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Poll: Wisconsin voters believe data center costs not worth the benefit
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters believe that the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits, according to a new Marquette Law School poll. The poll showed that 55% believe the costs outweigh the benefits while 44% believe the benefits outweigh the costs. “This...
Poll: Wisconsin voters believe data center costs not worth the benefit
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters believe that the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits, according to a new Marquette Law School poll. The poll showed that 55% believe the costs outweigh the benefits while 44% believe the benefits outweigh the costs. “This...
Pair of Republicans enter 7th congressional race
(The Center Square) – A pair of Republicans have joined Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional race to fill the seat currently held by Tom Tiffany, a Republican running for governor. Conservative Michael Alfonso, the 25-year-old son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean...
Okauchee Business Association Hosts Family Friendly Trick or Treat
The Okauchee Area Business Association is hosting a special trick or treat celebration that is designed to bring the community together for a night of fun and fellowship. Locals will have the opportunity to come together in downtown Okauchee and spend time with...
GOP lawmakers, Milwaukee alderman ask to end Milwaukee’s streetcar
(The Center Square) – There’s a new request to let the city of Milwaukee off the hook for The Hop. Milwaukee Alderman Scott Spiker wrote a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to allow the city out of the grant that paid for the streetcar. “Mr....
Waukesha GOP Decries Increased City Garbage Tax
The Republican Party of Waukesha County has stated its dissatisfaction with the recent City Council vote to add new annual garbage and recycling fees. The City of Waukesha has introduced a new set of fees that are intended to balance the municipality's budget. As a...
Waukesha Alderman Apologizes for False ‘ICE’ Report
A City of Waukesha Alderman has publicly apologized after falsely reporting that he had seen ICE agents in downtown Waukesha. Alderman Rico Camacho made a Facebook post where he alerted: “Everyone please please stay alert, stay inside ICE is in Waukesha in the corner...
LCCA To Reconsider TPUSA Proposal at Board Meeting
The Lake Country Classical Academy is reconsidering its decision to ban students from starting a Turning Point USA chapter at their school. Last week, LCCA's Principal, Mrs. Hagedorn, announced that the school wouldn't allow a TPUSA chapter but would allow students...
Lake Country Classical Academy Denies TPUSA Chapter
Lake Country Classical Academy has denied students' request to form a Turning Point USA chapter at the school. The letter that denied the students' request to form a chapter was signed by the school principal, Mrs. Margaret Hagedorn., the wife of Wisconsin Supreme...
Okauchee Business Association Hosts Family Friendly Trick or Treat
The Okauchee Area Business Association is hosting a special trick or treat celebration that is designed to bring the community together for a night of fun and fellowship. Locals will have the opportunity to come together in downtown Okauchee and spend time with...
Waukesha GOP Decries Increased City Garbage Tax
The Republican Party of Waukesha County has stated its dissatisfaction with the recent City Council vote to add new annual garbage and recycling fees. The City of Waukesha has introduced a new set of fees that are intended to balance the municipality's budget. As a...
Final ‘Dreams and Machines’ Car Show Says Goodbye to 2025 Season
With the holidays quickly approaching, many people are preparing for the upcoming fun of decorations, parties, and family dinners. However, the beginning of autumn also marks the end of classic car shows in Wisconsin. Due to the threats or rust and decay on older...
Waukesha Partakes in National Drug Take Back Day
This year, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day falls on Saturday, October 25. The date serves as a safe, convenient, and responsible way for citizens to adequately dispose of prescription drug medications. The City of Waukesha has decided to participate, offering...
Lake Country DockHounds Announce 2026 Season Schedule
The Lake Country DockHounds, Oconomowoc's very own American Association baseball team, has announced their schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. The team's schedule is set to kick off on May 15 against the Gary Southshore Railcats. The first three games of the...
Pink Pumpkin Run Breaks Attendance Record for 11th Annual Race
The Pink Pumpkin Run took over the streets of Hartford this past Saturday, October 4 to help raise money for a good cause. The Pink Pumpkin Run is a 5k walk and run event that has been held in the area for 11 consecutive years. Afterwards, the Pink Pumpkin Fest gives...
Lake Country DockHounds Score East Division Title, Prep for Playoffs
For the second year in a row, the Lake Country DockHounds are headed to the American Association of Professional Baseball's playoffs. The team finished up their 2025 season on Monday, September 1 after a win against their rivals, the Milwaukee Milkmen. The DockHounds...
Oconomowoc Family Sues WIAA Over Sports Team Transfer
A family in the town of Oconomowoc is suing the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. In 2023, the family of Tristen Seidl lost their home in Dousman to a fire. The house was deemed unlivable and the family was forced to relocate. At the time, Tristen, son...
Poll: Wisconsin voters believe data center costs not worth the benefit
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters believe that the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits, according to a new Marquette Law School poll. The poll showed that 55% believe the costs outweigh the benefits while 44% believe the benefits...
Pair of Republicans enter 7th congressional race
(The Center Square) – A pair of Republicans have joined Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional race to fill the seat currently held by Tom Tiffany, a Republican running for governor. Conservative Michael Alfonso, the 25-year-old son-in-law of U.S....
Okauchee Business Association Hosts Family Friendly Trick or Treat
The Okauchee Area Business Association is hosting a special trick or treat celebration that is designed to bring the community together for a night of fun and fellowship. Locals will have the opportunity to come together in downtown Okauchee and...
GOP lawmakers, Milwaukee alderman ask to end Milwaukee’s streetcar
(The Center Square) – There’s a new request to let the city of Milwaukee off the hook for The Hop. Milwaukee Alderman Scott Spiker wrote a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to allow the city out of the grant that paid for the...
FEMA denies Michigan additional storm recovery aid
(The Center Square) – Months after an ice storm devastated Northern Michigan, certain public assistance for recovery efforts has been officially denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This comes after President Donald Trump already...
41K Wisconsin voter registrations don’t match driver, ID database
(The Center Square) – An increasing number of Wisconsin voter registration information does not match information from the state’s Department of Transportation. There are more than 41,000 voter registrations in the state without matching Department...
Wisconsin joins lawsuit over end of food stamp benefits
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin is joining the lawsuit to stop the end of SNAP benefits this weekend. Gov. Tony Evers said President Trump, however, doesn’t have to wait on the case, that the president could simply give Wisconsin the $115 million...
Waukesha GOP Decries Increased City Garbage Tax
The Republican Party of Waukesha County has stated its dissatisfaction with the recent City Council vote to add new annual garbage and recycling fees. The City of Waukesha has introduced a new set of fees that are intended to balance the...
Port Washington data center won’t pay $450M in property taxes due to city deal
(The Center Square) – An $8 billion planned Wisconsin data center could receive more than $450 million in local property tax breaks to go along with not having to pay state sales taxes on the construction of Vantage’s new data center in Port...
Breaking: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumes abortion services
(The Center Square) – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed scheduling abortion procedures after stopping for a month, according to media reports. The group stopped providing abortion services Oct. 1, citing Medicaid cuts in a federal funding...
Wisconsin Senate president echos gov, says congress must fix food stamps
(The Center Square) -- Don’t look for Wisconsin lawmakers to do something about the possible end of food stamp benefits in the state. Food stamp, and other benefits, are set to end nationwide Saturday because of the federal government shutdown....
Final ‘Dreams and Machines’ Car Show Says Goodbye to 2025 Season
With the holidays quickly approaching, many people are preparing for the upcoming fun of decorations, parties, and family dinners. However, the beginning of autumn also marks the end of classic car shows in Wisconsin. Due to the threats or rust and...