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Wisconsin Legislature passes campus free speech, online course fee bills
(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin bill promoting free speech on campus and another to limit the fees charged for online courses in the University of Wisconsin system have now passed the Legislature and will head to Gov. Tony Evers. Senate Bill 532 would prevent...
Wisconsin Legislature passes campus free speech, online course fee bills
(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin bill promoting free speech on campus and another to limit the fees charged for online courses in the University of Wisconsin system have now passed the Legislature and will head to Gov. Tony Evers. Senate Bill 532 would prevent...
Roys pitches public buy-in to state health care plan
(The Center Square) – One of the Democrats running for governor has a new plan to allow the people of Wisconsin to buy into the state of Wisconsin’s health plan. Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, is calling her plan “Keldacare.” She said the people of the state should be...
Red Tape Reset bills pass Wisconsin Legislature, head to Gov. Evers
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Legislature has now passed a group of four bills dubbed the Red Tape Reset, and the four bills are next headed to the desk of Gov. Tony Evers. The bills are aimed at cutting down on the 165,000 restrictions currently in state law....
IRG urges Wisconsin lawmakers to question DPI secrecy
(The Center Square) – It’s not just the nearly $400,000 expense that has one watchdog group wanting more from Wisconsin’s public school managers. The Institute for Reforming Government on Thursday said lawmakers in Madison need to question the secrecy around the...
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 Legislature passes campus free speech, online course fee bills
(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin bill promoting free speech on campus and another to limit the fees charged for online courses in the University of Wisconsin system have now passed the Legislature and will head to Gov. Tony Evers. Senate Bill 532...
Roys pitches public buy-in to state health care plan
(The Center Square) – One of the Democrats running for governor has a new plan to allow the people of Wisconsin to buy into the state of Wisconsin’s health plan. Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, is calling her plan “Keldacare.” She said the people of...
Red Tape Reset bills pass Wisconsin Legislature, head to Gov. Evers
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Legislature has now passed a group of four bills dubbed the Red Tape Reset, and the four bills are next headed to the desk of Gov. Tony Evers. The bills are aimed at cutting down on the 165,000 restrictions...
IRG urges Wisconsin lawmakers to question DPI secrecy
(The Center Square) – It’s not just the nearly $400,000 expense that has one watchdog group wanting more from Wisconsin’s public school managers. The Institute for Reforming Government on Thursday said lawmakers in Madison need to question the...
NIL bill would cost $14.6M annually for UW-Madison athletics facilities
(The Center Square) - A name, image and likeness bill related to the University of Wisconsin athletics would send $14.6 million in general purpose taxpayer funds to UW-Madison annually for maintenance and debt service on facilities instead of...
August: No property tax deal yet, questions Dems seriousness
(The Center Square) – There is no property tax deal at the Wisconsin Capitol, and the second-in-command in the State Assembly isn’t sure there will be. Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August told News Talk 1130 WISN on Wednesday that Republicans are...
Wisconsin red tape reset will be heard by Senate on Wednesday
(The Center Square) – A group of three bills dubbed the red tape reset aimed at cutting down on regulations in state government are expected to get a vote in the Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday. The set of bills include regulatory sunsetting,...
Wisconsin sports wagering bill not on calendars, discussions ‘ongoing’
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s sports wagering bill was not on Tuesday’s Assembly calendar or Wednesday’s Senate calendar, but Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, said he is optimistic that the bill will reach the Assembly floor for a vote. The bill...
Wisconsin lawmakers propose changing minority college incentives programs
(The Center Square) – A group of Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to change race-based higher education programs to programs that apply to disadvantaged students. The bill requires that race, ethnicity, origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion...
Money gap continues to grow in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
(The Center Square) – The difference in fundraising in Wisconsin’s race for the supreme court continues to grow. The latest fundraising numbers show Judge Chris Taylor once again out-raised her opponent Judge Maria Lazar. Democrats in Wisconsin on...
Wisconsin lawmakers want to reduce oversight of large event tourism fund
(The Center Square) – A bill that would change the oversight of Wisconsin’s major event funds to reduce the number of approvals needed will be discussed in the Assembly on Tuesday. The large events fund was created in a 2023 bill that created an...
WisEye grant bill set to be heard by Wisconsin Assembly
(The Center Square) - A bipartisan Assembly bill that would contribute funding to WisconsinEye to focus on live video of the Wisconsin Legislature, committees and state government operations is expected to be taken up in front of the full Assembly...