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Wisconsin saw slight population rise, projected to lose House seat after 2030
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s population saw a slight uptick by 0.26% in new U.S. Census estimates for July 1, 2025, as state population estimates have shown the state is now likely to recede in population. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Wisconsin had...
Wisconsin saw slight population rise, projected to lose House seat after 2030
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s population saw a slight uptick by 0.26% in new U.S. Census estimates for July 1, 2025, as state population estimates have shown the state is now likely to recede in population. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Wisconsin had...
Wisconsin school choice options continue to grow
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s school choice program is growing as Department of Public Instruction began open enrollment for the state’s choice programs. “There are 417 private schools and school systems registered to participate in the Private School Choice...
Trump endorses Tiffany for Wisconsin governor, Alfonso for Congress
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin governor Tuesday night. Tiffany, a congressman, is a leader on the Republican side of the race with Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and Andy Manske already in the...
Wisconsin lawmakers look to change state agency rulemaking authority
(The Center Square) - A group of Wisconsin lawmakers are proposing two ways to change rulemaking in the state after lawmakers’ ability to review and approve rules was taken away following a state Supreme Court ruling last year. Rep. Brent Jacobson, R – Mosinee, was...
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 saw slight population rise, projected to lose House seat after 2030
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s population saw a slight uptick by 0.26% in new U.S. Census estimates for July 1, 2025, as state population estimates have shown the state is now likely to recede in population. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that...
Wisconsin school choice options continue to grow
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s school choice program is growing as Department of Public Instruction began open enrollment for the state’s choice programs. “There are 417 private schools and school systems registered to participate in the Private...
Trump endorses Tiffany for Wisconsin governor, Alfonso for Congress
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin governor Tuesday night. Tiffany, a congressman, is a leader on the Republican side of the race with Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and Andy...
Wisconsin lawmakers look to change state agency rulemaking authority
(The Center Square) - A group of Wisconsin lawmakers are proposing two ways to change rulemaking in the state after lawmakers’ ability to review and approve rules was taken away following a state Supreme Court ruling last year. Rep. Brent Jacobson,...
Decoupling vote has IRG talking about property taxes, again
(The Center Square) – The latest conversation about rising property taxes in Wisconsin has nothing to do with Gov. Tony Evers’ 400-year veto. The Institute for Reforming Government has accused the Wisconsin Association of School Boards of refusing...
Wisconsin law would require transparency on teacher license investigations
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to add requirements for what the Department of Public Instruction posts online regarding investigations into K-12 teacher license holders. The potential change follows a report last year showing...
Prohibition on medical training using live animals proposed
(The Center Square) – Medical training using live animals would be prohibited if human-relevant or non-animal methods are available instead, a new proposal in Wisconsin says. The Senate and Assembly versions of the bill are sponsored by Sen....
Evers says absentee votes fundamentally must be counted
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says that he believes that absentee voters need to have their ballots counted if they follow all the rules, calling it a “basic tenet” in a brief in a class-action lawsuit against Madison and former...
First the 400-year veto, then $1B this year in property tax relief
(The Center Square) – Providing more than $1 billion in property tax relief is possible because of common ground, says the top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly. He also says there is one big catch. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he’s open to...
Report: Evers won’t sign transgender college sports bill
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers does not plan to sign a bill currently in the Senate that would prevent individuals who were identified as male at birth from competing on women’s athletic teams in the University of Wisconsin system...
Wisconsin Assembly approves nuclear power incentive bill
(The Center Square) – A bill that would incentivize nuclear energy by providing credits and allowing companies to charge customers for developing the nuclear energy in Wisconsin passed the Assembly with an 86-11 vote despite opposition from...
Higher prices, fewer homes didn’t stop Wisconsin home sales in 2025
(The Center Square) – People in Wisconsin didn’t let higher prices or higher interest rates stop them from buying a home last year. The Wisconsin Realtors released its final monthly home sales report for 2025, which showed that in December, and for...