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Audit of DPI sexual misconduct response to be completed in ‘coming weeks’
(The Center Square) - An audit of how Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction handles grooming and sexual misconduct cases involving teachers will be completed in the coming weeks, according to Sen. Eric Limburger, R-Gillett. Wimberger said that the results are...
Audit of DPI sexual misconduct response to be completed in ‘coming weeks’
(The Center Square) - An audit of how Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction handles grooming and sexual misconduct cases involving teachers will be completed in the coming weeks, according to Sen. Eric Limburger, R-Gillett. Wimberger said that the results are...
Wis. SC approves key defense in class action lawsuits
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has dealt a blow to class action lawyers, finding their targets can avoid lengthy and costly litigation if they take a simple preliminary step. The justices last week ruled in Gudex v. Franklin Collection Service that class certification...
Act-10 turned 15 years old; will it turn 16?
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin may have just celebrated the last anniversary for Act-10. Act-10 became law in 2011, changing how many public sector workers, particularly teachers, could negotiate contracts. The MacIver Institute said Act-10 has saved taxpayers in...
Wisconsin paid $118K to prison warden who resigned amid drug, death investigations
(The Center Square) – A former Wisconsin prison warden, who was convicted of a criminal charge tied to the death of one of his inmates, was paid nearly $118,000 for unused vacation time after he resigned, according to state data obtained by The Center Square. Randall...
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...
Audit of DPI sexual misconduct response to be completed in ‘coming weeks’
(The Center Square) - An audit of how Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction handles grooming and sexual misconduct cases involving teachers will be completed in the coming weeks, according to Sen. Eric Limburger, R-Gillett. Wimberger said...
Wis. SC approves key defense in class action lawsuits
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has dealt a blow to class action lawyers, finding their targets can avoid lengthy and costly litigation if they take a simple preliminary step. The justices last week ruled in Gudex v. Franklin Collection Service that...
Act-10 turned 15 years old; will it turn 16?
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin may have just celebrated the last anniversary for Act-10. Act-10 became law in 2011, changing how many public sector workers, particularly teachers, could negotiate contracts. The MacIver Institute said Act-10 has...
Wisconsin paid $118K to prison warden who resigned amid drug, death investigations
(The Center Square) – A former Wisconsin prison warden, who was convicted of a criminal charge tied to the death of one of his inmates, was paid nearly $118,000 for unused vacation time after he resigned, according to state data obtained by The...
Report: Hospital drug prices can vary up to 2,000X across country
(The Center Square) - The price for the same prescription drug in different hospitals nationwide could have more than a $10,000 difference, according to a new report. A report from 3 Axis Advisors used publicly available hospital data to analyze...
Wisconsin NIL bill, sending $15M annually for sports facilities, heads to Senate
(The Center Square) – A University of Wisconsin name, image and likeness athletics bill that would send $15 million to the universities for facilities and remove most college athletics spending from being a public record passed the state’s Joint...
Wisconsin bill would require local approval of wind, solar projects
(The Center Square) - A Wisconsin Senate bill would require local governments to approve a solar or wind project before it can be approved by the state’s Public Service Commission. Senate Bill 3 will first receive a Senate committee vote before...
Institute releases school transparency tool
(The Center Square) – Voters across Wisconsin now have a bit more information on the nearly quarter-billion dollars in school referendum questions they will see on ballots next month. The Institute for Reforming Government on Tuesday released its...
Bill requiring UW-Madison use test scores in admissions headed to Senate
(The Center Square) - A Wisconsin bill headed to the Senate would require the University of Wisconsin-Madison admissions to be predominantly based on standardized testing. Bill sponsors say the goal is to have high and fair standards for the...
Wisconsin lawmakers want state to share SNAP data
(The Center Square) - A group of Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to ensure the state shares information on recipients of the Supplementation Nutrition Assistance Program with the federal government. The bill comes as Wisconsin Attorney General Josh...
Report: Poverty, not just race, integral in achievement gap
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s learning gap for students is greater than the national average in part because of poverty and not just race, says a report released Tuesday. “Beyond Race: What Really Drives Wisconsin’s Achievement Gap,” authored...
Superintendent eyes non-classroom layoffs, $30M in savings
(The Center Square) – Milwaukee’s school superintendent says she can save tens of millions of dollars by cutting hundreds of non-classroom jobs. Superintendent Brenda Cassellius plans to ask the city's school board to cut more than 260 positions in...