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WisconsinEye to receive $250K in state funds through end of 2026
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin taxpayers will send $250,000 to WisconsinEye in monthly installments through the end of the year to keep the live-streaming network operational until a new legislative session begins. The Joint Committee on Legislative Organization…
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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…
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….
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…
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Lake Country Fourth of July 2026: Fireworks, parades, duck races and lake events
Lake Country residents will have plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2026, from large community fireworks shows to lakefront traditions built around boats, paddles, and rubber ducks. This year’s holiday carries extra significance because July 4, 2026,…
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…
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….
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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…
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…
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…
WisconsinEye to receive $250K in state funds through end of 2026
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin taxpayers will send $250,000 to WisconsinEye in monthly installments through the end of the year to keep the live-streaming network operational until a new legislative session begins. The Joint Committee on…
Wisconsin National Guard sent to tornado-ravaged Fox Valley
(The Center Square) – Five days after a powerful EF-3 tornado ripped through Menasha, Wisconsin’s National Guard is being sent to help. Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday mobilized the guard. “By activating the Wisconsin National Guard, we’re ensuring…
Barnes latest to drop out of Wisconsin governor race
(The Center Square) – Mandela Barnes, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, is the latest Democrat to drop out of the race on Thursday. “Last night I had a very difficult conversation with my staff,” Barnes said in a social media video. “Now…
Act 10 case likely headed to Wisconsin Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Act 10, in its 15th year, was again upheld against a challenge in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals but will next likely head to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty defended the…
Hong expands Wisconsin primary lead; absentee votes can’t be recast
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters cannot revote on their absentee ballots and Democrats prefer state Rep. Francesca Hong more than ever, according to new polling. Hong held 38% support from Democratic primary voters, ahead of 16% for former…
New poll shows affordability top issue, socialism not popular
(The Center Square) – There are no surprises at the top of the latest poll in Wisconsin’s race for governor, but there are some new insights that show what matters to voters. The Institute for Reforming Government released its latest poll Thursday….
Home prices continue climb in Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – Home prices in Wisconsin rose nearly 6% in June, according to a report from the state’s realtors association. “Existing home sales increased 5.9% in June compared to June 2025, while the statewide median home price rose 5.9%…
Lawsuit asks absentee ballots that don’t arrive by election to be replaced
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in Dane County on Friday asking the court to allow Wisconsin voters who believe their absentee ballots won’t be counted by Election Day to vote using a provisional ballot….
Taxpayer cost to prosecute Wisconsin dog advocates could be millions, attorney says
(The Center Square) – It might cost as much as $5 million to prosecute about 50 animal rights activists who attempted to take beagles from a now-defunct Wisconsin breeder accused of abusing them, according to an attorney who was among those…
Crowley continues to face ‘Dirt McGirk’ questions
(The Center Square) – David Crowley continues to be pushed to answer questions about his old “Dirt McGirk” Twitter account. Crowley, who is currently Milwaukee County’s executive and a Democrat candidate for governor, spent the weekend answering…
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial debate coming Tuesday night
(The Center Square) – The five Democrats running for governor will take part in a debate at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, two weeks before the state’s Aug. 11 primary. Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, state Rep. Francesca Hong, businessman Joel Brennan,…
Bangstad blames politics, conspiracy for losing brewing permit
(The Center Square) – One time Wisconsin candidate for governor Kirk Bangstad says politics and a conspiracy from the state’s big brewers is to blame for losing his brewers permit. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue confirmed that it revoked…