Milwaukee ran out of ballots, causing voting delays on Election Day. But any voter in line by 8 p.m. was allowed to vote in what Milwaukee Election Commission Spokesperson Melissa Howard called a “historic” election in terms of...
What Does It Look Like To Be A Poll Worker in WI?
Tuesday, April 1 marks an important day in Wisconsin, as the state will come together for a series of important elections. The statewide questions concern the next member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the next head of the Department of Public Instruction, and a...
UW-Milwaukee gets new chancellor from another UW campus
(The Center Square) -- UW-Milwaukee’s new chancellor doesn’t have far to go to take his new job. The university announced Dr. Thomas Gibson will start as the new chancellor at the Milwaukee campus later this summer. Gibson is already chancellor at UW-Stevens Point....
What Does It Look Like To Be A Poll Worker in WI?
Tuesday, April 1 marks an important day in Wisconsin, as the state will come together for a series of important elections. The statewide questions concern the next member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the next head of the Department of Public Instruction, and a...
‘Arrowhead No’ Files Lawsuit Aiming to Stop Referendum
A group of residents within the Arrowhead school district have filed a lawsuit to block the upcoming April expansion referendum. On March 18, a group of citizen taxpayers operating under the name 'Arrowhead No' filed the lawsuit against the district. According to this...
Poll: Wisconsin voters don’t know Supreme Court, superintendent candidates
(The Center Square) – Despite a high level of campaign spending on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, many registered voters are not informed enough on the race to offer an opinion, according to a new Marquette Law School Poll. The poll did not track who voters favored...
Pewaukee Discusses the Supreme Court’s Act 10 Ruling
On Thursday, March 6, former Governor Scott Walker was joined by Fox News host Guy P. Benson to discuss "The case for keeping Act 10." The event was held at The Ingleside Hotel, focusing on how the upcoming Supreme Court race could affect Act 10's legacy. Walker...
Roost Mercantile Is Right At Home in Lake Country
Roost Mercantile is a tribute to the unrivaled creativity that can be found in Lake Country. For the past ten years, the Pewaukee shop has offered handmade goods, reworked treasures, and vintage steals that are hand selected with love. Roost Mercantile's owner,...
Waukesha Civic Theater Boasts Exciting Lineup of Spring Shows
The weekend of Sunday, March 30 marks the final few shows for the Waukesha Civic Theater's performances of "Next to Normal". The musical, intended for mature and adult audiences, deals with serious themes surrounded by a loving, compassionate narrative. The music in...
Northern Lights Appear Over Lake Country
On the evening of Tuesday, March 25 residents in the Lake Country area were able to spot the Northern Lights shining over their homes. Around 10 p.m. that evening, the lights began to appear, where they were visible to onlookers with the naked eye. Typically, the...
A Guide to April 2025 Community Activities and Events in Oconomowoc
Spring is in the air, and Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is gearing up for a delightful April filled with community activities and events. As the snow melts and the lakeside town comes alive, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re into arts and culture, outdoor...
DockHounds Prepare for Their Own Opening Day
Last Thursday, March 27 marked the opening day for Major League Baseball, and on Monday, March 31 Wisconsin's very own Milwaukee Brewers hosted their home opener at American Family Field. Although the Brewers have been off to a brief but bad start so far this season,...
Hulk Hogan Comes to Lake Country on Promo Tour
Hulk Hogan, the professional wrestler and WWE ambassador, is coming to Lake Country on March 18. Hogan has been touring the country promoting his new Real American Beer. The new line of light beer is proudly brewed in the United States and is a partner of the WWE....
DockHounds Broadcaster Dominic Stearn Shares His Journey to WI
The Lake Country DockHounds have become an integral part of the community since their founding in 2021. Dominic Stearn is a shining example of how the team has made talented, creative young people a crucial part of its identity. Dominic plays many roles for the...
How WIAA Updates Affect the ‘Classic 8’ Sports Conference
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) has made changes to their policies regarding transgender students. The updates went into effect starting on January 19, 2025. As a result, the changes will affect students participating in the Lake Country...
Underly re-elected to head Wisconsin K-12 education department
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly won another term Tuesday as she held off a challenge from Republican Brittany Kinser in the race to lead Wisconsin’s K-12 education department. Underly...
‘Historic’ Wisconsin spring election sees precincts run out of ballots
(The Center Square) – Seven locations in Milwaukee ran out of ballots, causing voting delays on Election Day. But any voter in line by 8 p.m. was allowed to vote in what Milwaukee Election Commission Spokesperson Melissa Howard called a “historic”...
What Does It Look Like To Be A Poll Worker in WI?
Tuesday, April 1 marks an important day in Wisconsin, as the state will come together for a series of important elections. The statewide questions concern the next member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the next head of the Department of Public...
UW-Milwaukee gets new chancellor from another UW campus
(The Center Square) -- UW-Milwaukee’s new chancellor doesn’t have far to go to take his new job. The university announced Dr. Thomas Gibson will start as the new chancellor at the Milwaukee campus later this summer. Gibson is already chancellor at...
Gov. Evers spends Election Day in Germany on trade trip
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is headed to Germany for the Hannover Messe trade show, which runs through Friday. The cost of the taxpayer-funded trade trip in coordination with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. was not...
Unearthing Wisconsin’s Past: 5 Hidden Historical Gems You Need to Visit
Wisconsin’s history runs deep, from ancient settlements to opulent mansions, and while we all know about the Packers’ legacy or Milwaukee’s brewing roots, there’s so much more waiting to be explored. Beyond the well-trodden paths lie hidden gems...
DockHounds Prepare for Their Own Opening Day
Last Thursday, March 27 marked the opening day for Major League Baseball, and on Monday, March 31 Wisconsin's very own Milwaukee Brewers hosted their home opener at American Family Field. Although the Brewers have been off to a brief but bad start...
Trump wades into Wisconsin voter ID referendum
(The Center Square) – In the wake of an executive order aiming to tighten up voter ID laws, President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social on Monday about a potential state constitutional amendment appearing on Wisconsin’s ballots in a Tuesday,...
Wisconsin candidates focus on Election Day voters
(The Center Square) -- The campaigning in is almost over. Candidates in the two Wisconsin statewide races spent the weekend crisscrossing the state in an attempt to connect with voters planning to head to the polls Tuesday. Early voting in most...
Evers’ veto rejects Legislature’s intrusion on responsible authority
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said the process, not the substance, led to his veto of a bill that would have reverted evaluations of state school districts to previous levels. Republican House Speaker Robin Vos, however, said the...
Appeals court rejects effort to block Musk from giving $1M to 2 Wisconsin voters
(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin appeals court on Saturday declined to halt Elon Musk's plan to give $1 million each to two voters who sign a petition against "activist" judges who have ruled against President Donald Trump's efforts to cut...
Roost Mercantile Is Right At Home in Lake Country
Roost Mercantile is a tribute to the unrivaled creativity that can be found in Lake Country. For the past ten years, the Pewaukee shop has offered handmade goods, reworked treasures, and vintage steals that are hand selected with love. Roost...