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Steil: Victory in Iran means no nukes
(The Center Square) – One of southeast Wisconsin’s congressmen says there is a clear path to victory in the war against Iran. Republican Bryan Steil said he hopes negotiations can bring an end to the air strikes that have pummeled Iran for nearly a month, but he said...
Steil: Victory in Iran means no nukes
(The Center Square) – One of southeast Wisconsin’s congressmen says there is a clear path to victory in the war against Iran. Republican Bryan Steil said he hopes negotiations can bring an end to the air strikes that have pummeled Iran for nearly a month, but he said...
Publication wants AG to intervene, require DPI public records disclosure
(The Center Square) – The Dairyland Sentinel is asking the Wisconsin Department of Justice to intervene in what it believes is an unfulfilled public records request. The publication has continued to request a contract between the Wisconsin Department of Public...
Poll: Voters believe Wisconsin governor’s partial veto power goes too far
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters will be able to end the governor’s partial veto power on the November ballot and a poll released on Tuesday indicates that voters believe the power goes too far. The Marquette Law School Poll asked registered voters if they...
Poll: Tiffany, Hong are current party governor favorites in Wisconsin primaries
(The Center Square) – Tom Tiffany remains the clear favorite to be the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor with 40% support compared to just 6% for Andy Manske, while Francesca Hong has the most support with 14% in a Democratic primary where 65% of voters say...
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...
Steil: Victory in Iran means no nukes
(The Center Square) – One of southeast Wisconsin’s congressmen says there is a clear path to victory in the war against Iran. Republican Bryan Steil said he hopes negotiations can bring an end to the air strikes that have pummeled Iran for nearly a...
Publication wants AG to intervene, require DPI public records disclosure
(The Center Square) – The Dairyland Sentinel is asking the Wisconsin Department of Justice to intervene in what it believes is an unfulfilled public records request. The publication has continued to request a contract between the Wisconsin...
Poll: Voters believe Wisconsin governor’s partial veto power goes too far
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters will be able to end the governor’s partial veto power on the November ballot and a poll released on Tuesday indicates that voters believe the power goes too far. The Marquette Law School Poll asked registered...
Poll: Tiffany, Hong are current party governor favorites in Wisconsin primaries
(The Center Square) – Tom Tiffany remains the clear favorite to be the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor with 40% support compared to just 6% for Andy Manske, while Francesca Hong has the most support with 14% in a Democratic primary where...
Poll: Taylor’s lead in Wisconsin Supreme Court race over Lazar widens
(The Center Square) - Judge Chris Taylor, a former Democratic state representative, widened her margin of lead over conservative Maria Lazar with 23% of voters compared to Lazar’s 17% with two weeks remaining before the state’s April 7 Wisconsin...
Brewers Beer District ‘probably a long time planning’
(The Center Square) – As the Milwaukee Brewers get ready to start a new season, the future of a new ballpark addition remains up in the air. Brewers President of Baseball Operations Rick Schlesinger on Tuesday said they are likely a long way away...
Kinser: School board elections are too important to ignore
(The Center Square) – As voters get ready to cast their votes in Wisconsin’s April election, there is a reminder about just what’s on the ballot. Brittany Kinser, who ran for Wisconsin State Superintendent last year, has a new op-ed that explains...
Evers signs Wisconsin FoodShare bill with $72M in funding, candy and soda ban
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Monday that would send $72 million to the state’s FoodShare program along with banning candy and soda purchases in Wisconsin’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The bill was a...
Wisconsin makes fraudulent claims for unclaimed funds a felony
(The Center Square) – It is now a felony to intentionally file a claim for someone else’s unclaimed property in Wisconsin without consent after Gov. Tony Evers signed the bill into law. The Department of Administration estimates that there will be...
Oconto Falls sexual misconduct accusers propose student rights legislation
(The Center Square) – A group of plaintiffs in a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Oconto Falls School District over sexual misconduct from staff are proposing that state lawmakers create a Student Bill of Rights related to handling sexual...
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...