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Evers vetoes UW free speech, aid, online course fee bills
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a set of three University of Wisconsin-related bills Friday that included free speech protections on campus, a block of additional online course fees and a bill that would change minority programs to programs for...
Evers vetoes UW free speech, aid, online course fee bills
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a set of three University of Wisconsin-related bills Friday that included free speech protections on campus, a block of additional online course fees and a bill that would change minority programs to programs for...
Evers vetoes Wisconsin Red Tape Reset bills
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a set of four bills dubbed the red tape reset on Friday that would have cut down on the 165,000 restrictions currently in state law. The set of bills include regulatory sunsetting, regulatory budgeting, a one rule...
Wisconsin tax collection were down year-over-year in February
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin collected 8.8% less in taxes and fees in February than it did the year before, a $90 million drop in general purpose revenue. The state is still 4.5% ahead of what it collected last fiscal year through February, according to numbers...
California co-leads states suing EPA over greenhouse gases
(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading a nationwide lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its rescission of a finding on greenhouse gases. The 2009 Endangerment Finding was the federal government’s recognition...
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...
Evers vetoes UW free speech, aid, online course fee bills
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a set of three University of Wisconsin-related bills Friday that included free speech protections on campus, a block of additional online course fees and a bill that would change minority...
Evers vetoes Wisconsin Red Tape Reset bills
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a set of four bills dubbed the red tape reset on Friday that would have cut down on the 165,000 restrictions currently in state law. The set of bills include regulatory sunsetting, regulatory...
Wisconsin tax collection were down year-over-year in February
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin collected 8.8% less in taxes and fees in February than it did the year before, a $90 million drop in general purpose revenue. The state is still 4.5% ahead of what it collected last fiscal year through February,...
California co-leads states suing EPA over greenhouse gases
(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading a nationwide lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its rescission of a finding on greenhouse gases. The 2009 Endangerment Finding was the federal...
Report: Wisconsin roads rank 31st in cost-effectiveness, performance
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s highway system ranks 31st in performance and cost-effectiveness, a drop from ranking 26th a year before in a report from Reason Foundation released Thursday. The report and 50-state rankings take into account 13...
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu won’t seek reelection
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced Thursday afternoon he will not seek reelection. He joins Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Republican Sens. Van Wanggard, Steve Nass and Rob Hutton as key Wisconsin...
FoodShare bill with $72M in funding, ban on candy and soda, sent to Evers
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers told reporters on Wednesday that his deal with the Legislature to agree to $72 million in funding for the state’s FoodShare if the food stamp program did not allow the purchase of candy or soft drinks...
Some signs of affordability hope in latest Wisconsin home sales report
(The Center Square) – Home prices in Wisconsin continue to rise, and there continues to be a shortage of homes for sale, but real estate agents in the state say there are some signs of hope. The Wisconsin Realtors Report for February again shows...
Wisconsin voters will see November referendum on governor’s partial veto power
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin voters will have the opportunity to block a governor from using a partial veto to “create or increase or authorize the creation or increase of any tax or fee” on the November ballot. The Senate passed a joint...
Tiffany: ‘I am the person, this is the time’
(The Center Square) – Tom Tiffany is not telling former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson not to run again, but he is making it clear that this is his year. “As we saw with all the people who are supporting me, broad and deep is the support across the...
Senate approve Wisconsin athletics $15M NIL bill, sweeping records exemption
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Legislature has approved sending $15 million each year to the Universities of Wisconsin for athletics facilities along with creating a sweeping public records exemption related to all spending and revenue within...
Wisconsin Senate approves sports wagering bill; heads to Evers
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin got a step closer to legalized online sports wagering Tuesday when the Senate approved a bill that would allow the state’s tribes to offer sports wagering throughout the state with a bipartisan 21-12 vote. The bill...