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Underly asks for more Wisconsin public school funding; critics say they have it
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly said the state’s schools are underfunded and the state needs to step up during her annual State of Education Speech on Thursday in Madison. She also called the federal government...
Underly asks for more Wisconsin public school funding; critics say they have it
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly said the state’s schools are underfunded and the state needs to step up during her annual State of Education Speech on Thursday in Madison. She also called the federal government...
Lawsuit filed over uncounted Madison ballots
(The Center Square) – There’s now a lawsuit over the nearly 200 absentee ballots that election managers in Madison didn’t count last fall. The law firm Law Forward filed a class action suit on behalf of eight voters in Dane County. "The right to vote is fundamental in...
Microsoft announces new $4B data center plan in Racine County
(The Center Square) – Microsoft announced Thursday it intends to build a $4 billion data center in Racine County in addition to the more than $3 billion data center it is currently building in Mount Pleasant, which is expected to be completed in early 2026. The second...
Meet the Speakers for the 2025 TEDx Oconomowoc Conference
On October 18, 2025, TEDx Oconomowoc is set to host an incredible summit featuring a lineup of world class keynote speakers. The TEDx program was started as a way to bring the globally acclaimed TED talks into communities. The grassroots events are independently...
Local Memorials Celebrate Charlie Kirk After Tragic Death
Charlie Kirk, an activist and outspoken college campus debater, was killed last week while engaging with students at Utah Valley University. In the wake of his passing, memorial services and candle light vigils have occurred throughout the country to honor his legacy....
WI Legislators Push for I-94 Expansion in Waukesha, Jefferson Counties
A group of Wisconsin legislators have sent a letter to the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Kristina Boardman. The coalition of Waukesha County legislators requested that Boardman "Recommended a study for expanding Interstate 94 (I-94) in...
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald Helps Pass ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Onto Trump’s Desk
Congress has fully passed President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill', a major budget reconciliation bill. The passing of this legislation serves as a major legislative victory for Trump's second term, as it codifies several of the campaign promises Trump ran his...
Rep. Barbara Dittrich Responds to WI Supreme Court Ruling
On the morning of Tuesday, July 2, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court announced their ruling on the case of Kaul v. Urmanski. The 4-3 ruling effectively ended the state's abortion ban which had been instituted in 1849. Liberal Supreme Court Justices had spent the past...
Meet the Speakers for the 2025 TEDx Oconomowoc Conference
On October 18, 2025, TEDx Oconomowoc is set to host an incredible summit featuring a lineup of world class keynote speakers. The TEDx program was started as a way to bring the globally acclaimed TED talks into communities. The grassroots events are independently...
Weinermobile Set to Make Appearance in Dousman
The famous Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is set to be back in Wisconsin this upcoming weekend for a trip around the southeast portion of the state. On Thursday, September 18, the hot dog shaped truck will make two stops. First in New Berlin at the Sendik's on S. Moorland...
Disaster Aid Available for Impacted Waukesha County Residents
Waukesha County residents who were affected by the August 2025 flooding are now able to apply for federal disaster aid. In a post last week, President Donald Trump announced that federal relief would be coming to the state, stating: I just informed Senator Ron...
Local Memorials Celebrate Charlie Kirk After Tragic Death
Charlie Kirk, an activist and outspoken college campus debater, was killed last week while engaging with students at Utah Valley University. In the wake of his passing, memorial services and candle light vigils have occurred throughout the country to honor his legacy....
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...
Inclusion Coffee Steps Up to Support the Brewers
Perhaps there was nobody more excited about the Brewers' record setting winning streak than the team at Inclusion Coffee Company. In honor of the team winning 12 games in a row (Which would later turn into a 13 game win streak), Inclusion Coffee Company in Hartland...
Lake Country DockHounds Prepare for Playoffs After Season-Long Success
For the second year in a row, the Lake Country Dockhounds are heading to the playoffs. Tickets for the playoff games are set to go on sale on Friday, August 15 at 10 a.m. and are available for purchase at the team's website. Additionally, special 2025 playoff merch...
Underly asks for more Wisconsin public school funding; critics say they have it
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly said the state’s schools are underfunded and the state needs to step up during her annual State of Education Speech on Thursday in Madison. She also called the...
Lawsuit filed over uncounted Madison ballots
(The Center Square) – There’s now a lawsuit over the nearly 200 absentee ballots that election managers in Madison didn’t count last fall. The law firm Law Forward filed a class action suit on behalf of eight voters in Dane County. "The right to...
Microsoft announces new $4B data center plan in Racine County
(The Center Square) – Microsoft announced Thursday it intends to build a $4 billion data center in Racine County in addition to the more than $3 billion data center it is currently building in Mount Pleasant, which is expected to be completed in...
Meet the Speakers for the 2025 TEDx Oconomowoc Conference
On October 18, 2025, TEDx Oconomowoc is set to host an incredible summit featuring a lineup of world class keynote speakers. The TEDx program was started as a way to bring the globally acclaimed TED talks into communities. The grassroots events are...
Wisconsin group pushes for math education reform to boost proficiency
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s math scores have fallen and the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty is pushing for state and local leaders to enact numeracy reform to address the issue in the same way that states enacted post-pandemic...
Wisconsin bill would exempt MILB baseball players from overtime, wage laws
(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin bill would create an exemption to employment law that would make Minor League Baseball players in the state salaried workers and not eligible for overtime pay. The exemption would only apply to the about 60 players...
Hong jumps into Wisconsin’s Democratic governor’s race
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Democratic race for governor continues to grow after Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, jumped into the race Wednesday. "In 2020, I made history as the first Asian American elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature,"...
Weinermobile Set to Make Appearance in Dousman
The famous Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is set to be back in Wisconsin this upcoming weekend for a trip around the southeast portion of the state. On Thursday, September 18, the hot dog shaped truck will make two stops. First in New Berlin at the...
Report: Wisconsin has work to do toward confidence in elections
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin scored a 53, ahead of just 15 other states, in a new report on election security. The Meyers Report rated state election processes based on 17 risk areas, giving an ultimate score between 0 and 100 with 100 being the...
Van Orden proposes blocking federal funds for employers of Kirk commenters
(The Center Square) – Calls for repercussions and firings of those who celebrated or mocked the killing of Charlie Kirk have occurred across the country over the past week. Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-3rd Congressional, would like to...
Evers orders Wisconsin-only COVID vaccination rules
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s governor is ordering the state’s public health managers to come up with state-specific rules for the COVID vaccine. Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to “use...
Disaster Aid Available for Impacted Waukesha County Residents
Waukesha County residents who were affected by the August 2025 flooding are now able to apply for federal disaster aid. In a post last week, President Donald Trump announced that federal relief would be coming to the state, stating: I just informed...