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Poll: 69% nationwide believe data center costs outweigh benefits
(The Center Square) – A majority of adults in the U.S. believe that the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits with 69% believing the costs are greater and 30% believing that the benefits are higher, according to a new national poll from the Marquette University...
Poll: 69% nationwide believe data center costs outweigh benefits
(The Center Square) – A majority of adults in the U.S. believe that the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits with 69% believing the costs are greater and 30% believing that the benefits are higher, according to a new national poll from the Marquette University...
Well-funded Republican drops out in Wisconsin congressional race
(The Center Square) – A reported $3 million campaign was not enough to get Paul Wassgren to the primary in the race for Congress in northern Wisconsin. Wassgren announced that he is suspending his campaign to replace Tom Tiffany as the congressman in Wisconsin's...
Report: Wisconsin spends between $4.5-$6B annually on criminal justice
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin was second in the Midwest and 12th among all states in per capita correctional spending, according to a new wide-ranging report on Wisconsin’s criminal justice system. Combined spending for the system and all of its functions between...
Evers vetoed late-session right-to-race in Wisconsin racing facility protections
(The Center Square) – A late-session bill that would have protected local racing facilities in Wisconsin from litigation and law changes was vetoed by Gov. Tony Evers in a flurry of post-session vetoes. The “right-to-race” bill would prevent neighbors who buy their...
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...
Poll: 69% nationwide believe data center costs outweigh benefits
(The Center Square) – A majority of adults in the U.S. believe that the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits with 69% believing the costs are greater and 30% believing that the benefits are higher, according to a new national poll from the...
Well-funded Republican drops out in Wisconsin congressional race
(The Center Square) – A reported $3 million campaign was not enough to get Paul Wassgren to the primary in the race for Congress in northern Wisconsin. Wassgren announced that he is suspending his campaign to replace Tom Tiffany as the congressman...
Report: Wisconsin spends between $4.5-$6B annually on criminal justice
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin was second in the Midwest and 12th among all states in per capita correctional spending, according to a new wide-ranging report on Wisconsin’s criminal justice system. Combined spending for the system and all of its...
Evers vetoed late-session right-to-race in Wisconsin racing facility protections
(The Center Square) – A late-session bill that would have protected local racing facilities in Wisconsin from litigation and law changes was vetoed by Gov. Tony Evers in a flurry of post-session vetoes. The “right-to-race” bill would prevent...
Wisconsin Democrats use 4/20 to push for marijuana legalization
(The Center Square) – There was lots of pot talk on social media in Wisconsin on Monday. A number of Democrats, including two of the leading candidates for governor, took to X to push for legal marijuana on 4/20. “It’s about time Wisconsin...
Wisconsin lawmakers still want answers on UW System president’s firing
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin legislators aren’t giving up on gathering more information on the firing of former Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman. Sen. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, said recently that the Legislature is not done...
Wisconsin football’s NIL era downfall had cost; it’s now costing taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin football’s struggles to win in the five years since name, image and likeness rules allow athletes to receive compensation have been in effect has led to between $29 million and $68 million less in gameday spending,...
MPS superintendent talks belt-tighten, praises possible end of Act-10
(The Center Square) – Milwaukee’s superintendent says she understands that she must make difficult budget decisions, even as she hopes what some people call the most significant school budget reform in Wisconsin history gets struck down. Milwaukee...
Report: Wisconsin school referenda have led to funding gap for public schools
(The Center Square) – The number of school referenda approved in Wisconsin has led to a larger gap in how much school districts can receive from taxpayers. That means school districts that have passed referenda are receiving much more funding than...
Baldwin bill would prevent Brewers, Bucks from charging for telecasts
(The Center Square) - Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced a bill that she touted as stopping sports blackouts and slashing streaming costs but that bill could have the largest impact on the Brewers and Bucks. Major League Baseball teams play 162 games...
Wisconsin unemployment went up to 3.4% in February
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly in February to 3.4% in numbers released Thursday, sitting below the 4.4% national rate for February. March numbers are expected to be released in two weeks as the...
Brunette announces run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Judge Lyndsey Brunette began her campaign Thursday for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, becoming the first judge to enter the race to replace Annette Ziegler, who has announced that she will not run for reelection in 2027. Ziegler...